Judge William F. Kuntz
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings (Motion)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Adversary Position
- 4Affects Other Dates
- 5Proposed Rescheduled Date
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Non-electronically filed exhibits require one “Original” and one “Courtesy Copy” marking.
If exhibits are not electronically filed, one copy must be clearly marked “Original” and the other marked “Courtesy Copy.”
Communications with chambers must be in writing, filed on ECF, with copies to all counsel.
Communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.
Letter via ECF
- Status Inquiries
Correspondence between counsel should not be sent to Court unless formally annexed to pleadings or motions.
Copies of correspondence between counsel, except where formally annexed to pleadings or motion papers, shall not be sent to the Court.
Letter via ECF
- Status Inquiries
Telephone calls to chambers for general information are not permitted.
Telephone calls to chambers for general information unrelated to docketing, scheduling, or a calendar matter are not permitted.
Phone
- Status Inquiries
Faxes to chambers permitted only for time-sensitive requests with prior authorization.
Faxes to chambers are permitted only for time-sensitive requests and where prior authorization from chambers has been obtained.
Letter Fax
- Advance Notice Requiredprior authorization from chambers
Authorized faxes must be simultaneously sent to all counsel.
Any authorized faxes shall be simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel.
Letter Fax
- Advance Notice Requiredprior authorization from chambers
Do not follow authorized faxes with hard copy unless directed by Court.
Do not follow with a hard copy, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Letter Fax
- Advance Notice Requiredprior authorization from chambers
Parties must notify chambers immediately via ECF when settlement is reached.
Any time a settlement is reached, the parties are required to notify chambers immediately via ECF.
Letter via ECF
Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages with 5-day response window.
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
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/oppose) and 10 pages (reply) with formatting requirements.
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, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) double-spaced pages using Times New Roman twelve (12) point font. Page limits do not include tables, appendices, or attachments. Memoranda of ten (10) pages or more shall contain tables of contents and authorities. All memoranda must have the date of service plainly visible on the front cover.