Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Sean C. Riordan's rules

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Sean C. Riordan?

Judge Sean C. Riordan's rule states these limits: 20 pages; 10 pages. Non-summary judgment motions limited to 20 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Sean C. Riordan?

Judge Sean C. Riordan's formatting rule includes 12 point type. All briefs must use minimum 12-point font for all text including footnotes.

What must be included with brief filings before Judge Sean C. Riordan?

The rule requires page count. Documents exceeding page limits without leave will not be considered.

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Sean C. Riordan?

Requests should be made at least 7 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Sean C. Riordan. Requests to exceed page limits must be filed in writing at least 7 days before filing.

Does Judge Sean C. Riordan encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Sean C. Riordan's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Parties are encouraged to provide less experienced attorneys opportunity to present oral argument.

Complete rules summary for Judge Sean C. Riordan

Non-summary judgment motions limited to 20 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.

All briefs must use minimum 12-point font for all text including footnotes.

Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated starting at 1 for each exhibit.

Requests to exceed page limits must be filed in writing at least 7 days before filing.

Documents exceeding page limits without leave will not be considered.

Remote appearance requests must be filed in writing at least 10 days before hearing with notice to other parties.

If remote appearance granted, all parties must appear by Zoom; no hybrid hearings allowed.

Parties are encouraged to provide less experienced attorneys opportunity to present oral argument.

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