Judge Frederic Block
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Affects Other Dates
- 6Proposed New Dates
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Communications with chambers must be by letter with simultaneous copies to all counsel, and counsel-to-counsel correspondence should not be sent to the Court.
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
Counsel may contact chambers by telephone or letter for pending-motion status and emergency or timing concerns.
Counsel are welcomed to contact chambers either by telephone or letter to inquire as to their pending motion or to notify the Court regarding any emergency or time concerns as to their pending motion.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Telephone calls to chambers are permitted, and docketing/scheduling/calendar matters should be directed to (718) 613-2425.
In addition to Paragraph 1(D) below: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. For docketing, scheduling or calendar matters, call (718) 613-2425.
Fax communications with chambers require prior authorization.
Faxes to chambers are permitted only if prior authorization is obtained.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredprior authorization
A pre-motion conference request requires a moving-party letter of up to 3 pages, and other parties may optionally file a response letter of up to 3 pages within 7 days.
To request 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 may, but are not required to, serve and file a letter response, not to exceed three (3) pages within seven (7) 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
Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
Memoranda that are 10 pages or longer must include a table of contents.
Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents.
Document Type
Memorandum Of Law
Parties may request oral argument by letter when filing a fully briefed motion.
The parties may request oral argument by letter at the time they file their fully briefed motion.
Letter via ECF
- Advance Notice Requiredat the time they file their fully briefed motion