Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Motion, Letter, Stipulation)
Required • Binding: Securely Bound
Filings (Opposition)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Proposed Rescheduled Date
- 6Affects Other Dates
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Letter briefs are not permitted.
No letter briefs shall be permitted.
Oral argument may be requested by letter when moving or opposing papers are filed.
Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing papers are filed.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Hard courtesy copies required for motions, letters, and stipulations, with exemptions for pleadings, magistrate-directed filings, papers under 15 pages, and pro se parties.
Hard copies of all papers filed electronically, including motions, letters, and stipulations, must be provided to Chambers, except as provided below. All such papers must be clearly marked "Courtesy Copy," "Original Filed by ECF," and "Assigned Docket Number ____." Parties need not submit hard copies of the following filings: a. Pleadings as defined by Fed. R. Civ. P. 7(a); b. Motions, letters, or other filings directed to the magistrate judge assigned to the matter; and c. Any papers that are fewer than 15 pages in length (including exhibits).
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Appearance
Courtesy copies must be securely bound along the left margin to lie flat when opened.
Hard copies must be securely bound along the left-hand margin using a method that permits the papers to lie flat when opened.
Exhibits must be tabbed; exhibits over 50 pages should not be bound to the brief.
All exhibits should be properly tabbed. Exhibits totaling more than 50 pages that accompany legal memoranda should not be bound to the brief.
Non-text exhibits impractical to file electronically should be submitted on CD to Clerk's Office and Chambers.
Parties' non-text exhibits that are impractical to file electronically should, if possible, be submitted as an electronic version on a compact disc to the Clerk's Office (labeled "Original") and to Chambers (labeled "Courtesy Copy").
Standard communication with Chambers is by letter filed electronically with copies to all counsel.
Except as provided below, communication with Chambers shall be by letter (filed electronically), with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Time-sensitive requests should be sent via fax and filed on ECF.
Letters for extensions of time and other administrative requests that require immediate attention should be sent to Chambers via fax and filed on ECF.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
Faxes permitted only for time-sensitive requests; max 10 pages without authorization; do not follow with hard copy.
Faxes to Chambers are permitted only for time-sensitive requests. Copies must also be faxed or delivered to all counsel. Parties submitting a fax must still file the document electronically, subject to the exemptions set forth in Rule I. No document longer than 10 pages may be faxed without prior authorization. Do not follow with hard copy.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Telephone calls to Chambers permitted only for situations requiring immediate attention.
Except as provided in Rule II(D) below, telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call Chambers at the number listed above.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Contact Courtroom Deputy Joseph Reccoppa for docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters.
For docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, call or email Courtroom Deputy Joseph Reccoppa at (718) 613-2545; joseph_reccoppa@nyed.uscourts.gov.
Direct to: Chambers
Memoranda supporting/opposing motions limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages (excluding appendices/attachments).
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—not including appendices or attachments.
Memoranda of 10+ pages must include table of contents and table of authorities.
Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain both a table of contents and a table of authorities.
Document Type
Brief
Memoranda must use Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
Memoranda must use Times New Roman 12-point font and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins.
Briefs for motions for reconsideration may not exceed 5 pages.
No brief shall exceed 5 pages.