Judge Nelson S. Roman
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
Exhibits
- 1 copy
In Limine Motions
- 1 copy • Email • Upon Filing
- 1 copy • Mail • Upon Filing
- 2 copies • Upon Filing
Motion
- 1 copy • Mail • When Served on Other Parties
Adjournments
- Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance; attach revised scheduling order if other dates affected.
- Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours before the original deadline.
- Adjournment/extension requests must be faxed to Chambers with specific required information.
- Conference with adversary required before TRO unless Rule 65(b) requirements met.
- Extension requests must be made before original deadline expires; otherwise denied absent extraordinary circumstances.
- +2 more
Request must include
- Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due. The page limits in Local Rule 7.1(b) must be observed.
- Default bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines may be extended by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
- Reply papers must be filed and served within 2 weeks of opposition.
- Other parties must file similar Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of pro se party's service.
- Pro se parties must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion.
- Parties must submit proposed findings within 30 days of discovery completion for bench trials.
- Opposition papers must be filed and served within 4 weeks of motion service.
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Page & Word Limits6 rules
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
- Memorandum of law
- Up to 25 pages
- Reply memorandum
- Up to 10 pages
Rule 56.1 statements limited to 25 pages unless leave obtained one week prior.
- Rule 56.1 statement
- Up to 25 pages
Exception
More pages with leave of court
Court's wording
Any Rule 56.1 statement in support of a motion for summary judgment is limited to no more than 25 pages, unless leave of the Court to file a longer document is obtained at least one week prior to the due date of such motion for summary judgment.
The opposing party shall submit a letter, also not to exceed three
- Page limit
- Up to 3 pages
- Pre-motion response letter
Any Rule 56.1 statement in support of a motion for summary judgment is limited to no more than 25 pages, unless leave of the Court to file a longer document is obtained at least one week prior to the due date of such motion for summary judgment.
- Rule 56.1 statement
- Up to 25 pages
- Rule 56 motions
Exception
More pages with leave of court
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
- Memorandum of law
- Up to 25 pages
- Reply memorandum
- Up to 10 pages
A synopsis of deposition excerpts is limited to one page per deposition.
- Deposition synopsis
- Up to 1 page
Court's wording
Submit to the Court and serve on opposing counsel, but shall not electronically file, all deposition excerpts which will be offered as substantive evidence, as well as a one-page synopsis of those excerpts for each deposition.
Document Format Requirements9 rules
Memoranda must be 12-point font, double-spaced, with TOC and TOA for documents over 10 pages.
- Font size
- At least 12 points
- Line spacing
- Double
Court's wording
All memoranda of law shall be in 12-point font or larger and be double-spaced. Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents and a table of authorities, neither of which shall count against the page limit.
No paper submissions to chambers; all documents must be filed electronically in PDF format.
- File type
Formatting
- •Text-searchable
- •No paper submissions
Court's wording
No papers, including courtesy hard copies of any filing or document, may be submitted to Chambers. All documents must be filed in text-searchable PDF Format on ECF or, if permitted or required under the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices, emailed to RomanNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
All memoranda of law shall be in 12-point font or larger and be double-spaced.
- Font size
- At least 12 points
- Line spacing
- Double
- Memorandum of law
All appendices to memoranda of law must be tabbed and indexed.
All courtesy copies must be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.
Papers seeking a preliminary injunction or TRO must be in text-searchable PDF format.
- File type
- TRO motions
- Preliminary injunction motions
Court's wording
When seeking a preliminary injunction and/or temporary restraining order, the moving party must send all their papers (in text-searchable PDF format) to the Court by email, copying counsel for all relevant parties.
Bankruptcy appeal briefs must comply with FRBP 8009-8010 and the page limits of Local Rule 7.1(b).
Court's wording
Briefs must be submitted in accordance with Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 8009–8010. Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due. The page limits in Local Rule 7.1(b) must be observed.
Documents may be mailed if electronic submission is impossible, but mail delivery is discouraged due to delays.
Formatting
- •Mail only if electronic submission impossible
- •Mail delivery discouraged due to delays
Court's wording
In the event that a party or counsel is unable to submit a document electronically — either by ECF or email — the document may be mailed to the Court. To the maximum extent possible, however, this means of delivery should be avoided, as delivery of mail to the Court is likely to be delayed.
All courtesy copies must be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.
Document Filing Requirements68 rules
Trial date set at status conference and will not be moved absent exceptional circumstances.
- Document
- Status conference
Must include
- •Pretrial motion schedule
Court's wording
A firm trial date will be selected at a status conference. Prior to the conference, counsel shall confer and be prepared to propose to the Court a trial date and a schedule for any pretrial motions. Once a trial date is selected, it will not be moved absent exceptional circumstances.
Defense counsel must inform Court and request Curcio hearing for benefactor payment conflicts.
Court's wording
Whenever Defense Counsel has received, or is receiving, a benefactor payment that subjects counsel to a conflict of interest, said counsel must inform the Court and request in writing a Curcio hearing.
Counsel are required to register in accordance with the Procedures for Electronic Case Filing promptly after being retained or assigned.
In making discovery motions, counsel are expected to comply with Southern District Local Criminal Rule 16.1. Any discovery motion must contain the Rule 16.1 affidavit.
Defendants shall be prepared in advance of a guilty plea to give narrative allocutions that incorporate all the elements of the offense(s) to which they are pleading guilty.
- Document
- Guilty plea
Must include
- •Narrative allocution
Any written request for a bail modification by a defendant shall indicate whether the Government and the Pre-Trial Services Officer consent to the request.
