All local rules for E.D. Pa., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
In accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Judges, each district judge shall have an assigned magistrate judge. (p. 50)
Matters shall be referred to magistrate judges at the direction of the district judge to whom the case is assigned. (p. 50)
Local R. Civ. P. 72.1(II)
“Should the parties be unable to resolve a discovery dispute in good faith, they may request the assistance of the Court.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“For straightforward disputes, the parties may request a virtual conference via letter or email to Chambers.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“If a dispute arises during a deposition, counsel are invited to call Chambers in the event that the Judge is available to supply an immediate ruling.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“If Judge Weilheimer is not immediately available, the parties should note the objection, have the question answered, and the Judge will issue a ruling prior to trial.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No motion or other application pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery or pursuant to this rule shall be made unless it contains a certification of counsel that the parties, after reasonable effort, are unable to resolve the dispute. (p. 30)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(f)
“Prior to filing discovery motions, 12(b) motions, or other dispositive motions, counsel contemplating the filing of these motions shall contact opposing counsel to discuss the substance of the anticipated motion and to provide an opportunity to cure any alleged deficiencies or to try to resolve the conflict prior to the filing of the Motion.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“This communication must occur at least five days prior to the filing of the Motion.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“"Communication" means substantive verbal communication.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Failure to communicate by the filing party may result in the motion being denied.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Failure to respond within a reasonable timeframe to attempts to communicate from the filing party may result in sanctions for the non-responding party.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“The parties are expected to meet and confer prior to requesting Court intervention.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“The parties shall conduct substantive verbal communications.” · Meet and Confer Requirements
“A report that opposing counsel was not available or that the parties made reasonable efforts is likewise insufficient.” · Meet and Confer Requirements
“The Court will deny any 12(b)(6), (e) or (f) motion or discovery motion that fails to conform with these requirements.” · Meet and Confer Requirements
it contains a certification of counsel that the parties, after reasonable effort, are unable to resolve the dispute. (p. 30)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(f)
“Should the parties be unable to resolve the dispute, the filing party shall file a Certification indicating that they have communicated with the non-filing party or parties in an attempt to resolve the dispute and the date(s) of discussion(s), the length of the discussion, as well as a brief (no more than one sentence each) description of the issues which were discussed.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Failure to communicate by the filing party may result in the motion being denied.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Each counsel should sign and date the certification.” · Meet and Confer Requirements
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“For straightforward disputes, the parties may request a virtual conference via letter or email to Chambers.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
Every motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery (p. 29)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(b)
“For straightforward disputes, the parties may request a virtual conference via letter or email to Chambers.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“This correspondence should summarize the reason for the requested conference.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“A motion should be filed for any discovery dispute for which Judge Weilheimer needs to review extensive materials or for which the conflict cannot be addressed in a brief conference.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
Every motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery shall identify and provide, verbatim, the relevant parts of the interrogatory, request, answer, response, objection, notice, subpoena, or depositions in the party’s memorandum. (p. 29)
Counsel may also identify the disputed discovery in an attached exhibit, provided that the exhibit clearly identifies the relevant portions. (p. 29)
Any party responding to the motion shall provide, verbatim, any other part that the party believes necessary to the court's consideration of the motion. (p. 29)
A routine motion to compel answers to interrogatories or to compel compliance with a request for production under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34, wherein it is averred that no response or objection has been timely served, need have no accompanying brief, and need have no copy of the interrogatories or Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 request attached. (p. 30)
Every motion shall be accompanied by a form of order which, if approved by the court, would grant the relief sought by the motion. (p. 18)
Every motion not certified as uncontested, or not governed by Local Civil Rule 26.1(g), shall be accompanied by a brief containing a concise statement of the legal contentions and authorities relied upon in support of the motion. (p. 18)
Unless the Court directs otherwise, any party opposing the motion shall serve a brief in opposition together with such answer or other response that may be appropriate, within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion and supporting brief. (p. 18)
Counsel are directed to consult each judge’s policies and procedures. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(b), 26.1(g), 7.1(a), 7.1(c)
