**United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Jersey** | | | --- | | [**ZOOM LINK FOR JUDGE GRAVELLE'S REMOTE HEARINGS**](https://njb-uscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1618640151?pwd=hblCrJ9KOtMdSAJVRInOftleYFOYpB.1) |

## Staff Information **Gina Price** \| Paralegal - 609-858-9370 **Michael Tedesco** \|  Career Law Clerk **Maria DeOliveira** \|  Temp Law Clerk **Rachel Stillwell** \| Courtroom Deputy 609-858-9340 **Holly Nizolek** \| Court Recorder 609-858-9335 402 East State Street Trenton, N.J. 08608 Courtroom #3 Chambers e-mail: [chambers\_of\_cmg@njb.uscourts.gov](mailto:chambers_of_cmg@njb.uscourts.gov) ## Judge Tabs - [**Communication**(active tab)](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-christine-m-gravelle#undefined) - [**Copies of Papers**](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-christine-m-gravelle#undefined) - [**Motions**](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-christine-m-gravelle#undefined) - [**Trial**](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-christine-m-gravelle#undefined) - [**Fee Applications**](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-christine-m-gravelle#undefined) - [**Reaffirmation Agreements**](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-christine-m-gravelle#undefined) - [**Transcripts**](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-christine-m-gravelle#undefined) Communication _**Communication:**_ Judge Gravelle’s staff may be contacted by telephone, regular mail or email ( [Chambers\_of\_CMG@njb.uscourts.gov](mailto:Chambers_of_CMG@njb.uscourts.gov)).  Communication by fax is not permitted except with consent of Judge Gravelle.  For emergency applications, such as applications and orders shortening time, parties should e-file the documents and notify the court by e-mail to the Chamber’s e-mail address.  Parties should be guided by _D.N.J. LBR_ _5071-1_ regarding adjournment requests which are to be made three days prior to the hearing.  Adjournment Request forms for Chapter 7 and 11 matters should be emailed to Judge Gravelle's Chambers and Chapter 13 Adjournment Request forms should be submitted to the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee. _**In-Person Appearances:**_ Judge Gravelle holds in-person hearings, with the option to appear through Zoom in lieu of in-person participation.  This applies to all matters with the exception of the Court's general Chapter 13 calendar.  (See "Chapter 13 Matters" below). _**CHAPTER 13 MATTERS**_ \- Telephonic appearances via CourtSolutions applies to the Court's general chapter 13 calendar (held at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.).  PLEASE NOTE the afternoon holdover matters (generally held at 12:00 p.m.), _will be conducted remotely via Zoom_ with in-person Court appearances welcome.  **Counsel and parties are further advised to consult the chapter 13 trustee's website regarding disposition of their case and the need for an appearance.** To ensure the quality of the record, all calls must be made from quiet locations except in the most extreme emergencies. (All CourtSolutions appearances must be made **no later than 3:00 p.m.** the court day prior to the hearing.  To appear telephonically, you will need to create a CourtSolutions' account.  Once you establish an account, you will be able to submit your request to appear telephonically.  This request will either be approved or denied by Judge Gravelle’s chambers.  As long as your request is approved by chambers, you can log into your CourtSolutions' account, prior to the hearing time, and access the large orange button entitled “Open Hearing Dashboard” for your dial-in instructions.  Your dial-in information will be the same for every reservation you make.  For complete information about CourtSolutions, please visit [http://court-solutions.com](http://help.court-solutions.com/).  If you are having call-in or sign-in problems with CourtSolutions, please contact CourtSolutions directly at (917) 746-7476 or email help@Court-Solutions.com.) **_Zoom Appearances:_** Zoom is a free video conferencing platform that a party may download and become familiar with prior to the hearing. Information for Zoom may be found at [https://zoom.us/](https://zoom.us/) and [https://zoomgov.com/.](https://zoomgov.com/.%C2%A0) Please ensure that your computer/device settings allow for video and microphone access so that Judge Gravelle may hear and see you.  _Parties wishing to participate telephonically only (i.e. without video) can dial in using the Zoom dial-in information (see below)._Once connected to Zoom the party will enter the virtual Zoom Courtroom.  Please connect to Zoom at least 15 minutes prior to your hearing. **ZOOM APPEARANCE GUIDELINES** Courtroom behavior. Although held remotely, a Zoom hearing or trial is a judicial proceeding and therefore the formalities of a courtroom must be observed. Parties are expected to conduct themselves in the same way that they would if they were in person in the courtroom. This includes appropriate formality and attire. Public Proceedings. Please be reminded that the Zoom proceeding is a “public proceeding” and the Zoom connection information is publicly available on the Court’s website.  Thus, any party interested may “listen in” to the Zoom proceeding. Parties who “listen in” must have their cameras off and their microphones muted at all times.  Failure to adhere to this rule will result in removal from the Zoom proceeding. Video/audio. All video and audio will be off upon entry into the Zoom courtroom.  The Court requests that each party remain muted with camera off until such time as their matter is called or until the Court directs otherwise.  _The Court prefers that parties appear with their video on_; however, video is not mandatory.  If necessary, parties may appear without video and/or may appear telephonically by dialing into the Zoom using the dial-in information.  Links to the Zoom meeting and dial-in information can be found below. Speaking and Questions. Each time you speak, identify yourself by stating your full name for the record. Remember to speak slowly and distinctly. Do not interrupt others. As stated above, please remain muted until your case is called or directed otherwise by the Court.  Should you have a question during the Zoom proceeding you may direct that question in the “Chat” or “raise your hand” by clicking the hand raise button.  Questions may also be submitted via email to Judge Gravelle's Chambers at [chambers\_of\_cmg@njb.uscourts.gov](mailto:chambers_of_mbk@njb.uscourts.gov).  If you are participating telephonically, please wait for a pause in conversation before identifying yourself to ask a question. Participate from a quiet place with reliable reception. Do not use a speaker phone or call/log in from a public place. Disruptions or background noise may cause the Judge to mute you or terminate your participation. Technical Problems. If you are having trouble with the video or audio or other technical difficulties, please let the Court know as soon as possible. Though glitches are expected, they do not always occur on the Court’s end, so the Court will not necessarily know if you are experiencing problems until you so advise the Court.  To report these problems you may use the “chat” feature, the “raise hand” feature, email Chambers at [chambers\_of\_cmg@njb.uscourts.gov](mailto:chambers_of_mbk@njb.uscourts.gov), or call Chambers at (609) 858-9370. [**ZOOM LINK FOR JUDGE GRAVELLE'S REMOTE HEARINGS**](https://njb-uscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1618640151?pwd=hblCrJ9KOtMdSAJVRInOftleYFOYpB.1) Meeting ID:   161 864 0151 Passcode:   069541 Telephone Dial-In Information (dial by location)             • +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)             • +1 646 964 1167 US (US Spanish Line)             • +1 646 828 7666 US (New York)             • +1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line)             • +1 551 285 1373 US (New Jersey)             • +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose) Copies of Papers _**Copies of Papers:**_ In addition to mandatory efiling, courtesy copies of papers to Chambers are required only when there are voluminous exhibits or upon request of the Court. Motions Motions: **_Stay Relief and other Motions:_** Uncontested motions will be decided on the papers. If a matter is contested, appearances are required.  