Judge Ronnie Abrams
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Indictment, Complaint)
Required
Filings (In Limine Motion, Proposed Voir Dire, Jury Instructions, Verdict Forms)
Required
Filings (Witness List, Exhibit List, Section 3500 Material)
Required • Binding: Looseleaf Binder
Filings (Letter)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings (Motion)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
Must Include
- 1Joint Request
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Pro se briefs: 25 pages (support/response), 10 pages (reply). Attorney/computer briefs: 8,750 words (support/response), 3,500 words (reply).
As set forth in Local Civil Rule 7.1, if filed by an attorney or prepared with a computer, briefs in support of and in response to motions (except for motions for reconsideration) may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. If filed by a party who is not represented by an attorney and handwritten or prepared with a typewriter, briefs in support of and in response to a motion may not exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages.
Sensitive letters may be emailed to chambers as searchable PDF with courtesy copies to counsel
Letters containing sensitive or confidential information that cannot be filed on ECF in accordance with the procedures set forth in Paragraph 5 below may be emailed to the Court (Abrams_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as a text-searchable .pdf attachment with a copy simultaneously delivered to all counsel.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Letters to chambers limited to 5 pages unless otherwise ordered
Unless the Court orders otherwise, letters may not exceed five (5) pages in length.
Opposing party must call chambers within 1 business day and respond by letter within 3 business days for discovery disputes
If the opposing party wishes to respond, it must call Chambers within one (1) business day to advise that a responsive letter will be forthcoming, and its response shall be by letter to the Court not exceeding three pages within three (3) business days of the filing of the original letter-motion.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required1 business day
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; reply briefs limited to 3,500 words
Per Local Civil Rule 7.1, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions (except for motions for reconsideration) may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words.
Reply briefs limited to 3,500 words
reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words.
Memoranda of 3,500+ words require table of contents and table of authorities
Memoranda of 3,500 words or more shall contain a table of contents and a table of authorities, and shall conform to Local Civil Rule 11.1.
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