Procedures verified June 25, 2026
Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. — United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Letters capped at 3 pages — shorter than most SDNY judges. Exceeding this limit is non-compliant.
- 2. All letters must be filed on ECF. Do not send letters directly to chambers by email unless specifically authorized.
- 3. All adjournment and extension requests must be filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters or proposed stipulations.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
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Before the Hearing
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
All communications by letter filed on ECF. Telephone calls to chambers permitted only in emergencies. See individual practices for specific restrictions.
Discovery Dispute Procedure
Follow Local Civil Rule 37.2 with modifications. Must first confer in good faith. If unresolved, file a letter-motion on ECF (max 5 pages). Opposition filed within 3 business days. [A. Pre-Motion Conferences in Civil Cases. For discovery motions, follow Local C]
Under Seal Filings
Follow SDNY ECF Privacy Policy and standard SDNY sealing procedures. See Individual Rules for specific requirements if any. [C. Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases]
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AI & Style Preferences
AI Disclosure Requirement
Not specified.
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