Parties should be guided by _D.N.J. LBR 9013-1,_ _D.N.J. LBR 9013-2 and D.N.J. LBR 9013-3._ **_First Day Motions in Complex Chapter 11 Cases:_** The parties should be guided by _D.N.J. LBR 9013-5._ For additional calendar information, see [www.njb.uscourts.gov](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/) Trial Trial: **_Pre-Trial Procedures:_** Parties should be guided by _D.N.J. LBR 7016-1._ Upon the filing of a proposed Joint Scheduling Order and Mediation Order (when required under _D.N.J. LBR 9019-2_), Judge Gravelle will generally not require appearances at the pre-trial conference. Appearance at the scheduled pre-trial conference will also not be required where counsel has notified the Courtroom Deputy of an intention to settle the matter, dismiss the matter, or to file default papers. **_Discovery Disputes:_** If all parties consent to Judge Gravelle resolving discovery disputes before beginning motion practice, please contact Gina Price to schedule a telephonic hearing. **_Requests to Enter Default and Default Judgment:_** Parties should be guided by _D.N.J. LBR 7055-1._ Judge Gravelle reviews the adversary complaint with respect to which default judgment is requested and will schedule a proof hearing where necessary. **_Other:_** Witness lists and exhibits are due fourteen (14) days prior to trial. _**[Zoom Registration Form](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/sites/njb/files/ZoomRegistrationForm.pdf)**_ _**[Zoom Proceeding Guidelines](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/sites/njb/files/Zoom%20Proceeding%20Guidelines.pdf)**_ Fee Applications Fee Applications: Counsel should be guided by _D.N.J. LBR 2016-1_ through _D.N.J. LBR 2016-5_. Reaffirmation Agreements Reaffirmation Agreement: Parties should be guided by _11 U.S.C. section 524_ and Fed. R. Bankr.P. 4008 regarding the filing of Reaffirmation Agreements. **HEARINGS:**  Where an attorney certifies that the debtor is able to make the payments on the debt to be reaffirmed, no hearing will be scheduled.  Where the attorney certification is absent, hearings are held on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. **LEASES:**  Judge Gravelle does not approve Reaffirmation Agreements for leases.  The parties may enter into a lease assumption agreement without need for Court approval. Transcripts Transcripts: **How to Request a Written Transcript of a Court Hearing:** Contact the appropriate transcription service per the list below. | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Judge** | **Transcription Service** | **Phone** | **Email** | | Judge Gravelle | J&J Court Transcribers, Inc. | (609) 586-2311 | [jjcourt@jjcourt.com](mailto:tracy@tgribbentranscription.com) | Click [here](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/court-info/court-fees) for the Court’s transcription fees. **How to Request an Audio Reproduction of a Proceeding on Compact Disc:** To request audio of a hearing on compact disc, the requesting party should send an email request to the Court at [copywork@njb.uscourts.gov](mailto:copywork@njb.uscourts.gov?subject=REQUEST%20FOR%20AUDIO%20CD). The email should include the case number, case name, and hearing date. In the subject line, use the title "REQUEST FOR AUDIO CD" and include both the case number and the judge's name. Payment for the [reproduction of proceedings fee](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/court-info/court-fees) must be made at the time of the request via the Court's [Online Fee Payments portal](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/online-fee-payments). If an alternate payment method is necessary, please contact the Court. Please note that the compact discs are data discs and can only be played after downloading the required audio player from our website. Click [here](https://store.fortherecord.com/collections/frontpage/products/ftr-player-7-7-download) to download the Court Recordings Audio Player. **How to Request Audio on the Docket:** To have audio of a hearing put on the docket (known as a tagged hearing), send an email or call the appropriate Court Recorder per the list below.  To expedite the process and ensure the Court is able to complete the request, a request for audio tagging should be made prior to the hearing date. See D.N.J. LBR 5007-1. Listening to recordings on the docket requires a PACER account. There is no fee for audio on the docket. Click [here](https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/sites/njb/files/Audio%20on%20Docket%20Instructions.pdf) for instructions on how to listen to a tagged hearing. | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Judge** | **Court Recorder** | **Phone** | **Email** | | Judge Gravelle | Holly Nizolek | 609-858-9335 | [Holly Nizolek@njb.uscourts.gov](mailto:Rachel_Stilwell@njb.uscourts.gov) |