The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge John M. Gallagher. No courtesy copies to chambers; court will request if needed.
Judge John M. Gallagher's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 12. Pre-motion conference required 7 days before filing Rule 12(b)(6) motions.
Judge John M. Gallagher's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Opening briefs are limited to 20 pages including TOC and attachments.
Judge John M. Gallagher's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Replies limited to 10 pages, sur-replies to 7 pages.
Judge John M. Gallagher's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing, no kerning or font compression and margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches. Written submissions must use 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, double-spacing, and include TOC for briefs over 10 pages.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Exhibits must be filed as separate documents with descriptive names; single "Exhibits" file will be struck.
The rule requires caption, judge name, and case number. Submit written motion for pro hac vice admission.
Parties may contact Judge John M. Gallagher's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Attorneys must use ECF and register as ECF Filing Users; pro se parties exempt.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge John M. Gallagher. Motion to seal must identify specific injuries if materials are not sealed.
Judge John M. Gallagher's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Extensions affecting dispositive motions or trial dates require written request with basis, party positions, and proposed dates.
Yes. Judge John M. Gallagher requires bundling for covered papers. Joint appendix required for multiple summary judgment motions.
Yes. Judge John M. Gallagher's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Section on development of young attorneys
Chambers email address for Judge Gallagher
Magistrate Judge Pamela A. Carlos assigned to Judge Gallagher
No courtesy copies required for motions
Section on development of young attorneys
Correspondence with court allowed by letter, email, or phone for routine matters; must copy opposing parties.
Counsel must keep contact information current with clerk and deputy clerk.
Counsel prohibited from contacting law clerks unless instructed; clerks cannot grant continuances or give advice.
Telephone conferences may be held for scheduling/discovery; moving party provides details; recording prohibited without approval.
Attorneys must use ECF and register as ECF Filing Users; pro se parties exempt.
Exhibits must be filed as separate documents with descriptive names; single "Exhibits" file will be struck.
Motion to seal must identify specific injuries if materials are not sealed.
Transcripts must be full-sized pages with cover page identifying witness and relevant pages; entire transcript only if relevant.
Unpublished decisions from Westlaw or Lexis should not be submitted to court.
Documents cannot be filed under seal without leave except in emergencies; motions for leave must be public.
When filing sealed motions, provide unredacted copies to court and parties.
Provide unredacted copies of all sealed documents to court and parties.
Motion to seal must explain why secrecy outweighs public access.
Motion to seal must specify interests in nondisclosure.
File redacted versions of sealed documents on public docket unless redactions are too extensive.
Proposed orders for sealed filings must require filing redacted versions on public docket.
If proposed order omits redaction requirement, explain why redaction would render documents unreadable.
Submit written motion for pro hac vice admission.
Pro hac vice admission does not relieve counsel of responsibility.
Pro hac vice motions without fee will be denied.
Rule 16 conference scheduled after all defendants appear.
Lead trial counsel must attend Rule 16 conference in person.
Counsel must have client authority to discuss all subjects at pretrial conferences.
Joint status report required 7 days before pretrial conference.
Parties must use Court's sample Rule 26(f) form.
Rule 26(f) meeting should occur early in the case.