Judge Richard M. Berman
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Required
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings (Pleading, Correspondence, Letter Motion)
Required
Filings (Pretrial Submission)
Required
Filings (Affidavit, Documentary Evidence)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Affects Other Dates
- 6Proposed Rescheduled Date
- 7Reason For Request
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Pre-motion letter must not exceed 3 pages (double-spaced) and must state bases for anticipated motion.
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not to exceed three pages (double-spaced) in length setting forth the bases for the anticipated motion.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Memoranda of law (support/opposition) limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages, all double-spaced.
Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions may be up to 25 pages (double-spaced), and reply memoranda may be up to 10 pages (double-spaced).
Memoranda of 10+ pages must include table of contents and table of authorities.
All memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents and a table of authorities.
Document Type
Memorandum Of Law
Memoranda must use double spacing, one-inch margins, 12-point font for text and footnotes (footnotes may be single-spaced).
Use double spacing, one-inch margins, and 12-point font for text and footnotes (footnotes may be single-spaced).
Witness affidavits up to 10 double-spaced pages serve as direct testimony in non-jury cases.
In non-jury cases—an affidavit for each witness (of up to 10 pages double-spaced) shall suffice (and serve) as that witness’s direct testimony.
Document Type
Witness Affidavit
Exhibits limited to 15 pages (except complaint).
Each exhibit – other than the complaint – is limited to fifteen pages.
Letters from represented parties must be docketed on ECF and emailed as PDF to chambers.
Letters on behalf of parties represented by counsel must be both docketed on ECF and e-mailed as a PDF attachment to the following address: CA02_RJSChambers@ca2.uscourts.gov.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Phone calls to chambers only for immediate attention situations.
Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call (212) 857-2450.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages.
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter in accordance with Rule 1.A, 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
Response to pre-motion letter due within 3 business days, max 3 pages.
All parties served with the letter must submit a letter response, not to exceed three pages, within three business days from submission of the notification letter.
Pre-Motion Conference
Check specific requirements before filing.
Letter Requirements
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.
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.
Memoranda of 10+ pages require table of contents.
Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents.
Document Type
Memorandum Of Law
Memoranda of law require 12pt font, double-spacing, 1-inch margins.
All memoranda of law shall (1) be produced in a font size of twelve point or higher, (2) be double-spaced, and (3) have one-inch margins on all sides.
Footnotes require 12pt font, single-spacing with 12pt space between.
Footnotes shall (1) be produced in a font size of twelve point or higher, and (2) be single-spaced with a twelve point space between footnotes appearing on the same page.
Joint discovery dispute letter (max 5 pages) required before discovery motion.
Unless otherwise directed, and before making any discovery motion, counsel should describe their discovery disputes in a single letter, jointly composed, not to exceed five pages.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Affidavits limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Affidavits may not exceed ten double-spaced pages.
Pretrial memorandum limited to 10 pages.
a pretrial memorandum, not to exceed 10 pages.