Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for covered motions before Judge Justin T. Quinn. Formal motions require prior leave from the court, except for Rule 12 motions, timely remand motions, and those expressly permitted.
Judge Justin T. Quinn's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Opposition to discovery dispute must be filed within 5 days, double-spaced, max 10 pages.
Judge Justin T. Quinn's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Settlement memorandum (max 5 double-spaced pages) due 5 business days before conference
The rule requires case number, certificate of service, legal argument, and statement of facts. Discovery dispute letters must be double-spaced, max 10 pages, and identify requests, responses, and resolution efforts.
The rule requires proposed order and proposed amended pleading. Motions to amend must include proposed amended pleading with tracked changes.
Parties may contact Judge Justin T. Quinn's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. All communications must be via CM/ECF; phone calls only for administrative matters; email/fax not accepted unless authorized.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Justin T. Quinn. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Motions to seal must comply with Local Rule 5.3(c), include proposed order and findings, reference docket entries, and certify party consent.
Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Justin T. Quinn. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, must be in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific information.
The rule states that filing is treated as not specified. Dispositive motions must be filed by a date to be determined.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Initial disclosures under FRCP 26 must be served by the date specified in the scheduling order.
Yes. Judge Justin T. Quinn's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior associates arguing motions may increase likelihood of oral argument
All communications must be via CM/ECF; phone calls only for administrative matters; email/fax not accepted unless authorized.
Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, must be in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific information.
Motions to seal must comply with Local Rule 5.3(c), include proposed order and findings, reference docket entries, and certify party consent.
Extension requests require 2 business days notice, must be in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific information.
Formal motions require prior leave from the court, except for Rule 12 motions, timely remand motions, and those expressly permitted.
Discovery dispute letters must be double-spaced, max 10 pages, and identify requests, responses, and resolution efforts.
Opposition to discovery dispute must be filed within 5 days, double-spaced, max 10 pages.
Replies to discovery disputes require leave of court.
Motions to amend must include proposed amended pleading with tracked changes.
Settlement memoranda must be emailed to JTQ_Orders@njd.uscourts.gov
Joint proposed final pretrial order due 3 weeks before conference via email and mail
Settlement memorandum (max 5 double-spaced pages) due 5 business days before conference
Settlement memorandum exhibits limited to 20 pages if included
Junior associates arguing motions may increase likelihood of oral argument
All motions, including discovery motions, require prior leave of the Court.
Dispositive motions must be filed by a date to be determined.
Initial disclosures under FRCP 26 must be served by the date specified in the scheduling order.
Counsel must file third-party litigation funding disclosures required by L. Civ. R. 7.1.1 by the specified date if applicable.
Proposed confidentiality orders must comply with FRCP 26(c) and L. Civ. R. 5.3, and be designated 'Discovery Confidentiality Order'.
Motions to amend pleadings or join new parties must be filed by the date specified in the scheduling order.
Dispositive motions require prior leave of court via letter application.
Dispositive motions must comply with Local Civil Rules 7.1(b) and 78.1.
Affirmative expert disclosures and reports must be served by the date specified in the scheduling order.
Affirmative expert reports must comply with the form and content requirements of FRCP 26(a)(2)(B).
Responding expert disclosures and reports must be served by the date specified in the scheduling order.
Responding expert reports must comply with the same form and content requirements as affirmative expert reports (FRCP 26(a)(2)(B)).
Plaintiff's counsel must initiate the status conference call to the provided phone number.
Parties must submit a joint status letter prior to the status conference.
Joint status letters must be submitted three calendar days before the status conference.
Extensions of court dates are only granted for good cause and with the Court's leave, even if all counsel consent.