Courtesy copies are required for administrative agency appeal. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 2 business days, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies of motion papers generally not required, except for administrative agency appeals; must be double-sided in 3-ring binders with tabs; due within 2 business days.
Judge Gregory H. Woods's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Pre-motion conference required for all motions except specific enumerated exceptions
Judge Gregory H. Woods' rule states these limits: attorney: 1500 words; pro se: 5 pages. Excludes exhibits, headings, captions, and signatures. Letters limited to 1,500 words (single-spaced) or 5 pages (handwritten, pro se)
Judge Gregory H. Woods' rule states these limits: attorney: 1500 words; pro se: 5 pages. Excludes exhibits, headings, captions, and signatures. Letter motions limited to 1,500 words (single-spaced) or 5 pages (handwritten, pro se)
Judge Gregory H. Woods' formatting rule includes file format PDF, text searchable, electronically converted, and not scanned. Submissions should be text-searchable PDFs created electronically, not scanned documents.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Letter-motions must be filed on ECF, not as ordinary letters
The rule requires redline. Amended filings must include redlines showing differences from original versions.
Parties may contact Judge Gregory H. Woods' chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Wang_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Large files must be submitted via Court's file transfer protocol after requesting link from Chambers.
Judge Gregory H. Woods's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Confidential materials may only be redacted/filed under seal with court direction
Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Gregory H. Woods. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, adversary position, and proposed rescheduled date. Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions with specific required elements and 48-hour advance notice
Yes. Judge Gregory H. Woods's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior attorneys encouraged to argue motions they helped prepare
Letter-motions must be filed on ECF, not as ordinary letters
Submissions should be text-searchable PDFs created electronically, not scanned documents.
Amended filings must include redlines showing differences from original versions.
Large files must be submitted via Court's file transfer protocol after requesting link from Chambers.
Letters directed to Chambers must be emailed as PDFs with specific subject line format.
Counsel must serve pro se parties with paper copies and file proof of service; no courtesy copies needed.
Pro se parties must use Pro Se Intake Unit or ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov; cannot contact Chambers directly.
Letters limited to 1,500 words (single-spaced) or 5 pages (handwritten, pro se)
Letter motions limited to 1,500 words (single-spaced) or 5 pages (handwritten, pro se)
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions with specific required elements and 48-hour advance notice
Sensitive information in adjournment requests requires redacted public filing and motion to seal
Chambers prohibits fax submissions
Hand deliveries must be left with Court Security Officers, not brought to Chambers
Remote conference requests require letter-motion and Court approval even if on consent
Pre-motion conference letters limited to 1,500 words, single-spaced, excluding exhibits/headings/captions/signatures
Pre-motion conference required for all motions except specific enumerated exceptions
Pre-motion conference required for Rule 12(b)/(c) motions with specific statement requirement
Word limits for memoranda of law (6,500/2,500 words) and page limits for pro se parties (25/10 pages)
Memoranda of 2,500+ words require table of contents and table of authorities
Sur-replies require court permission and are limited to 2,500 words or 10 pages (pro se)
Confidential materials may only be redacted/filed under seal with court direction
Oral argument requests must be made by letter after motion is fully briefed
Junior attorneys encouraged to argue motions they helped prepare
Sealed/redacted filings must be filed electronically through ECF system
Motion to seal must be filed publicly and explain reasons without including confidential info
Proposed sealed document must be filed under seal and related to motion
Redaction requests require public filing with redactions and sealed filing of unredacted version
Paper filing requires motion for leave if unable to comply with electronic filing
Parties should exchange at least one round of demand and offer before first settlement conference call.
Settlement conference summary form and 3-page letter required 7 days before conference.