“Responses to discovery motions are due seven days after the filing of the Motion.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“With the exceptions of motions in limine, briefs and memoranda filed in support of or in opposition to a motion are limited to 25 pages in length.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“All documents shall be filed in 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced with one-inch margins and numbered pages.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
The Court may require or permit additional briefs or submissions if the Court deems them necessary. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(c)
“Reply briefs are not permitted without leave of court.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Motions for Leave to file a Reply shall be docketed within five days of the docketing of the response with a courtesy copy sent to chambers via email to the e-mail listed above.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“Oral argument will be scheduled by Chambers when it is beneficial to the Court.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Parties may request oral argument, but the Court will frequently decide a motion on the papers even where such a request is made.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“If a dispute arises during a deposition, counsel are invited to call Chambers in the event that the Judge is available to supply an immediate ruling.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“If Judge Weilheimer is not immediately available, the parties should note the objection, have the question answered, and the Judge will issue a ruling prior to trial.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“If the objecting party refuses to have a witness answer the "objectionable" question and the Court determines that witness shall be re-deposed on that issue, the costs of the re-deposition will be borne entirely by the objecting party.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Failure to respond within a reasonable timeframe to attempts to communicate from the filing party may result in sanctions for the non-responding party.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“The Court will deny any 12(b)(6), (e) or (f) motion or discovery motion that fails to conform with these requirements.” · Meet and Confer Requirements
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Oral argument will be scheduled by Chambers when it is beneficial to the Court.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Parties may request oral argument, but the Court will frequently decide a motion on the papers even where such a request is made.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“Oral argument will be scheduled by Chambers when it is beneficial to the Court.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Parties may request oral argument, but the Court will frequently decide a motion on the papers even where such a request is made.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“Parties may request oral argument, but the Court will frequently decide a motion on the papers even where such a request is made.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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“While a motion for leave to appear pro hac vice is pending, local counsel must be present at every appearance before the Court, including those held on the phone or virtually.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Judge Weilheimer believes the courtroom provides the opportunity for growth and development for the newest members of our profession and encourages senior counsel to give their associates, who have skilled knowledge on the matter, the opportunity to appear and make argument to the Court.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“When a party chooses to avail itself of this opportunity, counsel should notify the Court either at sidebar on the day of argument or in advance via email to Chambers of the name of the associate who will be representing the party and the name of senior/supervising counsel.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Supervising counsel will be given an opportunity to supplement their associate's argument.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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No judicial proceedings may be broadcast by radio or television, or filmed by still or motion-picture camera or other electronic device, (p. 52)
Except as provided by any applicable standing court order concerning electronic devices, no cameras, broadcasting mechanisms, or electronic device capable of filming or recording may be brought into, or retained or operated within, any district court courtroom or any hall on the same floor as such courtroom. (p. 52)
Local R. Civ. P. 83.3(a), (b)
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No attorney shall, without just cause, fail to appear when that attorney's case is before the court on a call, motion, pretrial proceeding, or trial, (p. 66)
Any attorney who fails to comply with (a) or (b) may be disciplined as the court shall deem just. (p. 66)
Local R. Civ. P. 83.6.1(b), (c)
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Unless the Court directs otherwise, any party opposing the motion shall serve a brief in opposition together with such answer or other response that may be appropriate, within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion and supporting brief. (p. 18)
Local Civ. R. 7.1(c)
“The Court will typically set a deadline by which a party opposing summary judgment must file its opposition in its Scheduling Order.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“In the absence of a deadline set by the Court in a Scheduling Order, parties have 30 days to respond to a motion for summary judgment.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“At least 28 days in advance of a motion for summary judgment, all parties are required to meet and confer regarding the possibility of entering into a joint statement of undisputed facts (the “Joint Statement”).” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“At least 28 days in advance of a motion for summary judgment, all parties are required to meet and confer regarding the possibility of entering into a joint statement of undisputed facts (the "Joint Statement").” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“The Joint Statement should include all facts upon which any party expects to rely in moving for or opposing summary judgment and about which there is no factual dispute between the parties.