Judge Sean C. Riordan
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Basis For Request
Detailed Drafting Rules
Non-summary judgment motions limited to 20 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.
Besides cross motions for summary judgment (see Section I.C), all other motions and oppositions are limited to twenty (20) pages, and replies are limited to ten (10) pages.
All briefs must use minimum 12-point font for all text including footnotes.
Briefs must be submitted using a minimum of 12-point font for all text, including footnotes.
Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated starting at 1 for each exhibit.
Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated, with the pagination for each exhibit beginning at one (1) (for example, Exh. A-1, Exh. A-2, etc.).
Requests to exceed page limits must be filed in writing at least 7 days before filing.
Only in rare instances and for good cause will requests to expand these page limits or to file a supplemental brief or sur-reply be granted. Any such requests must be filed in writing at least seven (7) days before the filing, absent good cause to deviate from that timeline.
Notice Required
Before deadline or appearance
Documents exceeding page limits without leave will not be considered.
Pages that exceed the page limits, supplemental briefs, or sur-replies filed without prior leave of court will not be considered.
Document Type
Brief
If remote appearance granted, all parties must appear by Zoom; no hybrid hearings allowed.
If a request for a remote appearance is granted, all parties will appear remotely by Zoom. There are no hybrid hearings.