Judge William F. Kuntz
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Motion, Stipulation)
Required
Filings (Exhibits)
Required
Filings (Attorney filings)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Adversary Position
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Communications to chambers must be filed as ECF letters with service on all counsel, and routine correspondence between counsel should not be sent to the Court.
Communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel, except where formally annexed to pleadings or motion papers, shall not be sent to the Court.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited for general information that is not about docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters.
Telephone calls to chambers for general information unrelated to docketing, scheduling, or a calendar matter are not permitted.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Fax communications to chambers are limited to time-sensitive matters with prior authorization, must be copied to all counsel, and should not be followed by hard copy unless directed.
Faxes to chambers are permitted only for time-sensitive requests and where prior authorization from chambers has been obtained. Any authorized faxes shall be simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. Do not follow with a hard copy, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredprior authorization from chambers
A pre-motion conference request requires a three-page letter stating the motion basis, and optional responses are limited to three pages within five business days.
To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall serve on all other parties and electronically file a letter not to exceed three pages in length stating 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 pages, within five business 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
Letter briefs are prohibited.
No letter briefs shall be permitted.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman.
memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five (25) double-spaced pages, using Times New Roman twelve (12) point font.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman.
reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) double-spaced pages using Times New Roman twelve (12) point font.
Memoranda that are 10 pages or longer must include a table of contents and a table of authorities.
Memoranda of ten (10) pages or more shall contain tables of contents and authorities.
Document Type
Memorandum 10 Pages Or More
Counsel should contact chambers to obtain the email address for sending electronic versions of requests to charge.
Requests to charge shall be submitted at least seven (7) days before trial in hard copy and counsel should contact chambers to obtain an email address to send the electronic versions of the documents.
Direct to: Chambers