Courtesy copies are required for pretrial memorandas. Details: 2 copies, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Pretrial memoranda: 1 copy to Clerk, 2 courtesy copies to Chambers.
Judge John R. Padova's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 56. Meet and confer about material facts required 14 days before Rule 56 motions (except pro se prisoner cases).
Judge John R. Padova's formatting rule includes file format PDF. All documents must be filed electronically through ECF; pro se civil litigants have special provisions.
The rule requires scheduling information report. Scheduling Information Report required 3 business days before pretrial conference.
The rule requires concise statement of stipulated facts and statement of facts. Rule 56 motions require Concise Statement of Stipulated Material Facts in numbered paragraphs.
Parties may contact Judge John R. Padova's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova@paed.uscourts.gov. Email jury instructions and verdict forms in Word format to chambers email.
Judge John R. Padova's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, original date, and proposed new dates. Extension/continuance requests must be in writing and made before deadline expires.
Pretrial memoranda: 1 copy to Clerk, 2 courtesy copies to Chambers.
Jury instructions and verdict forms: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).
Trial exhibits: 2 copies to Court when first used at trial.
One courtesy copy of motion papers required, stapled or neatly bound with dividers.
Communication with law clerks is strongly discouraged; all inquiries should go through the deputy.
All documents must be filed electronically through ECF; pro se civil litigants have special provisions.
Telephone conferences for non-complex matters must be arranged through the deputy.
Counsel must discuss matters with opposing counsel before bringing them to the judge's attention.
Correspondence with the court is only permitted for transmittal letters or when specifically requested by the court.
Email appellate briefs to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.
Extensions/continuances require compelling reason and court approval.
Extension/continuance requests must be in writing and made before deadline expires.
Letter requests acceptable for uncontested continuances of Rule 16 deadlines, pretrial conferences, or motion response extensions.
Initial pretrial conference scheduled within 30 days of all defendants filing answers.
Scheduling Information Report required 3 business days before pretrial conference.
Discovery plan from Rule 26(f) conference required 3 business days before pretrial conference.
Rule 26(f) meeting must occur at least 14 days before scheduling conference.
Counsel must have client authority to speak on settlement at all pretrial conferences.
Counsel must be prepared to argue pending motions at pretrial conferences.
Final pretrial conference typically held during week before trial.
Rule 56 motions require one paper courtesy copy to Chambers, stapled/bound with dividers.
Rule 56 motions do not stay scheduling deadlines; extensions require letter or motion.
Meet and confer about material facts required 14 days before Rule 56 motions (except pro se prisoner cases).
Rule 56 motions require Concise Statement of Stipulated Material Facts in numbered paragraphs.
Discovery disputes require motion to compel after failed resolution attempts.
Discovery conferences discouraged; telephone conferences encouraged for dispute resolution.
Discovery period typically 60-90 days from initial pretrial conference.
Expert witness disclosure required per FRCP 26(a)(2)(B) by scheduling order dates.
Reply/surreply briefs require leave of court, filed within 14 days with proposed brief attached.