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“The Court expects that in virtually all cases, at least some basic relevant facts should be easily includable in a Joint Statement.1 The Joint Statement should be drafted neutrally and factually (without needless adjectives) so as to best facilitate a filing which will be useful to the Court.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Agreeing upon the submission of a Joint Statement will not preclude a party from arguing in briefing that there are other undisputed facts besides those on which the parties were able to agree.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“But no party shall unilaterally file a "Statement of Undisputed Facts" setting forth its interpretation of the record.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“If the parties cannot come to an agreement on a Joint Statement, the filing party is required to include a certification that no agreement could be reached.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“If the Court later concludes from briefing that the parties do agree on enough material facts to justify submission of a Joint Statement, the Court may sua sponte schedule a hearing and/or request briefing from the parties to determine whether sanctions are appropriate for failure to comply with these protocols, and/or may reject the filings and require both parties to submit a revised Joint Statement.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
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“The Joint Statement should include exhibits, where relevant.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“But no party shall unilaterally file a "Statement of Undisputed Facts" setting forth its interpretation of the record.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“All references to facts not included in the Joint Statement described above must be contained within the party's memorandum and cite to the record.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“Where the parties agree upon a Joint Statement, all factual citations should be made to the Joint Statement, to the extent they can be.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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In the absence of a timely response, the motion may be granted as uncontested except as provided under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, or otherwise prohibited by law. (p. 18)
Local Civ. R. 7.1(c)
“If the Court later concludes from briefing that the parties do agree on enough material facts to justify submission of a Joint Statement, the Court may sua sponte schedule a hearing and/or request briefing from the parties to determine whether sanctions are appropriate for failure to comply with these protocols, and/or may reject the filings and require both parties to submit a revised Joint Statement.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No admission shall be effective until such time as the fee has been paid, except that any counsel appearing in a case transferred pursuant to an Order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation need not pay such a fee. (p. 56)
Standing Order (Feb. 13, 2023); LCvR 83.5.2(b); form
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(a) Except for attorneys appearing on behalf of the United States Government or a department or agency thereof pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.5(e), any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court shall, in each proceeding in which that attorney desires to appear, have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court upon whom all pleadings, motions, notices and other papers can be served conformably to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of this court. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(a)
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(b) An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court shall not actively participate in the conduct of any trial or pre-trial or post-trial proceeding before this Court unless, upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court containing a verified application, leave to do so shall have been granted. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b)
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C. I state that I am at present a member of the aforesaid bar(s) in good standing, and that I will demean myself as an attorney of this court uprightly and according to law, and that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States. (p. 2)
The undersigned member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania hereby moves for the admission of _______________________________________________ to practice in said court pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.5.2(b), and certify that I know (or after reasonable inquiry believe) that the applicant is a member in good standing of the above-referenced state and federal court(s) and that the applicant's private and personal character is good. (p. 3)
Court form
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(b) An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court shall not actively participate in the conduct of any trial or pre-trial or post-trial proceeding before this Court unless, upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court containing a verified application, leave to do so shall have been granted. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b); court form
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________________ is DIRECTED to request ECF filing access using their PACER Account1. (p. 1)
Court form (proposed order)
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At least one associate counsel shall maintain their appearance on the docket until the conclusion of the case or until granted leave to withdraw by the court. (p. 56)
(a) Except for attorneys appearing on behalf of the United States Government or a department or agency thereof pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.5(e), any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court shall, in each proceeding in which that attorney desires to appear, have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court upon whom all pleadings, motions, notices and other papers can be served conformably to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of this court. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(a)-(b)
