The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky. As a general rule, no physical/paper courtesy copies of documents filed on ECF should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky.
Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 26, rule 27, rule 28, rule 29, rule 30, rule 31, rule 32, rule 33, rule 34, rule 35, rule 36, rule 37, and rule 45. Pre-motion conference required only for discovery motions under Rules 26-37 or Rule 45.
Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky's formatting rule includes file format PDF. Moving papers, letter-motions, and letters must be in searchable PDF format.
The rule requires table of contents and table of authorities. Memoranda over 10 pages require table of contents and table of authorities.
The rule requires trial evidence disclosure and expert testimony disclosure. Parties must comply with expert testimony and trial evidence disclosure requirements
Parties may contact Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky's court by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Nonincarcerated pro se parties must file motion for ECF permission
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky. Process: file redacted on ecf, file unredacted to clerk, and file unredacted to chambers. Confidential materials may be redacted or filed under seal only with Court direction or as required by FRCP 5.2.
Requests should be made at least 1 week in advance when this rule applies before Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky. Requests for extensions of time or adjournments must be made at least one week before the deadline or scheduled appearance, absent good cause.
Yes. Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky requires bundling for covered papers. Pretrial procedures apply only to consent cases before Judge Tarnofsky
Yes. Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Court encourages junior lawyers to argue motions they helped prepare
Settlement conferences are confidential and off the record.
Nonincarcerated pro se parties must file motion for ECF permission
Communications with the Court should be by letter filed on ECF except for settlement conference submissions and in camera submissions which can be sent to the email address for civil matters at TarnofskyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only for urgent matters requiring immediate attention.
Emails to Chambers are only permitted for urgent matters requiring immediate attention or when otherwise expressly permitted by the Court in advance.
No faxed communications shall be permitted without prior permission from Judge Tarnofsky's Chambers. All faxes must simultaneously be delivered to all parties.
Requests that may be made by letter-motion include requests for: discovery conferences to address discovery disputes before formal motion practice, adjournments, extensions of time, pre-motion conferences, sealing, and settlement conferences.
Requests for extensions of time or adjournments must be made at least one week before the deadline or scheduled appearance, absent good cause.
Letter-motions for adjournments or extensions must include: original date(s), number of previous requests, and adversary consent status with reasons if denied.
Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of 500 Pearl Street and may not be brought directly to Chambers.
As a general rule, no physical/paper courtesy copies of documents filed on ECF should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky.
Orders permitting attorneys to bring electronic devices to Court are available on the SDNY website and should be emailed to Chambers for approval, not filed on ECF.
For docketing, scheduling and calendar matters, email TarnofskyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
All counsel are required to register promptly as ECF filers and to enter an appearance in the case.
Pro se parties must deliver communications to Pro Se Intake Unit or email with docket number and PDF attachments
Settlement conference submissions may be delivered to Court Security, mailed to Chambers, or emailed to specific address
Pro se parties prohibited from calling Chambers without prior permission
Pro se communications are docketed upon receipt and constitute service on ECF users
Pro se parties must serve non-ECF parties and provide proof of service
Pro se parties cannot file correspondence and discovery requests/responses with the Court
Pre-motion conference required only for discovery motions under Rules 26-37 or Rule 45.
Good faith meet-and-confer required in person or by phone before discovery motions.
Responsive letters to discovery motions due within 3 business days.
Opposition to letter-motions due within 3 business days; reply within 1 business day.
Parties may agree to alternate briefing schedule but must get Court approval.
Opposition and reply papers for formal motions follow Local Civil Rule 6.1.
Parties encouraged to agree on briefing schedule before filing formal motions.
Agreed briefing schedules must be approved by Court in notice of motion or letter-motion.
Modifications to agreed briefing schedules require Court approval by letter-motion.
Alternate/new briefing schedules require Court approval or default to Local Civil Rule 6.1.