Defense counsel are expected to have reviewed any plea, cooperation or other agreement with the defendant—if necessary, with the assistance of an interpreter—prior to the time set for the conference with the Court.
Documents in the Public Record. The Court assumes that every document in a sentencing submission, including letters, will be filed in the public record either in paper form or through the ECF system, using the procedures described below.
Plea/cooperation agreements and Pimentel letters must be received by Chambers before scheduled plea.
- Document
- Guilty plea
Must include
- •Plea agreement
- •Pimentel letter
- •Cooperation agreement
Court's wording
When a defendant is pleading guilty pursuant to a plea agreement or a cooperation agreement, a copy of the agreement must be received by Chambers before the scheduled plea. Where the government is providing a Pimentel letter, a copy of the Pimentel letter must also be received by Chambers before the scheduled plea.
Defendant files letters from friends/relatives; Government files victim letters.
Court's wording
The defendant is responsible for filing all letters submitted on behalf of the defendant, including those from friends, relatives, etc. The Government is responsible for filing all letters from victims.
All attorneys representing parties before Judge Román are required to register promptly as filing users on ECF and to file a notice of appearance.
Proposed orders/stipulations requiring Court signature must be emailed to Clerk; do not file via ECF or send to Chambers.
Court's wording
All proposed orders, and stipulations requiring the Court’s signature, must be submitted directly to the Clerk via email, wpclerk@nysd.uscourts.gov. Do not file proposed orders and stipulations via ECF, and do not send courtesy copies to Chambers.
Sur-reply memoranda will not be accepted without prior permission of the Court.
Any party moving for summary judgment shall provide all other parties with an electronic copy, in Microsoft Word format, of the moving party’s Statement of Material Facts Pursuant to Local Rule 56.1.
- Document
- Motion for summary judgment
Must include
- •Electronic copy in word format
Parties submitting papers in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall submit only those exhibits necessary to decide the motion and should not submit, for example, entire deposition transcripts or every exhibit used at a deposition.
- Document
- Summary judgment motion
Must include
- •Only necessary exhibits
A plaintiff seeking a default judgment shall proceed by way of an order to show cause pursuant to the procedure set forth in Attachment A.
- Document
- Default judgment
Must include
- •Order to show cause
All proposed orders that parties wish the Court to sign should be submitted as attachments or exhibits to an appropriate formal application to the Court seeking the endorsement of such order.
all parties must file a notice of appearance in this Court promptly upon removal.
- Document
- Notice of appearance
Must include
- •Upon removal
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties should electronically file via ECF a joint pretrial order and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.
- Document
- Joint pretrial order
Should include
- •Courtesy copy
Deposition excerpts and synopses must be submitted to court and served but not filed electronically.
Court's wording
Submit to the Court and serve on opposing counsel, but shall not electronically file, all deposition excerpts which will be offered as substantive evidence, as well as a one-page synopsis of those excerpts for each deposition.
Each proposed jury instruction must contain a citation to the source or authority for the proposed instruction, or the request will be disregarded.
each party shall: i. Electronically file via ECF proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and provide two courtesy copies to the Court.
The proposed findings of fact should be detailed and should include citations to the proffered trial testimony and exhibits, as there may be no opportunity for post-trial submissions.
The original signed affidavits shall be brought to trial to be marked as exhibits.
Affidavits for direct testimony must be submitted to court and served but not filed electronically, with exceptions.
Court's wording
Submit to the Court and serve on opposing counsel, but shall not electronically file, copies of affidavits constituting the direct testimony of each trial witness, except for the direct testimony of (1) an adverse party, (2) a person whose attendance is compelled by subpoena, or (3) a person for whom the Court has agreed to hear direct testimony live at the trial.
Proposed requests to charge and verdict forms due 15 days before trial or 30 days after joint pretrial order.
Court's wording
Proposed requests to charge and proposed verdict forms must be filed at least 15 days before the commencement of trial, or 30 days after the filing of the joint pretrial order if no date for trial has been fixed.
Three business days after the submission of such affidavits, counsel for each party shall submit a list of all affiants whom he or she intends to cross-examine at the trial.
Each synopsis shall include page citations to the pertinent pages and lines of the deposition transcripts.
Proposed voir dire questions must be filed on the day the joint pretrial order is filed.
Any motions shall be filed in accordance with the Court’s Individual Practices.
Counsel must submit letter one week before criminal case appearance indicating views on phone/video proceedings.
Court's wording
No later than one week before a scheduled appearance, counsel must confer and submit a letter to the Court indicating their views on whether the Court can, consistent with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (see, e.g., Rules 5(f), 10(b) & (c), and 43) and any other relevant law, conduct the matter by telephone or video and, if applicable, whether the Defendant either consents to appearing in that manner or to waiving his or her appearance altogether.
The service and/or filing of any sur-reply memoranda, without prior permission of the Court, will be deemed a nullity.
A represented party must submit a Rule 56.1 statement of material fact in support of or opposition to a Rule 56 motion, with proper citations supporting each factual contention.
Court's wording
A party represented by counsel must submit a Rule 56.1 statement of material fact either in support of, or in opposition to a Rule 56 Summary Judgment Motion. See Fed. Rul. Civ. Pro. 56. The Rule 56.1 statement of material fact shall include proper citation(s) in support of the factual contention asserted.
Discovery disputes are not to be raised by motion unless directed by the Court.
Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents and a table of authorities, neither of which shall count against the page limit.
- Document
- Memorandum of law
Must include
- •Table of contents
- •Table of authorities
A plaintiff seeking a default judgment shall proceed by way of an order to show cause pursuant to the procedure set forth in Attachment A.
Parties submitting papers in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall submit only those exhibits necessary to decide the motion and should not submit, for example, entire deposition transcripts or every exhibit used at a deposition. The Court may strike documents that do not comply with these rules.
Counsel for all parties must file a notice of appearance in this Court promptly upon removal.
The joint pretrial order shall include the information required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(3) and the following:
Each synopsis shall include page citations to the pertinent pages and lines of the deposition transcripts.
Any party utilizing an AI tool in drafting a document which is to be submitted to the Court must inform the Court of its use and identify which portion of the document was created or generated with the use of the AI tool.
- Document
- Any document submitted to court
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Prepare an Order to Show Cause for default judgment and make the Order returnable before Judge Román in Courtroom 218. Leave blank the date, time and location of the conference. Judge Román will set the date and time when he signs the Order and will determine whether the conference will be held in-person or telephonically.
The attorney's affidavit supporting a default judgment must set forth the basis for default (including service method and date), procedural history, whether partial default on damages is appropriate, proposed damages with basis for each element, legal authority for why an inquest is unnecessary, and copies of the pleadings and proof of service.
Court's wording
A. An attorney's affidavit setting forth: i. The basis for entering a default judgment, including a description of the method and date of service of the summons and complaint; ii. The procedural history beyond service of the summons and complaint, if any; iii. Whether, if the default is applicable to fewer than all of the defendants, the Court may appropriately order a default judgment on the issue of damages prior to resolution of the entire action; iv. The proposed damages and the basis for each element of damages, including interest, attorney's fees, and costs; and v. Legal authority for why an inquest into damages would be unnecessary; vi. Copies of the pleadings and proof of service.
B. A proposed default judgment.
D. If failure to answer is the basis for the default, the moving party must obtain a Certificate of Default from the Clerk of Court stating that no answer has been filed. Please review the Southern District of New York's Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions, Section 16.1, on obtaining a Clerk's Certificate of Default.
C. A copy of the affidavit of service of the summons and complaint;
The original Statement must include an Affirmation of Service stating the date a copy was mailed to the other parties or their attorneys.
- Document
- Pretrial statement
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Counsel must mail copies to pro se parties and attach Affidavit of Service.
- Document
- Communication
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Court's wording
Counsel must follow Rule 1.A. of Judge Román’s “Individual Practices in Civil Cases.” In addition, counsel must mail copies to all pro se parties and attach to the communication with Chambers an Affidavit of Service affirming such mailing.
If there are other pro se parties, the party filing the papers must include an Affirmation of Service stating that he or she sent copies to all other pro se parties.
- Document
- Filing
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Motions to dismiss, judgment on pleadings, or summary judgment require notice to pro se parties.
Court's wording
Parties who file a motion to dismiss, a motion for judgment on the pleadings, or a motion for summary judgment must provide the pro se party with a copy of the notices required under Local Civil Rules 12.1 or 56.2.
The Court will not consider submissions filed without proof that the pro se party was served with a paper copy.
Pretrial Statement must include facts, evidence list, and witness list.
- Document
- Pretrial statement
Must include
- •Statement of facts
Court's wording
This Statement must contain the following: (1) a statement of the facts the pro se party intends to prove at trial; (2) a list of all documents or other physical objects that the party plans to put into evidence at trial; and (3) a list of the names and addresses of all witnesses that the party intends to have testify at trial.
If the case will be tried before a jury, all parties represented by counsel must submit a proposed jury charge.
If there are other pro se parties, the party sending the communication must include an Affirmation of Service stating that he or she sent copies to all other pro se parties.
- Document
- Communication
Must include
- •Certificate of service
The Statement must be sworn by the pro se party to be true and accurate based on the facts known by the party.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All letters must be filed on ECF unless they are under seal or contain sensitive or confidential information.
Unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter contains sensitive or confidential information, all letters shall be filed on ECF.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Communications with Chambers - A. Letters
Requests for adjournment or extension of time must be filed on ECF and sent to Chambers by email.
All requests for adjournment or extension of time shall be filed on ECF and sent to Chambers by email
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Communications with Chambers - D. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time
Any attorney appearing before the Court must enter a Notice of Appearance on ECF.
Any attorney appearing before the Court shall enter a Notice of Appearance on ECF.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 2. Conferences - B. Attendance by Principal Trial Counsel
All attorneys representing parties before Judge Román must promptly register as ECF Filers and file a notice of appearance.
All attorneys representing parties before Judge Román are required to register promptly as ECF Filers and must file a notice of appearance.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 1. Communications with Chambers - G. ECF
All proposed orders and stipulations requiring the Court's signature must be filed on ECF.
All proposed orders, and stipulations requiring the Court's signature, must be filed on ECF.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 1. Communications with Chambers - E. Proposed Orders and Stipulations
Motion papers must be filed via ECF promptly after reply papers have been served.
Motion papers shall be filed via ECF promptly after reply papers have been served.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - C. Filing of Motion Papers
Parties must file all TRO/preliminary injunction papers on ECF as they are emailed to Chambers.
Additionally, parties must file all papers on ECF as they are emailed to Chambers.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - I. Applications for Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties should electronically file via ECF a joint pretrial order and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties should electronically file via ECF a joint pretrial order and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 5. Trial Procedures - A. Joint Pretrial Orders
Proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge, verdict forms, and any oppositions must be filed via ECF.
These submissions, including any oppositions, shall be filed via ECF and sent to Chambers by email, with one courtesy copy of each submitted to Chambers.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 5. Trial Procedures - C. Additional Submissions in Jury Cases
Each party must electronically file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law via ECF at the time the joint pretrial order is filed.
Electronically file via ECF proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 7 | E. Additional Submissions in Non-Jury Cases (i)
Affidavits constituting the direct testimony of trial witnesses must be submitted to the Court and served but not electronically filed, with exceptions for adverse parties, subpoenaed persons, and witnesses testifying live.
Submit to the Court and serve on opposing counsel, but shall not electronically file, copies of affidavits constituting the direct testimony of each trial witness, except for the direct testimony of (1) an adverse party, (2) a person whose attendance is compelled by subpoena, or (3) a person for whom the Court has agreed to hear direct testimony live at the trial.
Civil cases
Page 7 | E. Additional Submissions in Non-Jury Cases (iii)
Deposition excerpts offered as substantive evidence and a one-page synopsis for each deposition must be submitted to the Court and served on opposing counsel but must not be electronically filed.
Submit to the Court and serve on opposing counsel, but shall not electronically file, all deposition excerpts which will be offered as substantive evidence, as well as a one-page synopsis of those excerpts for each deposition.
Civil cases
Page 7 | E. Additional Submissions in Non-Jury Cases (ii)
The Order to Show Cause, proposed default judgment order, and all supporting papers must be filed on ECF in accordance with SDNY ECF Rules & Instructions Section 16.3.
File the Order to Show Cause, the proposed default judgment order, and all other supporting papers onto ECF in accordance with the Southern District of New York's Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions, Section 16.3.
Civil cases
Page 9 | DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURE
Counsel must keep their ECF contact information current and regularly check the docket sheet even if they receive ECF notifications.
Counsel are responsible for updating their contact information on ECF, should it change, and they are responsible for checking the docket sheet regularly, regardless of whether they receive an ECF notification of case activity.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 1. Communications with Chambers - G. ECF
Trial exhibits are not required to be electronically filed.
Exhibits need not be electronically filed.
Civil cases
Page 7 | D. Trial Exhibits
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties should electronically file via ECF a joint pretrial order and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties should electronically file via ECF a joint pretrial order and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 5. Trial Procedures - A. Joint Pretrial Orders
Within three business days after submitting direct-testimony affidavits, each party must submit a list of affiants it intends to cross-examine at trial.
Three business days after the submission of such affidavits, counsel for each party shall submit a list of all affiants whom he or she intends to cross-examine at the trial.
Civil cases
Page 7 | E. Additional Submissions in Non-Jury Cases (iii)
After the Order to Show Cause, the proposed default judgment order, and supporting documentation are filed on ECF, the Clerk of Court will review the filings. Please monitor the docket in case any of the filings are not approved as to form, and make any revisions as indicated by the Clerk of Court.
After the Order to Show Cause, the proposed default judgment order, and supporting documentation are filed on ECF, the Clerk of Court will review the filings. Please monitor the docket in case any of the filings are not approved as to form, and make any revisions as indicated by the Clerk of Court.
Civil cases
Page 9 | DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURE
The Court sets the submission schedule for proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge, and verdict forms at the pretrial conference.
At the pretrial conference, the Court will set a schedule for submission of additional materials, including proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge, and verdict forms.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 5. Trial Procedures - C. Additional Submissions in Jury Cases
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The summary judgment movant must provide all other parties an electronic Microsoft Word copy of its Rule 56.1 statement, and opposing parties must reproduce each entry directly beneath it.
Any party moving for summary judgment shall provide all other parties with an electronic copy, in Microsoft Word format, of the moving party's Statement of Material Facts Pursuant to Local Rule 56.1. Opposing parties shall reproduce to each entry directly beneath it.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - G. Summary Judgment Motions
Deposition excerpts offered as substantive evidence and their synopses must be served on opposing counsel.
Submit to the Court and serve on opposing counsel, but shall not electronically file, all deposition excerpts which will be offered as substantive evidence, as well as a one-page synopsis of those excerpts for each deposition.
Civil cases
Page 7 | E. Additional Submissions in Non-Jury Cases (ii)
Affidavits constituting the direct testimony of trial witnesses must be served on opposing counsel.
Submit to the Court and serve on opposing counsel, but shall not electronically file, copies of affidavits constituting the direct testimony of each trial witness, except for the direct testimony of (1) an adverse party, (2) a person whose attendance is compelled by subpoena, or (3) a person for whom the Court has agreed to hear direct testimony live at the trial.
Civil cases
Page 7 | E. Additional Submissions in Non-Jury Cases (iii)
Once the filings are approved as to form and the Court issues its order, a copy of the scheduling order must be served on the opposing party and proof of service filed.
Once the filings are approved by the Clerk of Court as to their form, the Court will issue a order, including serving a copy of the scheduling order onto the opposing party and filings proof of service.
Civil cases
Page 9 | DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURE
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Scheduling. For scheduling please call Judge Román's Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Gina Sicora, at (914) 390-4178. Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Román, the parties should contact Ms. Sicora to set an appropriate date for an initial appearance. The A.U.S.A. shall at that time submit to Chambers a courtesy copy of the criminal complaint, if one exists.
Scheduling. For scheduling please call Judge Román's Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Gina Sicora, at (914) 390-4178. Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Román, the parties should contact Ms. Sicora to set an appropriate date for an initial appearance. The A.U.S.A. shall at that time submit to Chambers a courtesy copy of the criminal complaint, if one exists.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COMMUNICATIONS
One courtesy copy of pleadings, two of motion papers required for Chambers.
