The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein. No paper courtesy copies of ECF-filed documents should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky unless expressly required.
Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 12. Pre-motion conference required for Rule 12(b)/(c) motions except pro se cases, with mandatory statement in notice of motion if no amendment agreement.
Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein's rules include page or word limits for covered filings. No page/word limits on memoranda of law, but those over 10 pages must include a table of contents.
Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein's formatting rule includes file format PDF. Attachments to pro se email submissions to the Court must be in PDF format.
The rule requires timing requirements. Initial interrogatories must be served by deadline, subsequent within 30 days of discovery deadline
The rule requires timing requirements. Requests for admission must be served by specified deadline
Parties may contact Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email TarnofskyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Civil matter emails to Chambers should be sent to TarnofskyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein. Process: file redacted on ecf. Confidential materials may only be redacted or sealed per court direction via application or FRCP 5.2 requirements.
Requests should be made at least 7 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein. The request must include original date, number of previous requests, and adversary position. Adjournment/extension requests (except settlement) require 1 week notice, filed as letter-motions stating original date, prior requests, and adversary position.
Yes. Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Oral argument rarely granted; more likely if lawyer admitted within 5 years argues.
Counsel must review and consider obligations under Rules 1 and 26(b)(1) when preparing discovery plan.
Counsel must discuss phased/iterative discovery for efficiency and cost reduction.
Counsel must be familiar with Rules 34 and 26(g) regarding document requests.
Counsel must be competent in electronic discovery or involve someone who is.
Parties must file status letters after paper discovery begins and after discovery deadline.
Rule 26(f) conference must occur at least one week before Initial Case Management Conference.
Discovery must comply with FRCP and SDNY Local Rules
Depositions limited to specified number per party, must be completed by deadline
Initial interrogatories must be served by deadline, subsequent within 30 days of discovery deadline
Requests for admission must be served by specified deadline
Initial production requests exchanged by deadline, responses due by deadline, subsequent within 30 days of discovery deadline
Rule 26(e) supplementations must be made within reasonable time after discovery
Parties must file status letter one week before discovery completion.
Civil matter emails to Chambers should be sent to TarnofskyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Attachments to pro se email submissions to the Court must be in PDF format.
Pro se parties may not call Chambers without prior permission from the Court.
Phone calls to Chambers (212-805-3840) only for urgent matters; ECF issues directed to help desk at (212) 805-0800.
ECF technical difficulties should be reported to the help desk at (212) 805-0800.
All Court communications must be via ECF letter except settlement conference and in camera submissions, which may be emailed to civil Chambers address.
Emails to Chambers are restricted to urgent matters or those with express advance permission from the Court.
Faxed communications to Chambers require prior permission and must be sent to all parties.
Letter-motions must be filed on ECF per SDNY Local and ECF Rules, and may request specified pre-motion and administrative actions.
Settlement conference and in camera submissions may be emailed to TarnofskyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Adjournment/extension requests (except settlement) require 1 week notice, filed as letter-motions stating original date, prior requests, and adversary position.
No paper courtesy copies of ECF-filed documents should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky unless expressly required.
Docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters should be emailed to the civil Chambers address.
Contact the ECF help desk at (212) 805-0800 for ECF-related technical issues.
For all telephone proceedings in civil matters, check the docket entry for the phone number and access code.
Pro se parties must communicate with the Court via Pro Se Intake Unit (mail/hand delivery) or email to ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Pro se parties emailing the Court must include the case docket number in the email re: line.