Courtesy copies are required for chambers copys. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. Courtesy copies required for sealed filings and motions with >5 exhibits.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Preliminary pretrial conference scheduled after all defendants appear; lead trial counsel must attend in person; rescheduling requires pre-existing commitment.
Judge Joshua D. Wolson's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 8750 words; 10 pages; 3500 words; 7 pages; 2450 words. Opening briefs limited to 25 pages or 8,750 words; replies to 10 pages or 3,500 words; sur-replies to 7 pages or 2,450 words.
Judge Joshua D. Wolson's rule states these limits: 5 pages; 1750 words. Excludes exhibits. Discovery motions limited to 5 pages or 1,750 words, must include form of order and brief.
Judge Joshua D. Wolson's formatting rule includes file format PDF, each exhibit must be a separate ecf document, files must have descriptive names identifying the document, and single "exhibits" file will be struck. Exhibits must be submitted as separate ECF documents with descriptive names, not as a single "Exhibits" file.
The rule requires joint exhibits, certificate of service, and consolidated statement of facts. Moving party must file consolidated statement of facts and joint exhibits with summary judgment motion.
The rule requires caption, judge name, case number, and certificate of service. Pro hac vice motions require fee, form from website, and CM/ECF registration within 7 days.
Parties may contact Judge Joshua D. Wolson's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Judge Wolson's chambers. Emails to Judge Wolson must include case name/docket number and specific subject line verbiage for different types of requests.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Joshua D. Wolson. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Motion to seal required before filing sealed documents, with courtesy copies.
Requests should be made at least 7 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Joshua D. Wolson. The request must include reason for request and adversary position. Continuance/extension requests must be emailed to Chambers with specific subject line, include opposing counsel's position, and be made at least 7 days before deadline unless good cause shown.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Each exhibit must be submitted as a separate document; bundling exhibits into a single file is prohibited and will result in the filing being struck.
Yes. Judge Joshua D. Wolson's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one attorney per side may examine witnesses or address jury without leave of court.
Chambers physical address provided
Chambers phone number provided
Document effective date
Chambers email address provided
Communications to Judge Wolson should be limited to routine matters without opposition; responsive letters only at his request.
Emails to Judge Wolson must include case name/docket number and specific subject line verbiage for different types of requests.
Exhibits must be submitted as separate ECF documents with descriptive names, not as a single "Exhibits" file.
Deposition transcripts must be full-sized pages with cover page and only relevant pages; entire transcript only if relevant.
Motion to seal required before filing sealed documents, with courtesy copies.
Unredacted version with highlighted redactions required for redacted filings.
Parties must collaborate on sealing motions for confidential material.
Courtesy copies required for sealed filings and motions with >5 exhibits.
Electronic courtesy copies via email with specific formatting requirements.
Courtesy copies must be emailed, not via file-sharing services.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited.
Meeting and conferring requirements apply to statutes, rules, policies, and court orders.
Moving party must file consolidated statement of facts and joint exhibits with summary judgment motion.
Provide Westlaw citations for unpublished decisions; don't submit copies if available on Westlaw/Lexis.
Pro hac vice motions require fee, form from website, and CM/ECF registration within 7 days.
Affirmative defenses must have good faith basis; prophylactic defenses prohibited; entire answer struck if violated.
Preliminary pretrial conference scheduled after all defendants appear; lead trial counsel must attend in person; rescheduling requires pre-existing commitment.
No additional discovery allowed after arbitration.
Pending motions don't stay discovery obligations; parties must begin discovery immediately; judge considers unused time for scheduling.
Rule 26(f) joint status report due 7 days before Rule 16 conference via email.
Must use Judge Wolson's specific Rule 26(f) form.
Lead counsel must attend all conferences and deliver opening/closing statements.
No pretrial conference for arbitration cases; complete discovery before arbitration.
Stipulations and proposed orders must be emailed to Chambers, not Clerk.
Motions must be double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, footnotes same size, TOC for briefs over 10 pages.
No substantive arguments in footnotes; they will not be considered.