One courtesy copy of all pleadings shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Two courtesy copies of all motion papers shall be submitted to Chambers when served on the other parties.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Pleadings and Motions
Courtesy copies must be marked, bound, and tabbed.
All courtesy copies must be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Pleadings and Motions
Courtesy copies required for pleadings filed in state court before removal.
Counsel for the party or parties which removed the case shall, in addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in State court.
Civil cases
Page 5 | B. Cases Removed from State Court
Two courtesy copies required for motions in limine, must be bound and tabbed.
Each party shall submit to the Court two courtesy copies of all motion papers on the date those papers are filed. All courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.
Civil cases
Provide courtesy copy of default judgment order and supporting documents to Court.
Provide the Court with a courtesy copy of the Order, supporting documents, and affidavit of service.
Civil cases
One courtesy hard copy of all motion papers must be mailed to Chambers when the papers are served on the other parties.
One courtesy hard copy of all motion papers shall be submitted via mail to Chambers when served on the other parties.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - D. Courtesy Copies
One courtesy electronic copy of all pleadings shall be submitted via email to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing.
One courtesy electronic copy of all pleadings shall be submitted via email to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - D. Courtesy Copies
Removing parties must provide the Court a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served in state court, clearly marked as a courtesy copy, bound, and tabbed.
Counsel for the party or parties which removed the case must, in addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in State court. All courtesy copies must be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.
Civil cases
Page 5 | B. Cases Removed from State Court
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties should electronically file via ECF a joint pretrial order and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties should electronically file via ECF a joint pretrial order and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 5. Trial Procedures - A. Joint Pretrial Orders
Each party must also email one courtesy copy of all in limine motion papers to the Court on the date the papers are filed.
Each party shall mail to the Court one courtesy copy and email one courtesy copy of all motion papers on the date those papers are filed.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 5. Trial Procedures - B. Motions in limine
Each party must mail one courtesy copy of all in limine motion papers to the Court on the filing date, clearly marked as a courtesy copy, bound, and tabbed.
Each party shall mail to the Court one courtesy copy and email one courtesy copy of all motion papers on the date those papers are filed. All mailed courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 5. Trial Procedures - B. Motions in limine
One courtesy copy of each jury-trial submission (including oppositions) must be submitted to Chambers.
These submissions, including any oppositions, shall be filed via ECF and sent to Chambers by email, with one courtesy copy of each submitted to Chambers.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 5. Trial Procedures - C. Additional Submissions in Jury Cases
Each party must submit a tabbed and indexed binder containing one copy of each documentary exhibit to the Court when the joint pretrial order is filed.
At the time that the joint pretrial order is filed, each party shall submit to the Court a tabbed and indexed binder containing one copy of each documentary exhibit sought to be admitted.
Civil cases
Page 7 | D. Trial Exhibits
One courtesy copy of the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be provided to the Court.
Electronically file via ECF proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 7 | E. Additional Submissions in Non-Jury Cases (i)
Motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court.
If possible, motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court.
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Parties may not, unless necessary, include the five categories of “sensitive information” in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers, names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers, and home addresses [use only the City and State]).
Parties may not, unless necessary, include the five categories of “sensitive information” in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers, names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers, and home addresses [use only the City and State]).
Criminal cases
Page 2 | SENTENCES
Applications required for redactions beyond ECF Privacy Policy categories.
If a party redacts information beyond the eleven categories of information identified in the ECF Privacy Policy, an application to do so must be served and filed at the time the sentencing submission is served. The application should clearly identify the redaction and explain the reasons for the redaction.
Civil cases
Page 5 | A. Redacting Personal Information
Redacted pages containing sensitive information must be filed under seal.
Parties may redact the above five categories of “sensitive information” and the six categories of information requiring caution (i.e., personal identifying number; medical records, treatment and diagnosis; employment history; individual financial information; proprietary or trade secret information; and information regarding an individual’s cooperation with the government) as described in the ECF Privacy Policy, without application to the Court. If any material is redacted from the publicly filed document, only those pages containing the redacted material will be filed under seal.
Civil cases
Page 5 | A. Redacting Personal Information
Parties must comply with ECF Privacy Policy for document submissions.
Regarding document submissions, the parties must comply with the E-Government Act of 2002 and the Southern District’s ECF Rules & Instructions, Section 21, Privacy and Public Access to ECF Cases (“ECF Privacy Policy”).
Civil cases
Page 5 | A. Redacting Personal Information
Parties may not, unless necessary, include the five categories of “sensitive information” in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers, names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers, and home addresses [use only the City and State]).
Parties may not, unless necessary, include the five categories of “sensitive information” in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers, names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers, and home addresses [use only the City and State]).
Civil cases
Page 5 | A. Redacting Personal Information
Letters under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information must be delivered to the Court via email or mail, but not both.
Letters under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information shall be delivered to the Court via email or mail. Do not email and mail the same letter.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Communications with Chambers - A. Letters
Parties must comply with the E-Government Act of 2002 and the SDNY ECF Privacy Policy regarding privacy redactions in document submissions.
Regarding document submissions, the parties must comply with the E-Government Act of 2002 and the Southern District's ECF Rules & Instructions, Section 21, Privacy and Public Access to ECF Cases ("ECF Privacy Policy"). See also Lugosch v. Pyramid Co. of Onondaga, 435 F.3d 110 (2d Cir. 2006).
