--- title: "Analisa Nadine Torres | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/analisa-nadine-torres" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-08" --- # Analisa Nadine Torres U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York · Judge ## Profile - Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York - State: New York - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-25 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, District Court, S.D. New York, 2013-present - Analisa Nadine Torres is a federal judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate by voice vote - Elected justice, New York Supreme Court, Criminal Term (2010–2013) - Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Criminal Term, 2004-2013 - Acting justice, New York Supreme Court, Criminal Term (2004–2011) - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, 2003-2004 - Judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York, 2000-2002 - Law clerk, Hon. Elliott Wilk, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Civil Term, 1992-1999 - Current role: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (active) ### Education - Harvard University — B.A. (1981) - Harvard College - Columbia Law School ### Additional information - General counsel, South Bronx New York Overall Economic Development Corp., 1992-present - Commissioner, New York City Planning Commission, 1993-1995 - Private practice, New York City, 1984-1992 - Date of birth: 1959-01-01 - Family background: Her father, Frank Torres, was a New York Supreme Court justice and State Assembly member; her grandfather, Felipe N. Torres, was a Family Court judge and assemblyman - Birth place: New York, NY ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### civil remote testimony Scope: courtwide In federal district-court civil proceedings, testimony is ordinarily taken in open court; remote contemporaneous testimony requires good cause in compelling circumstances and appropriate safeguards. Evidence excerpt: For good cause in compelling circumstances and with appropriate safeguards, the court may permit testimony in open court by contemporaneous transmission from a different location. [Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 43(a), Testimony in Open Court](https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/current-rules-practice-procedure/federal-rules-civil-procedure) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### criminal recording and broadcasting Scope: courtwide Federal district courts may not permit courtroom photography or broadcasting during criminal judicial proceedings unless a statute or another federal rule provides an exception. Evidence excerpt: Except as otherwise provided by a statute or these rules, the court must not permit the taking of photographs in the courtroom during judicial proceedings or the broadcasting of judicial proceedings from the courtroom. [Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53, Courtroom Photographing and Broadcasting Prohibited](https://www.uscourts.gov/court-records/access-court-proceedings/remote-public-access-proceedings/history-cameras-broadcasting-and-remote-public-access-courts) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.fjc.gov/node/1394176) - [Official roster](https://www.fjc.gov/node/1394176) - [Federal Judicial Center biography](https://www.fjc.gov/node/1394176) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/3243/analisa-nadine-torres/) - [Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 43(a), Testimony in Open Court](https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/current-rules-practice-procedure/federal-rules-civil-procedure) - [Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53, Courtroom Photographing and Broadcasting Prohibited](https://www.uscourts.gov/court-records/access-court-proceedings/remote-public-access-proceedings/history-cameras-broadcasting-and-remote-public-access-courts) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/3243/analisa-nadine-torres/) - [Wikidata: Analisa Torres](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4751030) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/analisa-nadine-torres", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/analisa-nadine-torres", "name": "Analisa Nadine Torres | KnowJudges", "description": "Analisa Nadine Torres, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. 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Contact with Chambers. Communications with the Court shall occur by letter, except as otherwise provided below. Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergencies requiring immediate attention. Prior to calling chambers with questions about the Court’s rules and practices, parties should review the Court’s Individual Practices. The chambers phone number is (212) 805-0292. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Faxes to chambers are permitted only with prior authorization. Faxed submissions shall identify the individual in chambers who authorized the fax. Copies shall be simultaneously faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered to all counsel. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers B. Letters and Letter Motions. Unless there is a request to file a letter under seal, letters and letter motions shall be filed electronically on ECF and must comply with the S.D.N.Y. Local Civil Rules and Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions. The email address for chambers is Torres_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Letters to be filed under seal shall be emailed to the Court in accordance with Rule IV(A) below. Letters solely between parties or their counsel or otherwise not addressed to the Court shall not be filed on ECF or sent to the Court (except as exhibits to an otherwise properly filed document). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Except as provided in Rule V(G), no papers, including courtesy hard copies of any filing or document, may be submitted to chambers. All documents must be filed on ECF or, if permitted or required under these rules, emailed to the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers In the event that a party or counsel is unable to submit a document electronically—either by ECF or email—the document may be mailed to the Court. To the maximum extent possible, however, this means of delivery should be avoided, as delivery of mail to the Court may be delayed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments C. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made in writing and filed on ECF as See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments requests for adjournment or extension; (4) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed schedule shall be included in the letter. Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers D. Related Cases. After an action has been accepted as related to a prior filing, all future court papers and correspondence shall contain the docket number of both the new action and the docket number of the case to which it is related (e.g., 13 Civ. 1234 [rel. 12 Civ. 4321]). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances E. ECF and Attorney Appearances. In accordance with the Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions, counsel are required to register as ECF filers and enter an appearance in the case before the deadline for submitting the proposed Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order. Instructions are available on the Court website at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances A. Attendance by Principal Trial Counsel. The attorney who will serve as principal trial counsel shall appear at all conferences. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies B. Scheduling Order. The Court shall generally request a jointly proposed Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16(b) within two months after the filing of the complaint or notice of removal. The Rule 16(b) Order will be docketed on ECF, and plaintiff’s counsel (or, in a matter removed from state court, defense counsel) is directed to promptly distribute copies to all parties. The Rule 16(b) Order will also direct the parties to submit a joint letter with their jointly proposed Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments If defense counsel has not appeared at least one week prior to the deadline for these submissions, plaintiff’s counsel is directed to submit a letter requesting an adjournment and informing the Court of the status of defense counsel’s appearance and whether plaintiff intends to seek a default judgment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies If a deadline for submitting the proposed Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order has not been set within two months after the filing of the complaint or notice of removal, counsel shall send a letter to alert the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery C. Filings Required in Diversity Cases. In any action in which subject-matter jurisdiction is founded on diversity of citizenship pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, all parties must file a disclosure statement pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Procedure 7.1(a)(2) with the party’s first appearance. Additionally, the party asserting the existence of such jurisdiction shall, prior to the deadline for submitting the proposed Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order, file with the Court a letter no longer than two pages explaining the basis for that party’s assertion that diversity of citizenship exists. Where any party is a corporation, the letter shall state both the place of incorporation and the principal place of business. In cases where any party is a partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, or trust, the letter shall state the citizenship of each of the entity’s members, shareholders, partners, and/or trustees. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers D. Discovery Disputes. All parties shall follow Local Civil Rule 37.2 with the following modifications: A party wishing to raise a discovery dispute with the Court shall first confer in good faith with the opposing party, in person or by telephone, in an effort to resolve the dispute. If this meet-and-confer process does not succeed, the parties shall describe the dispute in a single joint letter to the Court, normally not exceeding six pages. The joint letter shall include a representation that the meet-and-confer process occurred, identifying the time, place, and duration and naming the counsel involved in the discussion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice i. A pre-motion letter is required prior to the filing of any motion, except motions with a jurisdictional time limit as provided by the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, post-judgment motions, motions brought on by a court order to show cause, motions for reargument or reconsideration, motions by incarcerated pro se litigants, motions for admission pro hac vice, motions for attorneys’ fees, motions for remand, motions to appoint lead plaintiff and lead defense counsel in securities class actions, objections to magistrate judges’ rulings, motions for sanctions, motions to withdraw as counsel, motions for reduction of sentence, in forma pauperis motions, petitions to confirm or compel arbitration, or where a delay in filing might result in the loss of a right. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice ii. The movant shall file a letter with the Court, normally not exceeding four pages, setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. Opposition letters, normally not exceeding four pages, shall be submitted within five business days after receipt of the movant’s letter. The parties must also comply with the special rules set forth below for motions to dismiss or for summary judgment. Thereafter, the Court shall notify the parties of the briefing schedule for the motion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice i. In the case of a motion to dismiss, the parties shall exchange two sets of pre-motion letters. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology ii. First: Before the time to file a responsive pleading has expired, the defendant shall send plaintiff a letter not exceeding three single-spaced pages, seeking a more definite statement or setting forth the specific pleading deficiencies in the complaint and other reasons or controlling authorities that defendant contends would warrant dismissal. The plaintiff shall respond by similar letter within five business days indicating the extent, if any, to which plaintiff concurs with defendant’s objections and the amendments, if any, to be made to the complaint to address them, or the reasons and controlling authority that support the pleadings as filed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology The parties shall not submit copies of these letters to the Court. If the time to amend the complaint has expired, the plaintiff may seek leave to amend to address deficiencies identified in this first exchange of letters. Such leave to amend should be sought before the second exchange of letters described in Rule III(B)(iii) below. Under these circumstances, the Court shall liberally grant the plaintiff leave to amend and will grant the defendant an extension of time to answer the complaint as appropriate. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice iii. Second: If, after the first exchange of letters, the defendant still wishes to file a motion to dismiss, the parties shall follow the steps set forth in Rule III(A) above for pre-motion letters, and this second set of letters shall be filed with the Court before the time to file a responsive pleading has expired. Transmittal of a pre-motion letter for a proposed motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b) stays the time to answer or move to dismiss until further order of the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice iv. If a motion to dismiss is filed, the non-moving party must, within ten days of receipt of the motion, notify the Court and its adversary in writing whether (1) it intends to file an amended pleading and when it will do so, or (2) it will rely on the pleading being attacked. Non-moving parties are on notice that declining to amend their pleadings to timely respond to a fully briefed argument in the motion to dismiss may well constitute a See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice This provision does not alter the time to file a response in the Federal Rules or the Local Rules. If the party amends, the opposing party may then (1) file an answer; (2) file a new motion to dismiss; or (3) submit a letter stating that it relies on the previously filed motion to dismiss. If the moving party files an answer or a new motion to dismiss, the Court shall deny the original motion to dismiss as moot without notice to the parties. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses i. Absent good cause, the Court shall not ordinarily have summary judgment practice in a non-jury case. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery ii. Any party wishing to move for summary judgment shall provide all other parties with an electronic copy, in Microsoft Word format, of its Statement of Material Facts pursuant to Local Civil Rule 56.1. The movant must simultaneously provide the other parties any admissible evidence cited in its 56.1 statement that has not previously been produced during discovery. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice iii. Pursuant to Rule III(A) above, the prospective movant shall file with the Court a pre-motion letter informing the Court of the basis for its anticipated motion for summary judgment and attaching the opposing party’s response to the Rule 56.1 Statement. Opposition letters shall be filed with the Court within five business days after receipt of the prospective movant’s letter. The Court shall inform the parties whether a motion for summary judgment is warranted and, if so, set a briefing schedule. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice iv. With respect to any deposition or hearing transcript that is supplied in connection with a summary judgment motion, the transcript of a witness’ testimony shall be submitted in its entirety and in a one-page-per-sheet format with an index. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice D. Memoranda of Law. A memorandum of law shall accompany motion and opposition papers. The typeface, margins, and spacing of motion papers shall conform to the S.D.N.Y. Local Civil Rules and as further set forth below. See L. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice memorandum shall contain a fact section that sets forth all facts relevant to the motion and, for each factual statement, provides one or more citations to declarations, affidavits, or other evidence in the records. In the case of summary judgment motions, factual statements must be supported by citations to both the record evidence and the Rule 56.1 statement, if contained therein. Factual statements in other sections of a memorandum shall also be followed by such citations. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice The following limits apply unless otherwise stated by the Court. Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 8,750 words, and reply memoranda are limited to 3,500 words. Briefs concerning objections to magistrate judges’ rulings (including responses to such briefs) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Briefs in support of and in opposition to motions for reconsideration are limited to 3,500 words, and reply briefs are limited to 1,750 words. These limits do not include the caption, any index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, or any required certificates, but they do include material contained in footnotes or endnotes. If a brief is prepared with a computer, it must include a certificate by the attorney or the party who is not represented by an attorney that the document complies with the word-count limits set forth above. The person preparing the certificate may rely on the word count of the word-processing program used to prepare the document. The certificate must state the number of words in the document. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice F. Format. Motion papers shall be single-sided, double-spaced, shall use 12-point font or larger (including footnotes), and shall have one-inch margins on all sides. Footnotes are discouraged. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice G. Text Searchable. All pleadings, letters, motion papers, affidavits, or any other document containing text shall be text searchable. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice H. Amended or Corrected Filings. Any amended or corrected filing (including but not limited to amended pleadings) shall be filed with a redline showing all differences between the original and revised filing. Any motion to amend a pleading shall similarly be filed with a redline showing all differences between the operative pleading and the proposed amended pleading. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice I. Filing Motion Papers. Motion papers shall be filed promptly after service. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice J. Oral Argument of Motions. Parties may request oral argument by letter filed with the Court at the time their moving, opposing, or reply papers are filed. The Court typically does not hold oral argument on motions, but it will notify counsel if oral argument is required. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice training of the next generation of attorneys, the Court strongly encourages relatively inexperienced attorneys to participate in all courtroom proceedings. Further, the Court is amenable to having multiple attorneys speak for one party if it creates an opportunity for a lawyer who is relatively inexperienced. However, all attorneys appearing should have the degree of authority consistent with the proceeding. For example, an attorney attending a pre-motion conference should have the authority to commit his or her party to a motion schedule, and should be prepared to address other matters likely to arise, including the party’s willingness to participate in a settlement conference with the assigned Magistrate Judge. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice L. Motions to Exclude Testimony of Experts. Pursuant to Rules 702–705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993), line of cases, motions to exclude testimony of experts shall be made by the deadline for dispositive motions and shall not be treated as motions in limine. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice M. Default Judgments. A plaintiff seeking a default judgment shall proceed by way of order to show cause, pursuant to the procedure set forth in Attachment A, infra. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies i. Sealing/Redactions Not Requiring Court Approval. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2 describes sensitive information that must be redacted from public court filings without seeking prior permission from the Court. Such sensitive information includes: Social Security numbers; names of minor children; dates of birth; and financial account numbers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Other information that should be treated with caution and may warrant a motion for approval of sealed or redacted filing includes: personal identifying numbers (PIN numbers); medical records, treatment and diagnosis; employment history; individual financial information; See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice ii. Sealing/Redaction Requiring Court Approval. Motions or Letter Motions for approval of sealed or redacted filings in civil and miscellaneous cases and the subject documents, including the proposed sealed document(s), must be filed electronically through the court’s ECF See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice The motion must be filed in public view, must explain the particular reasons for seeking to file that information under seal and should not include confidential information sought to be filed under seal. Supporting papers must be separately filed electronically and may be filed under seal or redacted only to the extent necessary to safeguard information sought to be filed under seal. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice The proposed sealed document must be contemporaneously filed under seal in the ECF system and electronically related to the motion. The summary docket text, but not the sealed document, will be open to public inspection and should not include confidential information sought to be filed under seal. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Where the motion seeks approval to redact information from a document that is to be publicly filed, the filing party shall: (a) publicly file the document with the proposed redactions, and (b) electronically file under seal a copy of the unredacted document with the redactions highlighted. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Both documents must be electronically filed through the ECF system and related to the motion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies To be approved, any redaction or sealing of a court filing must be narrowly tailored to serve whatever purpose justifies the redaction or sealing and must be otherwise consistent with the presumption in favor of public access to judicial documents. See, e.g., Lugosch v. Pyramid Co. of Onondaga, 435 F.3d 110, 119–20 (2d Cir. 2006). In general, the parties’ consent or the fact that information is subject to a confidentiality agreement between litigants is not, by itself, a valid basis to overcome the presumption in favor of public access to judicial documents. See, e.g., In re Gen. Motors LLC Ignition Switch Litig., No. 14 MD 2543, 2015 WL 4750774, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 11, 2015). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Any party unable to comply with the requirement for electronic filing under seal through the ECF system, or who has reason to believe that a particular document should not be electronically filed, must move for leave of the Court to file in the traditional manner, on paper. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she shall call or email chambers and state whether: (1) he or she has notified the adversary and if the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief or (2) the requirements of Rule 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary. If a party’s adversary has been notified but does not consent to temporary injunctive relief, the party seeking a restraining order shall call or email chambers in order to determine a time mutually agreeable to the Court, the party, and its adversary, so that the Court may have the benefit of advocacy from both sides in deciding whether to grant temporary injunctive relief. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances C. Settlement Agreements. The Court shall not retain jurisdiction to enforce confidential settlement agreements. If the parties want the Court to retain jurisdiction to enforce the agreement, the parties shall place the terms of their settlement agreement on the public record. The parties may either provide a copy of the agreement for the Court to endorse or include the terms of their agreement in their stipulation of settlement and dismissal. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice B. Joint Pretrial Order. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within thirty days after the date for the completion of discovery, or within thirty days after the Court’s decision on a dispositive motion, if any, the parties shall file with the Court, in both PDF format and as a Microsoft Word document, a proposed joint See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses iii. A statement as to whether or not all parties have consented to trial by a magistrate judge, without identifying which parties do or do not consent. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses x. A list by each party of exhibits to be offered in its case-in-chief. Each exhibit shall be pre-marked (plaintiff to use numbers, defendant to use letters). For any exhibit as to which there is an objection, the objecting party shall briefly specify, next to the listing of that exhibit, the nature of the party’s objection. Where a party objects to an exhibit on any ground other than authenticity, the objection shall cite the Federal Rule of Evidence that is the basis for the objection. Any objection not listed shall be deemed waived. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies C. Required Pretrial Filings. Each party shall file and serve with the proposed See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice i. In all cases, motions addressing any evidentiary issues or other matters which shall be resolved in limine. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery v. In all cases, all deposition or hearing transcripts which will be offered as substantive evidence, as well as a one-page synopsis of those excerpts for each deposition. Each synopsis shall include page citations to the pertinent pages of the deposition transcripts. The parties shall submit the entire transcript of a witness’ testimony in one-page-per-sheet format with an index. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies D. Requests to Charge and Proposed Voir Dires. In all jury cases, joint requests to charge, joint proposed verdict forms, and joint proposed voir dire questions shall be submitted as attachments to the proposed joint pretrial order. At the time of filing, parties shall also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email, as Microsoft Word documents. For any request to charge or proposed voir dire question on which the parties cannot agree, each party shall clearly set forth its proposed charge or question and briefly state why the Court should use its proposed charge or question, with citations to supporting authority. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies i. File on ECF their proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. The proposed findings of fact shall be detailed and shall include citations to the proffered trial testimony and exhibits, as there may be no opportunity for post-trial submissions. At the time of filing, parties shall also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email, both in PDF format and as a Microsoft Word document. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies b. Three business days after submission of such affidavits, counsel for each party shall submit a list of all affiants whom he or she intends to cross-examine at the trial. Only those witnesses who will testify in live direct examination or who will be cross- examined need to appear at trial. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses c. The original signed affidavits shall be brought to trial to be marked as exhibits. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses G. Trial Schedule. Court shall be in session Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a break from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers A. Mobile Phones and Personal Electronic Devices. Attorneys’ use of mobile phones and other personal electronic devices within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by Standing Order M10-468. Any attorney wishing to bring a telephone or other personal electronic device into the Courthouse shall be a member of this Court’s Bar, shall obtain the necessary service pass from the District Executive’s Office, and shall show the service pass upon entering the Courthouse. Mobile phones are permitted inside the Courtroom, but they shall be kept off at all times. Non-compliance with this rule shall result in forfeiture of the device for the remainder of the proceedings. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses B. Computers, Printers, or Other Electronic Equipment. In order for an attorney to bring into the Courthouse any computer, printer, or other electronic equipment not qualifying as a “personal electronic device,” specific authorization is required by prior court order. Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse shall email a letter to the Court at least ten business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment. The See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers letter shall identify the type(s) of equipment to be used and the name(s) of the attorney(s) who will be using the equipment. Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the order and forward a copy to counsel. The order shall be shown upon bringing the equipment into the Courthouse. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Artificial intelligence VII. Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence. Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 11, all parties and counsel are reminded of their obligation to provide the Court with accurate and complete representations in any pleading, written motion, or other paper submitted to the Court. If a submission is prepared using generative artificial intelligence (for example, ChatGPT, Harvey, CoCounsel, or Google Bard), the submitting party and counsel must confirm for themselves that the submission, and all source material within, is accurate and in compliance with the obligations of Rule 11. At all times, the submitting party and their counsel bear responsibility to ensure the accuracy of any submission made to the Court. Failure to uphold this responsibility may result in sanctions or other corrective or disciplinary action. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Before moving for default judgment, a party must first acquire a Certificate of Default from the Clerk of Court pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a), Local Civil Rule 55.1, and Rule 16.1 of the Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions. Once the certificate has been filed See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Cases%20-%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 14 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Pro se parties—i.e., parties proceeding without legal representation—are advised that there is a Pro Se Law Clinic available to assist self-represented parties in civil cases. The Clinic may be able to provide a pro se party with advice in connection with their case. The Pro Se Law Clinic is run by a private organization called the City Bar Justice Center; it is not part of, or run by, the Court (and, among other things, therefore cannot accept filings on behalf of the Court, which must be made by any self-represented party through the Pro Se Intake Unit as described below). