Procedures verified June 26, 2026
Judge Kelly Beauzard Gallagher -- United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Motions decided on papers — no hearings held
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Reply brief requires leave of court -- do not file a reply as of right. Seek leave first. If leave is granted, the reply is capped at 10 pages.
- 2. Page limits are 20 pages for both opening and opposition briefs -- lower than the 25-page limit most other EDPA judges allow. Budget accordingly.
- 3. MSJ format: movant files a Statement of Undisputed Facts (SUF) plus an appendix of record evidence; respondent files a Statement of Disputed Facts (SDF). Neither party may file a traditional unilateral numbered SMF without the counterpart document from the other side.
- 4. Oral argument is not automatic. Assume papers-only disposition unless the court notifies you of argument.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | No standard motion hearing calendar. Judge Gallagher decides motions on the papers and schedules argument when helpful. |
| Motion Limit | 20 pages maximum for opening brief. [Judge Gallagher Individual Practices -- Page Limits] |
| Reply Limit | Reply requires leave of court. If leave is granted, reply may not exceed 10 pages. [Judge Gallagher Individual Practices -- Reply] |
| Chambers Copies | ✗ Not required Not published. |
| Tentative Rulings | Not issued. E.D. Pa. does not use a tentative ruling system. |
| Remote Appearances | No published individual procedures. Follow any case-specific scheduling order. |
| Discovery | All discovery disputes referred to the assigned magistrate judge. [E.D. Pa. L.R. 72.1] |
Procedural Briefing by Motion Type
C.D. Cal. · Standing Orders
Procedural Requirements
Key Traps
Compare to Other C.D. Cal. Judges
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
No standard motion hearing calendar. Judge Gallagher decides motions on the papers and schedules argument when helpful.
Notice Period
Per E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(c): response due within 14 days of service. Reply requires leave of court. [E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(c)]
Motion Page / Word Limit
20 pages maximum for opening brief. [Judge Gallagher Individual Practices -- Page Limits]
Opposition Limit
20 pages maximum for opposition brief. [Judge Gallagher Individual Practices -- Page Limits]
Reply Limit
Reply requires leave of court. If leave is granted, reply may not exceed 10 pages. [Judge Gallagher Individual Practices -- Reply]
Font & Formatting
Per E.D. Pa. L.R. 5.1.2: double-spaced, 12-point font.
Footnote Policy
Not specified in individual procedures.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
✗ Not required
Not published.
Proposed Orders
Per E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(a): required with every motion. [E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(a)]
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
Not issued. E.D. Pa. does not use a tentative ruling system.
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
N/A.
Oral Argument
Available when the court finds argument would be helpful. No automatic right per E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(f). [E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(f)]
Remote Appearances
No published individual procedures. Follow any case-specific scheduling order.
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
No ex parte contact with chambers. Written motions or the court's scheduling channels only.
Discovery Referral
All discovery disputes referred to the assigned magistrate judge. [E.D. Pa. L.R. 72.1]
Discovery Dispute Procedure Submission-first
Governed by the assigned magistrate judge's individual practices.
Ex Parte Applications
No published individual procedures. Follow Federal Rules and any case-specific order.
Settlement Notification
No published individual procedures. Follow any case-specific scheduling order.
Lead Counsel
Not specified.
Under Seal Filings
Per E.D. Pa. L.R. 5.1.5.
Continuances & Calendar Conflicts
File a motion with good cause. No published individual procedures.
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AI & Style Preferences
AI Disclosure Requirement
Not specified.
Additional Notes
Judge Kelly Beauzard Gallagher. PDF at galpol.pdf. 20/20 page structure for motion and opposition -- tighter than most EDPA judges. Reply requires leave (max 10 pages if granted). MSJ: movant SUF + appendix; respondent SDF. Oral argument when helpful.
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