Judge Carol Bagley Amon
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (>5 pages)
Required
Filings (Pro Se filings)
Required
Filings (Pretrial Order)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Courtesy copies required for ECF filings over 5 pages.
Hard copies of all papers filed electronically and exceeding five pages in length, including motions, letters, and stipulations, must be provided to Chambers. All such papers must be clearly marked “COURTESY COPY - ORIGINAL FILED BY ECF.”
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Appearance
Contact Ms. Evelyn Levine for ECF technical questions.
Questions regarding the technical aspects of electronic filing, including questions about training, should be directed to Ms. Evelyn Levine at (718) 613-2312.
Communications with chambers must be by letter with copies to all counsel.
Letters. Except as provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Phone calls to chambers only for emergencies with opposing counsel on line.
Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call chambers at the number listed above. If possible, opposing counsel should be on the line.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Faxes to chambers require copies to all counsel, max 10 pages without authorization.
Faxes. Faxes to chambers are permitted only if copies are simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. No document longer than ten pages may be faxed without prior authorization. All faxes should be followed with a hard copy to be electronically filed.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages; response due within 7 days.
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in length setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. All parties so served must serve and file a letter response, not to exceed three (3) pages, within seven days from service of the notification letter.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Courtesy copies must be in a single binder with numbered tabs in specified order.
Courtesy copies should be submitted in a single binder containing the following documents in the following order separated in individual numbered tabs: 1. Opening Brief 2. Response Brief 3. Reply Brief (if any) 4. For motions to dismiss: Complaint 5. For motions for summary judgment: all Local Rule 56.1 statements and counterstatements in individual tabs.
Exhibits must be in separate binder with separate tabs, all documents double-sided.
Any exhibits filed with motions should be provided in a separate binder from the above, with exhibits separately tabbed. All documents should be printed double-sided.
Proposed findings and conclusions limited to 15 pages without Court approval one week before trial.
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, not to exceed fifteen pages without the express approval of the Court.