Judge Allyne R. Ross
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Motion, Brief)
Required
Filings (Exhibits)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings (Pretrial Order)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Reason For Request
- 6Explanation Of Basis
Must Include
- 1Affects Other Dates
- 2Proposed Rescheduled Date
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Communications with chambers must be in writing via ECF with copies to non-ECF parties.
Except as provided below, all communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed via ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all parties who do not receive automatic notification through ECF. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the court.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Only attorneys and staff may call chambers; must provide case name and docket number.
Only attorneys and their staff may call chambers; the parties themselves may not. When calling chambers, please state the full case name and docket number.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages; responses due within 7 business days.
To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, setting forth the legal and factual basis for the anticipated motion. Parties must use the “letter” event on ECF, not the “motion” event. All parties so served must file and serve a letter response, not to exceed three (3) pages, within seven (7) business days from service of the pre-motion letter.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Memoranda 10+ pages require TOC and TOA; use Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins.
The court expects counsel to exercise their professional judgment as to the length of briefs and may impose limits if that expectation is not met. Parties should use Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins. All memoranda ten (10) pages or longer shall contain a table of contents and table of authorities.
Bench trial proposed findings limited to 15 pages without court approval.
In a bench trial, each party’s proposed findings and fact and conclusions of law, not to exceed fifteen (15) pages without the express approval of the court.