**Judge Gail A. Weilheimer** was appointed to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania by President Joe Biden in 2024. Judge Weilheimer received her undergraduate degree and law degree from Hofstra University. She spent seven years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office before entering private practice at several firms in the Philadelphia region. She served as an elected Commissioner for Abington Township from 2004 to 2008, and served as a judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas from 2014 until her federal appointment. **Education** - Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., 1995 - Hofstra University, B.A., 1992 **Career** - Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (1995–2002) - Associate, Abrahams, Loewenstein and Bushman, P.C. (2002) - Litigation associate, Frank & Rosen LLP, Elkins Park (2003–2006) - Senior counsel, Wisler Pearlstine LLP, Blue Bell (2006–2013) - Commissioner, Abington Township (2004–2008) - Judge, Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas (2014–2025) - U.S. District Judge, E.D. Pa. (2024–present)
**Courthouse:** James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 **Chambers:** Room 7614 **Email:** Chambers_of_Judge_Gail_Weilheimer@paed.uscourts.gov **Chambers Staff** - Judicial Assistant: Karen Copestick, (267) 299-7760 - Courtroom Deputy: Sheila McCurry, (267) 299-7769
Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 20 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 48 hours, by hand delivery. Courtesy copy required for filings with exhibits over 20 pages.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Parties must conduct substantive verbal communications before filing certain motions, with certification required.
Judge Gail A. Weilheimer's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Brief narrative limited to 3 pages double-spaced
Judge Gail A. Weilheimer's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Motions (except motions in limine) limited to 25 pages.
Judge Gail A. Weilheimer's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing and margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches. All documents must use 12-pt Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, numbered pages.
The rule requires judge name, case number, exhibit list, stipulations, witness list, brief narrative, damages claimed, unavailable dates, settlement negotiations, anticipated trial length, and in person settlement conference agreement. Pretrial Conference Memorandum must be docketed at least 7 days before conference
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must file a motion for claim construction hearing simultaneously with the Joint Claim Construction Brief, stating briefing is complete and requested argument time.
Parties may contact Judge Gail A. Weilheimer's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email chambers weilheimer@paed.uscourts.gov. The Settlement Memorandum must be emailed to chambers at least five days before the conference.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Gail A. Weilheimer. Confidentiality/sealing orders require good cause and specific language about Court's modification rights.
Judge Gail A. Weilheimer's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Discovery motion responses due 7 days after filing.
Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Gail A. Weilheimer. Joint exhibit binder preferred but not required.
The rule states that filing is treated as not specified. Objections to expert report compliance must be raised within one week of submission.
Parties must conduct substantive verbal communications before filing certain motions, with certification required.
Motions that fail to meet meet-and-confer requirements will be denied.
Sample certification language for meet-and-confer requirement.
Brief narrative limited to 3 pages double-spaced
Witness descriptions limited to 2 sentences each
Pretrial Conference Memorandum must be docketed at least 7 days before conference
Specific circumstances qualify as witness/counsel unavailability
Settlement negotiations not required for bench trials
Failure to submit memorandum or list witnesses/exhibits may result in preclusion
Factual summation must be double-spaced in 12-point font and attached as an attachment.
Pre-motion conference required before filing a Motion to Compel discovery, including meet-and-confer and a conference with the Court.
Interim protective order: confidential documents must be marked and disclosure limited to outside attorneys until a protective order is entered.
For parties without outside counsel, disclosure of confidential information is limited to one designated in-house attorney, with 5 days advance notice to the producing party.
Parties must file a motion for claim construction hearing simultaneously with the Joint Claim Construction Brief, stating briefing is complete and requested argument time.
Testimony at claim construction hearing is prohibited without prior court approval.
Live technology tutorials are permitted at the claim construction hearing; electronic tutorials must be submitted by the Joint Claim Construction Brief deadline; live tutorials must focus on underlying technology, not infringement or validity.
Objections to expert report compliance must be raised within one week of submission.
Parties must attempt to resolve expert report disputes promptly; unresolved disputes must be raised via the Discovery Dispute Procedure or the objection is waived.
Daubert objections must be filed by motion no later than the dispositive motions deadline.
Rule 56 motions cannot be filed more than 10 days before the dispositive motions deadline without court leave.
All applications to the Court must be made by written motion unless otherwise specified.
A final pretrial conference will be held after dispositive motions are ruled upon.
Discovery motion responses due 7 days after filing.
Chambers may be contacted for procedural questions or to facilitate case progress; substantive communications must be docketed.
Chambers contact information provided for email and phone.
Chambers staff cannot provide legal advice; ex parte advocacy on substantive issues is prohibited.
Counsel must respond promptly and courteously to Chambers communications; discourtesy is viewed as disrespect for the Court.
Meet and confer required at least 5 days before filing discovery, 12(b), or dispositive motions.
Certification of meet and confer required with motion, including dates, length, and brief description of issues discussed.
Failure to meet and confer may result in motion denial or sanctions.