Judge Timothy J. Kelly
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Required • Binding: Three Ring Binder
Filings (>25 pages)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Good Cause
- 2Proposed New Dates
Must Include
- 1Adversary Position
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Proposed New Dates
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Proposed Rescheduled Date
- 4Affects Other Dates
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Clerk
Phone
Clerk
Hand Delivery
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Chambers contact limited to email/letter; phone calls prohibited except for emergencies via joint conference call
Except as authorized in this order, parties may not contact chambers by telephone. Ex parte communication with the Court, including through law clerks, is prohibited. If extraordinary circumstances or emergencies so require, however, counsel may contact chambers jointly via conference call.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredjoint_conference_call
- Status Inquiries
Contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk for scheduling inquiries
Parties may also contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Katrina Harris, at Katrina_Harris@dcd.uscourts.gov or (202) 354-3495, with scheduling inquiries about the case.
Telephonic proceedings require advance contact with Courtroom Deputy
When the Court orders proceedings to proceed telephonically, each party must contact the Courtroom Deputy at (202) 354-3495 at least one business day in advance to make arrangements to appear.
Phone
Direct to: Clerk
- Advance Notice Requiredone_business_day
Courtesy copies must include ECF headers, be three-hole punched, double-sided, and tabbed
Courtesy copies should include the headers added by the Case Management/ Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) System and be submitted in binders, three-hole punched, printed double-sided. Briefs and exhibits shall be tabbed and indexed for ease of reference.
Hand-delivered courtesy copies must go to loading dock, not directly to chambers
If hand delivered, courtesy copies should be delivered to the loading dock for screening and should not be delivered directly to chambers.
Hand Delivery
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredloading_dock_screening
Unresolved discovery disputes require joint contact with chambers for telephone conference
If the parties are unable to resolve a discovery dispute, counsel shall contact Chambers jointly in order to arrange for a telephone conference with the Court.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredjoint_contact
Counsel may contact chambers at any time to pursue settlement options
If counsel are interested in pursuing these options, they may contact Chambers at any time.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Hoursany_time
Chambers contact permitted only for emergencies via joint conference call; scheduling inquiries go to Courtroom Deputy via email or phone.
If extraordinary circumstances or emergencies so require, however, counsel may contact chambers jointly via conference call. Chambers will not provide legal advice of any kind. Parties may also contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Katrina Harris, at Katrina_Harris@dcd.uscourts.gov or (202) 354-3495, with scheduling inquiries about the case.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Scheduling inquiries must be directed to Courtroom Deputy Clerk via email or phone.
Parties may also contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Katrina Harris, at Katrina_Harris@dcd.uscourts.gov or (202) 354-3495, with scheduling inquiries about the case.
Direct to: Clerk
For telephonic proceedings, parties must contact Courtroom Deputy at least one business day in advance.
When the Court orders proceedings to proceed telephonically, each party must contact the Courtroom Deputy at (202) 354-3495 at least one business day in advance to make arrangements to appear.
Phone
Direct to: Clerk
- Advance Notice Requiredone business day
Courtesy copies required for motions exceeding 25 pages or summary judgment motions, with specific formatting and delivery requirements.
The moving party shall deliver to chambers two copies of a binder containing all the motion papers for (a) any motion for which the total combined submissions from both sides exceed twenty-five pages, and (b) any motion for summary judgment, at the time the reply is filed. In the case of cross-motions, the initial moving party shall provide courtesy copies for the full set of briefing. Courtesy copies should include the headers added by the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) System and be submitted in binders, three-hole punched, printed double-sided. Briefs and exhibits shall be tabbed and indexed for ease of reference. If hand delivered, courtesy copies should be delivered to the loading dock for screening and should not be delivered directly to chambers.
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Appearance
Courtesy copies required when combined motion papers exceed 25 pages.
The moving party shall deliver to chambers two copies of a binder containing all the motion papers for (a) any motion for which the total combined submissions from both sides exceed twenty-five pages, and (b) any motion for summary judgment, at the time the reply is filed.
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Counsel must contact chambers jointly to arrange telephone conference for unresolved discovery disputes.
If the parties are unable to resolve a discovery dispute, counsel shall contact Chambers jointly in order to arrange for a telephone conference with the Court.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers