Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by mail. One courtesy copy of all motions and pleadings must be submitted to chambers.
Judge John G Koeltl's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 12, rule 56, rule 52, rule 50, rule 59, rule 60, rule 15 leave, daubert, tro, preliminary injunction, default judgment, discovery, sanctions, attorney fees, reconsideration, venue change, compel arbitration, remand, all, and other. Pre-motion conference required before filing motions, with specific exceptions.
Judge John G Koeltl's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Pre-motion letters and responses are limited to 3 single-spaced pages with 1-inch margins.
Judge John G Koeltl's rule states these limits: 8750 words; 3500 words. Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words; reply memoranda to 3,500 words.
Judge John G Koeltl's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing and margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches. Memoranda must be double-spaced, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins.
The rule requires caption, case number, and signature blocks. Letters must include case name, docket number, address, phone, signature, and delivery method.
The rule requires table of contents and table of authorities. Memoranda of 3,500+ words require table of contents and table of authorities.
Parties may contact Judge John G Koeltl's chambers by letter fax only as allowed by the rule. Fax number is (212) 805-6382; faxes over 5 pages require prior authorization.
Judge John G Koeltl's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Sealed/redacted filings must follow standing order 19-mc-00583 and ECF Rules. Letter motions ≤5 pages may be faxed to Chambers; >5 pages must be mailed or hand delivered.
Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge John G Koeltl. Extension/adjournment requests must be made in writing at least 2 business days before.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. All motion papers must be filed in Clerk's Office or via ECF promptly after service.
Letters should be filed via ECF or emailed to chambers.
Documents may be mailed if unable to file electronically, but may be delayed.
Letters under 5 pages may be faxed.
Letters must include case name, docket number, address, phone, signature, and delivery method.
Fax number is (212) 805-6382; faxes over 5 pages require prior authorization.
Do not send hard copies after faxing.
One courtesy copy of all motions and pleadings must be submitted to chambers.
In expedited proceedings, courtesy copies must be delivered promptly (hand delivery or fax).
Advance permission required to hand-deliver documents to chambers.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made in writing at least 2 business days before.
Extension requests must include prior request history and opposing counsel's position.
If extension affects other dates, must attach proposed revised case management plan.
Requesting party must notify all parties of court's decision on extension/adjournment.
Urgent matters should be emailed with "URGENT" in subject line.
Urgent emails must include case name, docket number, issue description, and contact phone.
Pre-motion conference required before filing motions, with specific exceptions.
Principal trial counsel must appear at all scheduling and motion conferences.
Parties must send letter requesting pre-motion conference for motions not excepted.
Opposing parties must reply within 2 business days of receiving pre-motion letter.
Pre-motion letters and responses are limited to 3 single-spaced pages with 1-inch margins.
Pre-motion letters may request to be deemed and filed as formal motions.
Court may treat pre-motion letter as formal motion if it contains sufficient factual and legal statement.
If pre-motion exchange fails, defendant must notify court in writing with copies of correspondence.
Court schedules conference (phone or in person) after pre-motion exchange fails.
Filing motion after court indicates likely denial may result in sanctions against defendant.
Expedited procedure allows 5-page letter-briefs for discrete dispositive issues.
Court aims to decide expedited motions within 14 days of full submission.
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words; reply memoranda to 3,500 words.
Word limits exclude caption, index, TOC, TOA, signature blocks, certificates; include footnotes.
Memoranda must be double-spaced, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins.