Court Rules
senior Judge
Verified Current9 days ago

Judge Louis L. Stanton

Southern District of New York

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Filings (All filings)

Required

Adjournments

Notice Required
48Hours

Must Include

  • 1
    Original Date
  • 2
    Number Of Previous Requests
  • 3
    Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
  • 4
    Adversary Position
  • 5
    Proposed Rescheduled Date

Must Include

  • 1
    Reason For Request

Communication

Email

Chambers

No Status Inquiries
Letter Ecf

Chambers

Status Inquiries
Phone

Chambers

(212)805-0252
Scheduling
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingCommunicationLettersDiscoveryTRO/InjunctionConferencesExhibitsElectronics

Detailed Drafting Rules

Communication ProtocolMandatory

Faxes and emails to chambers are prohibited.

Faxes and emails to chambers are not permitted.

Email

Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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Pre-Motion ProcedureMandatory

Pre-motion conference required for most motions (except specified exceptions); moving party must submit 3-page letter explaining basis for anticipated motion.

For discovery motions, follow Local Civil Rule 37.2. For motions other than discovery motions, a pre-motion conference is required before filing any motion, except applications for temporary restraining orders or for injunctive relief, motions made by persons in custody, motions to dismiss in lieu of an answer, motions for reduction of sentence, motions for reargument, motions to affirm or vacate an arbitration award, Pro Hac Vice motions, and appeals from a magistrate judge’s rulings. To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not to exceed three pages in length setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion.

Pre-Motion Conference

A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.

Letter Requirements

Status
Required
Max Length3 pgs

Exemptions

Motion: Rule 37Motion: TROMotion: Preliminary InjunctionMotion: Rule 12Motion: Rule 35Motion: Rule 59Motion: Rule 60Motion: Pro Hac ViceMotion: Appeal From Magistrate
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Format RequirementImportant

Exhibits must be separated by index tabs for easy location.

In all submissions to Judge Stanton where exhibits are attached, the exhibits shall be separated by index tabs so that the particular exhibit may be readily located within the group of exhibits.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Tabbed Three Ring
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Communication ProtocolNote

Communications with chambers must be by letter with copies to all counsel; counsel correspondence not sent to court.

Letters. Except as otherwise provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Letter via ECF

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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Communication ProtocolNote

Telephone calls permitted for non-docketing/scheduling matters at (212)805-0252.

Telephone Calls. In addition to Paragraph 1(D) below, telephone calls to chambers are permitted. For matters other than docketing, scheduling or calendaring, call chambers at (212)805-0252.

Phone

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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Communication ProtocolNote

For docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, call chambers at (212)805-0252.

Docketing, Scheduling, and Calendar Matters. For docketing, scheduling and calendar matters, call chambers at (212)805-0252.

Phone

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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Communication ProtocolNote

Counsel may write to court if matter undecided after 60 days or creates particular problems.

If a matter is not decided within sixty days of the time it is fully submitted, or its pendency undecided creates particular problems for any party, counsel may write so advising the court.

Letter via ECF

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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