Civil cases
Page 4 | 4. Other Pretrial Guidance - A. Redacting Personal Information
Parties may not include the five categories of sensitive information (social security numbers, minors' names, dates of birth, financial account numbers, home addresses) in submissions unless necessary, and must redact them in the specified manner.
Parties may not, unless necessary, include the five categories of "sensitive information" in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers, names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers, and home addresses [use only the City and State]).
Civil cases
Page 4 | 4. Other Pretrial Guidance - A. Redacting Personal Information
Redactions within the eleven ECF Privacy Policy categories (e.g., an individual's cooperation with the government) may be made without an application to the Court, and only the pages containing redacted material are filed under seal.
regarding an individual's cooperation with the government) as described in the ECF Privacy Policy, without application to the Court. If any material is redacted from the publicly filed document, only those pages containing the redacted material will be filed under seal.
Civil cases
Page 5 | Sealing/Redaction (ECF Privacy Policy, continuation from prior page)
Redactions beyond the eleven ECF Privacy Policy categories require an application sent to Chambers by email (copying opposing counsel) before filing, clearly identifying and explaining the redaction.
If a party redacts information beyond the eleven categories of information identified in the ECF Privacy Policy, an application to do so must be sent to Chambers by email, copying opposing counsel, prior to filing the redacted document on ECF. The application should clearly identify the redaction and explain the reasons for the redaction.
Civil cases
Page 5 | Sealing/Redaction (ECF Privacy Policy, continuation from prior page)
Parties may redact the above five categories of "sensitive information" and the six categories of information requiring caution (i.e., personal identifying number; medical records, treatment and diagnosis; employment history; individual
Parties may redact the above five categories of "sensitive information" and the six categories of information requiring caution (i.e., personal identifying number; medical records, treatment and diagnosis; employment history; individual
Civil cases
Page 4 | 4. Other Pretrial Guidance - A. Redacting Personal Information
Filing Bundling Requirements
Motion papers must be filed via ECF promptly after reply papers are served.
Motion papers shall be filed via ECF promptly after reply papers have been served.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Pleadings and Motions
Parties submitting motions in limine should file one consolidated motion to address all evidence they seek to exclude.
Parties submitting motions in limine should file one consolidated motion to address all evidence they seek to exclude.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 5. Trial Procedures - B. Motions in limine
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Substitution of counsel requires conference with Deputy Clerk.
When there is a substitution of Defense Counsel, counsel of record must contact the Deputy Clerk to schedule a conference. At the conference,
Criminal cases
Page 2 | SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
Pre-motion conference required for most motions except specified exceptions.
A pre-motion conference with the Court is required before making any other motion, except motions for admission pro hac vice, motions in limine, motions for reargument or reconsideration, and motions for temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Pleadings and Motions
Pre-motion letter (max 3 pages) required from both parties with 3 business day response time.
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter, not to exceed three pages, setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. The opposing party shall submit a letter, also not to exceed three pages, setting forth its position within three business days from the service of the moving party’s letter.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Pleadings and Motions
A pre-motion conference is required before any motion (except pro hac vice, in limine, and TRO motions), arranged by a moving party letter of no more than three pages setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion.
A pre-motion conference with the Court is required before making any other motion, except motions for admission pro hac vice, motions in limine, and motions for temporary restraining orders. To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter, not to exceed three pages, setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - A. Pre-Motion Conferences
Requesting a pre-motion conference for a proposed motion to dismiss stays the requesting party's deadline to move or answer, and the Court sets a new deadline.
If a pre- motion conference is requested in connection with a proposed motion to dismiss, the request will stay the deadline for the requesting party to move or answer, and a new deadline will be set by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 3. Pleadings and Motions
Moving parties must confer with their adversary before applying for a temporary restraining order unless Rule 65(b)(1)(B) applies.
All moving parties must confer with their adversary before making an application for a temporary restraining order, unless the requirements of Rule 65(b)(1)(B) are met.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - I. Applications for Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order
Pre-motion conference required for non-incarcerated pro se cases.
When no pro se party is incarcerated, any party wishing to file a motion must first write a letter to the Court requesting a pre-motion conference.
The Court sets the briefing schedule for motions in limine at the pretrial conference.
At the pretrial conference, the Court will set a briefing schedule for any motions the parties wish to file addressing evidentiary issues or other matters which should be resolved in limine.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 5. Trial Procedures - B. Motions in limine
Oral argument not permitted unless otherwise ordered.
Unless otherwise ordered, no oral argument will be heard.
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance; attach revised scheduling order if other dates affected.
Any request for adjournments of conferences shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Communications with Chambers
Adjournment/extension requests must be faxed to Chambers with specific required information.
All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be sent to Chambers by fax and state: (1) the original date(s), (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether
Civil cases
Page 2 | Communications with Chambers
Extension requests must be made before original deadline expires; otherwise denied absent extraordinary circumstances.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions of time will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Communications with Chambers
Conference with adversary required before TRO unless Rule 65(b) requirements met.
A party must confer with his or her adversary before making an application for a temporary restraining order, unless the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b) are met.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Pleadings and Motions
All requests for adjournment or extension of time shall be filed on ECF and sent to Chambers by email, stating as follows: (1) the original date(s), (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, (4) the reason for the instant request, (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent, and (6) if the adversary consents, three mutually agreeable alternate conference dates, which should be on a Thursday or Friday.
