Judge Raymond J. Dearie
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings (Exhibits)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 5Adversary Position
- 6Proposed Rescheduled Date
Communication
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages with 7-day response window
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party must submit a letter of no longer than three pages that sets forth the basis for the anticipated motion. All parties served with this letter must respond in writing within seven days; these responses shall not exceed three pages.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages, objections to 15 pages
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, not including appendices and attachments; reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages. Objections to the Reports and Recommendations of Magistrate Judges, and responses to objections, are limited to 15 pages.
Memoranda of 10+ pages must include table of contents
Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents.
Document Type
Motion
Oral argument date/time to be designated by court and posted electronically.
The notice of motion shall state that the oral argument will be held “on a date and at a time to be designated by the court.” The Court will advise the parties of the oral argument date and time by order posted electronically.
Direct to: Chambers