Judge Percy Anderson
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Filings (Motion For Review)
Required
Filings
Not Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Proposed Rescheduled Date
- 3Reason For Request
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Number Of Previous Requests
- 6Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Discovery matters referred to magistrate judge; include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in caption.
All discovery matters have been referred to a United States Magistrate Judge, who will hear all discovery disputes. (The Magistrate Judge's initials follow the Judge's initials next to the case number.) All discovery documents must include the words 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in the caption to ensure proper routing.
Document Type
Discovery Document
DISCOVERY MATTER
Electronic filings must be PDF created from word-processing files, not scanned images.
Pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.3.1, documents filed electronically must be submitted in Portable Document Format (“PDF”), created using word-processing software, and published to PDF from the original word-processing file to permit the electronic version of the document to be searched. Other than signature pages, PDF IMAGES CREATED BY SCANNING PAPER DOCUMENTS ARE PROHIBITED. Violation of Local Rule 5-4.3.1 may result in the striking of the offending document and the imposition of monetary or other sanctions.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.
Font requirements: Times Roman 14pt or Courier 12pt minimum; footnotes one size smaller.
Typeface shall comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1. NOTE: If Times Roman font is used, the size must be no less than 14; if Courier is used, the size must be no less than 12. Footnotes shall be in typeface no more than one size smaller than text size and shall be used sparingly.
Non-conforming filings will not be considered.
Filings which do not conform to the Local Rules and this Order will not be considered.
Proposed orders required with motions; over 2 pages must be emailed in WordPerfect or Word format.
Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter shall serve and lodge a Proposed Order setting forth the relief or action sought and a brief statement of the rationale for the decision with appropriate citations. If the Proposed Order exceeds two pages, the proposing party shall also submit a copy of the Proposed Order to the Court’s ECF e-mail address, in WordPerfect format (X9 or earlier versions) or Microsoft Word (Word 365 or earlier versions).
Document Type
Motion
Chambers communication limited to Courtroom Deputy phone only; no ex parte contact.
Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means, although counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy, at (213) 894-1795, with appropriate inquiries.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requirednone
- Status Inquiries
Counsel must include fax, phone, and email on all filings.
To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy, counsel should list their facsimile transmission numbers along with their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses on all papers.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requirednone
- Status Inquiries