Judge Louis L. Stanton
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings (All filings)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Proposed Rescheduled Date
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
Communication
Chambers
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Faxes and emails to chambers are prohibited.
Faxes and emails to chambers are not permitted.
- Status Inquiries
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
Exemptions
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.
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
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.
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.
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.