Courtesy copies are required only when requested by chambers. Courtesy copies only provided by court request.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for rule 12, more definite statement, and judgment on the pleadings. Details: 3 pages. Pre-motion letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) required before certain motions.
Judge Julien Xavier Neals' rule states these limits: 3 pages. Summary judgment motions prohibited in ANDA patent cases; waiver letter allowed (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Judge Julien Xavier Neals' rule states these limits: 3 pages. Response to waiver letter must be filed within 5 business days (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Judge Julien Xavier Neals' formatting rule includes file format PDF and text-searchable. All parties except pro se must file electronically via CM/ECF in text-searchable PDF format.
The rule requires pre deliberation conference with courtroom deputy. Parties must confer with Courtroom Deputy before jury deliberation.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed order required with any motion seeking relief.
Parties may contact Judge Julien Xavier Neals' chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. All communications with chambers must be via CM/ECF letter filing; no hard copies allowed; pro se exempt.
Judge Julien Xavier Neals's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Sealed documents must comply with Local Civil Rule 5.1.
Judge Julien Xavier Neals's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include date or dates sought to be extended, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, basis for request, adversary consent, and reasons for refusal if not consented. Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.
Yes. Judge Julien Xavier Neals's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior attorneys (under 5 years) may present oral argument with supervisor assistance.
Parties must confer with Courtroom Deputy before jury deliberation.
All communications with chambers must be via CM/ECF letter filing; no hard copies allowed; pro se exempt.
All parties except pro se must file electronically via CM/ECF in text-searchable PDF format.
Pro se parties must file documents directly with Clerk's Office, not chambers.
Proposed order required with any motion seeking relief.
Sealed documents must comply with Local Civil Rule 5.1.
Courtesy copies only provided by court request.
RICO case statement required within 30 days of complaint filing.
Pre-motion letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) required before certain motions.
Judge typically seeks agreement on time limits for opening/closing.
Response to pre-motion letter must be filed within 7 days (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Reply letters to pre-motion correspondence only allowed if directed by court.
Affidavits and exhibits prohibited in pre-motion letters unless court directs otherwise.
Pre-motion letter filing tolls deadline to file motion or answer.
If no pre-motion conference, party gets 7 additional days to file motion after Rule 12(a) deadline.
Pre-motion letter requirement does not apply to bankruptcy appeals, social security appeals, MDL cases, or pro se cases.
30-60 minutes recommended for opening statement and summation.
Summary judgment motions must comply with Local Civil Rule 7.2 page and format requirements.
Summary judgment motions require statement of material facts with citations.
Opposing summary judgment motions must respond to each fact with dispute status and citations.
Summary judgment motions prohibited in ANDA patent cases; waiver letter allowed (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Response to waiver letter must be filed within 5 business days (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Default judgment motions must include brief addressing all required elements.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.
Extension requests affecting other dates must propose changes to all deadlines.
Joint letter required 2 days before oral argument for multiple counsel or witness testimony.
Junior attorneys (under 5 years) may present oral argument with supervisor assistance.
Technology notification required 2 weeks before courtroom appearance.
Responsive papers must be submitted at least 3 weeks before trial.
Parties must consult with Courtroom Deputy daily about exhibits.