All requests for adjournment or extension of time shall be filed on ECF and sent to Chambers by email, stating as follows: (1) the original date(s), (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, (4) the reason for the instant request, (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent, and (6) if the adversary consents, three mutually agreeable alternate conference dates, which should be on a Thursday or Friday.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Communications with Chambers - D. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time
Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours before the original deadline.
Any request for adjournment or extension of time must be made at least 48 hours prior to the original deadline.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Communications with Chambers - D. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time
Extension requests made after the original deadline has expired will be denied absent extraordinary circumstances.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions of time will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 1. Communications with Chambers - D. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time
Opposition papers must be filed and served within 4 weeks of motion service.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, papers filed in opposition to a motion must be filed and served within four weeks of the service of the motion papers.
Reply papers must be filed and served within 2 weeks of opposition.
Reply papers, if any, must be filed and served within two weeks of receipt of the opposition papers.
Other parties must file similar Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of pro se party's service.
Two weeks after service of a pro se party's Statement, the other parties must file and serve a similar Statement containing the same information.
Pro se parties must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion.
Within 30 days of the completion of discovery, a pro se party must file a concise, written Pretrial Statement, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Parties must submit proposed findings within 30 days of discovery completion for bench trials.
Within 30 days of the completion of discovery, if the case is to be tried before a Judge without a jury, all parties represented by counsel must submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due. The page limits in Local Rule 7.1(b) must be observed.
Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due. The page limits in Local Rule 7.1(b) must be observed.
Civil cases
Page 5 | C. Bankruptcy Appeals
Default bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines may be extended by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Civil cases
Page 5 | C. Bankruptcy Appeals
Chambers Communication Rules
All non-scheduling/urgent communications must be in writing with docket number and NSR, faxed to Court.
Letters. Except for scheduling and urgent matters, all communication with the Court should be in writing and must contain the docket number for the case and the Court's initials (NSR). Letters should be faxed to the Court.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COMMUNICATIONS
Civil case conferences are held by telephone using the court’s dedicated conference line.
In Civil Cases. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all conferences and proceedings in civil cases will be held by telephone. In some cases, the Court may direct one of the parties to set up a conference line. In all other cases, the parties should call into the Court’s dedicated conference line at (877) 336-1839, and enter Access Code 123-1334, followed by the pound (#) key.
Page 1 | In Civil Cases
In Criminal Cases. To the maximum extent possible, all conferences and proceedings will be held by either telephone or video. No later than one week before a scheduled appearance, counsel must confer and submit a letter to the Court indicating their views on whether the Court can, consistent with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (see, e.g., Rules 5(f), 10(b) & (c), and 43) and any other relevant law, conduct the matter by telephone or video and, if applicable, whether the Defendant either consents to appearing in that manner or to waiving his or her appearance altogether.
In Criminal Cases. To the maximum extent possible, all conferences and proceedings will be held by either telephone or video. No later than one week before a scheduled appearance, counsel must confer and submit a letter to the Court indicating their views on whether the Court can, consistent with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (see, e.g., Rules 5(f), 10(b) & (c), and 43) and any other relevant law, conduct the matter by telephone or video and, if applicable, whether the Defendant either consents to appearing in that manner or to waiving his or her appearance altogether.
Page 1 | In Criminal Cases
TRO applications must be emailed in PDF format with urgent subject line and contact information.
Parties intending to file applications for TROs or other emergency relief must send all of their papers (in text-searchable PDF format) to the Court by email. The email should (1) include the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) provide a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached; and (3) provide the relevant parties’ availability for a telephone conference in the next few days.
Page 2 | Applications for Temporary Restraining Orders (“TROs”)
Pro se parties must mail communications to Pro Se Intake Unit unless granted permission for electronic filing.
Pro se parties are encouraged to (1) consent to electronic service (via ECF or email); or (2) seek the Court’s permission to file documents through the ECF system or by email to the Court. Unless the Court grants permission to file documents electronically, all communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to: Pro Se Intake Unit Charles L. Brieant Courthouse 300 Quarropas Street White Plains, NY 10601
Page 2 | By Pro Se Parties
Hand deliveries to chambers require advance permission from the court.
Nothing may be delivered to Chambers absent advance permission from the Court.
Page 2 | Hand Deliveries
For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties should send an email to Chambers that (1) includes the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) specifies the case name and docket number; (3) briefly describes the nature of the issue; and (4) provides a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.
For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties should send an email to Chambers that (1) includes the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) specifies the case name and docket number; (3) briefly describes the nature of the issue; and (4) provides a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.
Page 2 | Urgent Matters
Telephone calls to chambers will not be answered; use ECF or email instead.
Telephone calls will not be answered. Thus, parties are encouraged to make any requests or inquiries to the Court through ECF or, if permitted or required under the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices, by email.
Page 2 | Telephone Calls
Faxes are prohibited for all purposes.
Faxes are not permitted for any purposes.
Page 2 | Faxes
AUSA must email court immediately upon new criminal case assignment to arrange conference.
Upon assignment of a new criminal case to Judge Román, the Assistant United States Attorney must immediately email the Court to arrange for a prompt conference.
Page 2 | In New Criminal Cases
TRO/preliminary injunction papers must be emailed to the Court (copying all relevant counsel) with 'URGENT' in the subject line, a contact phone number, and the parties' telephone-conference availability; hand delivery requires advance permission.
When seeking a preliminary injunction and/or temporary restraining order, the moving party must send all their papers (in text-searchable PDF format) to the Court by email, copying counsel for all relevant parties. The email should (1) include the word "URGENT" in the subject line; (2) provide a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached; and (3) provide the relevant parties' availability for a telephone conference. Parties should not hand-deliver any documents without advance permission from the Court.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - I. Applications for Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order
Jury-trial submissions (including any oppositions) must also be sent to Chambers by email.
These submissions, including any oppositions, shall be filed via ECF and sent to Chambers by email, with one courtesy copy of each submitted to Chambers.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 5. Trial Procedures - C. Additional Submissions in Jury Cases
Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Office.
All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with any courtesy copies of those papers, must be sent to the Pro Se Office.
Pro se parties must file original with Pro Se Clerk and serve other pro se parties.
The pro se party must file an original of this Statement with the Pro Se Clerk and serve a copy on all other pro se parties.
Pro se parties must mail all communications to Pro Se Clerk, not Chambers.
All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Clerk. No document or filing should be sent directly to Chambers.
Telephone calls to Chambers only for urgent matters requiring immediate attention.
Telephone Calls. Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only for urgent matters requiring immediate attention. In such rare situations, call Chambers at (914) 390-4177.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COMMUNICATIONS
Faxes to Chambers encouraged; max 5 pages without permission; must send copies to all counsel.
Faxes to Chambers in lieu of mail or hand deliveries are encouraged. The fax number is (914) 390-4179. Copies must be simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. No document longer than five pages may be faxed without prior permission.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Communications with Chambers
Email to Court requires prior approval; must identify authorizing person; subject line must include docket, parties, and subject.
If a party wishes to email a .pdf letter or document to the Court, it must obtain prior approval of the Court. The body of the email must clearly identify the person in Chambers who authorized permission to send it. The email subject line must state clearly (i) the docket number of the case, (ii) the party names, and (iii) the subject of the communication.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Communications with Chambers
Fax letters to Chambers preferred; do not send duplicate mail/fax; do not send counsel correspondence to Court.
Letters sent to Chambers by fax are preferred. Do not both fax and mail the same letter. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Communications with Chambers
Telephone calls to Chambers at (914) 390-4177 are permitted only for urgent matters requiring immediate attention.
Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only for urgent matters requiring immediate attention. In such rare situations, call Chambers (914) 390-4177.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Communications with Chambers - C. Telephone Calls
Communications with Chambers must be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.
Except as otherwise provided below, communications with Chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Communications with Chambers - A. Letters
Correspondence between counsel must not be sent to the Court or filed on ECF, except as exhibits to an otherwise properly filed document.
Correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court or filed on ECF (except as exhibits to an otherwise properly filed document.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Communications with Chambers - A. Letters
Pro Se Clinic provides telephone assistance only by appointment; call to schedule.
The New York Legal Assistance Group’s Pro Se Clinic has suspended all in-person client meetings until further notice. Limited-scope legal assistance will continue to be provided, but only by appointment and only over the telephone. To schedule an appointment, call (212) 659-6190 and leave a message specifying a call-back number.
Page 2 | Pro Se Clinic
Chambers may be contacted by email at RomanNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Chambers Email RomanNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov
Civil cases
Page 1 | Chambers Email
Docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters should be directed to Courtroom Deputy Clerk Gina Sicora at (914) 390-4178.
Please call Gina Sicora, Courtroom Deputy Clerk, at (914) 390-4178.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 1. Communications with Chambers - B. Docketing, Scheduling, and Calendar Matters
Parties may request oral argument by letter when their moving or opposing reply papers are filed, and the Court will decide whether argument will be heard.
Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing reply papers are filed. The Court will determine whether argument will be heard and, if so, will advise counsel of the argument date.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - E. Oral Argument on Motions
Initial case management conference scheduled; telephone arrangements for incarcerated parties.
The Court will schedule an initial case management conference. Arrangements will be made for incarcerated parties to appear by telephone.
Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
Court encourages participation of inexperienced attorneys in courtroom proceedings.
As a matter of policy, the Court supports the professional development of the next generation of litigators and strongly encourages the participation of relatively inexperienced attorneys in all types of courtroom proceedings, including conferences and trials.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Conferences
Principal trial counsel must appear at conferences; junior attorneys encouraged to take active role.
The attorney who will serve as principal trial counsel shall appear at all conferences with the Court. However, the Court encourages junior attorneys who have worked on the case to take an active role during conferences.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Conferences
Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing reply papers are filed.
Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing reply papers are filed.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Pleadings and Motions
Junior attorneys who assisted in case preparation are encouraged to participate in trial.
In accordance with its policy of promoting the professional development of relatively new litigators, the Court welcomes the active participation of junior attorneys who have assisted in the preparation of the case during trial.
Civil cases
The Court encourages junior attorneys who worked on the case to take an active role during conferences.
However, the Court encourages junior attorneys who have worked on the case to take an active role during conferences.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 2. Conferences - B. Attendance by Principal Trial Counsel
The Court strongly encourages relatively inexperienced attorneys to participate in all types of courtroom proceedings, including conferences and trials.
As a matter of policy, the Court supports the professional development of the next generation of litigators and strongly encourages the participation of relatively inexperienced attorneys in all types of courtroom proceedings, including conferences and trials.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 2. Conferences - A. In General
The Court makes a greater effort to grant oral argument where a junior attorney will argue the motion.
In keeping with the Court's commitment to providing courtroom opportunities to less experienced attorneys, the Court will make a greater effort to grant argument where a junior attorney will argue the motion.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 3. Pleadings and Motions - E. Oral Argument on Motions