“While a motion for leave to appear pro hac vice is pending, local counsel must be present at every appearance before the Court, including those held on the phone or virtually.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“After motion for leave to appear pro hac vice is granted, local counsel need not be present at every appearance, except as outlined infra.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“If pro hac vice counsel shows an unfamiliarity with the Local Rules of Civil Procedure or this Court's protocols, this Court may issue an order requiring local counsel to appear at all future appearances or may discontinue the pro hac vice admission.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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No admission shall be effective until such time as the fee has been paid, except that any counsel appearing in a case transferred pursuant to an Order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation need not pay such a fee. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b)
“Pro hac vice counsel is expected to review and comply with the EDPA local rules as well as Judge Weilheimer's protocols.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
“If pro hac vice counsel shows an unfamiliarity with the Local Rules of Civil Procedure or this Court's protocols, this Court may issue an order requiring local counsel to appear at all future appearances or may discontinue the pro hac vice admission.” · Judge Weilheimer’s Guidelines
I, _________________________________________ the undersigned, am an attorney who is not currently admitted to either the bar of this court or the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and I hereby apply for admission to practice in this court pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.5.2(b) to represent ________________________. (p. 2)
Standing Order (Feb. 13, 2023); court form
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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(e) Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state, territory, or the District of Columbia may, without being admitted generally as an attorney of this Court, act as an attorney in this Court on behalf of the United States Government or any of its departments or agencies. (p. 53)
LCvR 83.5(e); 83.5.2(a)
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Counsel are welcome to contact Chambers via phone or email with any procedural questions or where communication will assist in facilitating the progress of a case. All communication regarding substantive issues must be docketed. Counsel may contact Chambers to provide notification of a substantive filing that needs prompt attention from the Court. Chambers email: Chambers_Weilheimer@paed.uscourts.gov Chambers phone: 267-299-7760 Judge Weilheimer's staff cannot give legal advice. Ex parte advocacy on any substantive issue is prohibited.
Silent on page limits for opposition briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Silent on page limits for reply briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
With the exceptions of motions in limine, briefs and memoranda filed in support of or in opposition to a motion are limited to 25 pages in length.
Reply briefs are not permitted without leave of court. Motions for Leave to file a Reply shall be docketed within five days of the docketing of the response with a courtesy copy sent to chambers via email to the e-mail listed above. Motions for Leave should highlight the specific issues raised in the response brief to which a reply is requested. Counsel should not prepare and attach their proposed reply to their Motion. A ruling will be made on the Motion for Leave without a response from opposing counsel. If the Court grants leave to file a reply, the order will clearly specify the scope of the reply and the due date.
When the total number of pages in the exhibits/attachments to any filing exceeds 20 pages, within 48 hours of the docketing of the filing, one hard copy of the exhibits is to be provided to Chambers. If the provided attachments are for more than two exhibits, the documents should be placed in a binder, tabbed with a table of contents that corresponds to the related pleading.
(a) Every motion shall be accompanied by a form of order which, if approved by the court, would grant the relief sought by the motion. Every response in opposition to a motion shall be accompanied by a form of order, which, if approved by the court, will deny or amend the relief sought by the motion. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(a) ↗
Judge Weilheimer will consider entry of a stipulated confidentiality or sealing orders if the parties demonstrate that "good cause" exists pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c)(1)(G). All such orders must contain the following language: "The Court retains the right to allow disclosure of any subject covered by this stipulation or to modify this stipulation at any time in the interest of justice." Where a confidentiality order which covers the duration of litigation has already been entered by the Court, filings which include information subject to that confidentiality order may be filed under seal without the filing of a separate motion to seal. If no such confidentiality order has been entered, any filing placed under seal must be accompanied by a contemporaneous motion to seal. Within seven days of the docketing of anything filed under seal (or, in the case of a motion, within seven days of the close of briefing on a given motion), a filing party of any sealed submission shall publicly file a redacted version of the filing(s).
At least 28 days in advance of a motion for summary judgment, all parties are required to meet and confer regarding the possibility of entering into a joint statement of undisputed facts (the "Joint Statement"). The Joint Statement should include all facts upon which any party expects to rely in moving for or opposing summary judgment and about which there is no factual dispute between the parties. No party shall unilaterally file a "Statement of Undisputed Facts" setting forth its interpretation of the record. All references to facts not included in the Joint Statement described above must be contained within the party's memorandum and cite to the record. In the absence of a deadline set by the Court in a Scheduling Order, parties have 30 days to respond to a motion for summary judgment. Source ↗