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Remote appearances Pro se parties in need of legal assistance should complete the City Bar Justice Center’s intake form to make an appointment. If a litigant has questions about the intake form or needs to highlight an urgent deadline already disclosed in the form, the clinic can be contacted by phone (212-382- 4794) or email (fedprosdny@nycbar.org). In-person appointments in the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse in Manhattan and the Charles L. Brieant Jr. Federal Building and Courthouse in White Plains are available Monday through Thursday, 10am to 4pm. Appointments are also available remotely Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers A. By a Pro Se Party. All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007. No documents or court filings should be sent directly to chambers. Unless the Court orders otherwise, all communications with the Court shall be docketed upon receipt; such docketing shall constitute service on any user of the ECF system. If any other party is not a user of the ECF system (e.g., if there is another pro se party in the case), a pro se party must send copies of any filing to that party and include proof of service affirming that he or she has done so. Copies of correspondence between a pro se party and opposing parties shall not be sent to the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers B. By a Party Represented by Counsel. Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court by a represented party shall be governed by Judge Torres’ Individual Practices in Civil Cases, available at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judge/Torres. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments C. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. All requests for adjournments (i.e., rescheduling of hearings, conferences, etc.) or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s) or deadline(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a represented party must submit a proposed revised scheduling order. A pro se party may, but is not required to, submit a proposed revised scheduling order. Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a magistrate judge must be directed to that assigned magistrate judge. Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice A. Papers Filed by a Pro Se Party. All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with one courtesy copy of those papers, must be delivered in person or sent by mail to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007, or emailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit at ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov. Any nonincarcerated pro se party who wishes to participate in electronic case filing (“ECF”) must file a Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing, available in the Pro Se Intake Unit or at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/file/forms/motion-for-permission-for-electronic-case- filing-for-pro-se-cases. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies C. Service on a Pro Se Party. Except for cases in which the pro se party has received permission to participate in electronic case filing or has consented to electronic service, counsel in pro se cases must serve a pro se party with a paper copy of any document that is filed electronically or otherwise submitted to the Court and must include a separate proof of service. Submissions filed without such proof of service will not be considered. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery All requests for discovery must be sent to counsel for the party. Discovery requests must not be sent to the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice A. Filing and Service. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, papers filed in opposition to a motion must be served and filed within four weeks of service of the motion papers, and reply papers, if any, must be served and filed within two weeks of receipt of opposition papers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice B. Represented Parties. Represented parties who file a motion to dismiss, a motion for judgment on the pleadings, or a motion for summary judgment must provide the pro se party with a copy of the notices required under Local Civil Rules 12.1 or 56.2. As required by Local Civil Rule 7.2, counsel must provide a pro se litigant with printed copies of decisions cited in any submission that are unreported or reported exclusively on computerized databases. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice C. Pre-Motion Conferences. Pre-motion conferences and pre-motion letters are not required in pro se cases. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice D. Word and Page Limits. The following limits apply unless otherwise stated by the Court. Letters to the Court shall not exceed 5 pages. Briefs prepared with a computer in support of and in response to a motion may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. Briefs that are handwritten or prepared on a typewriter by a party who is not represented by an attorney in support of and in opposition to a motion may not exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages. Briefs prepared with a computer concerning objections to magistrate judges’ rulings (including responses to such briefs) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Briefs that are handwritten or prepared on a typewriter by a party who is not represented by an attorney concerning objections to magistrate judges’ rulings (including responses to such briefs) shall not exceed 20 pages. Briefs prepared with a computer in support of and in opposition to motions for reconsideration are limited to 3,500 words, and reply briefs are limited to 1,750 words. Briefs that are handwritten or prepared on a typewriter by a party who is not represented by an attorney in support of and in opposition to a motion for reconsideration may not exceed 10 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 5 pages. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies These limits do not include the caption, any index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, or any required certificates, but they do include material contained in footnotes or endnotes. If a brief is prepared with a computer, it must include a certificate by the attorney or the party who is not represented by an attorney that the document complies with the word-count limits set forth above. The person preparing the certificate may rely on the word count of the word-processing program used to prepare the document. The certificate must state the number of words in the document. Any submission that exceeds these page limits shall be stricken. The 3 See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice E. Special Rule for Summary Judgment Motions. With respect to any deposition that is supplied in connection with a summary judgment motion, the index to the deposition must be included if it is available. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice F. Courtesy Copy. All motion papers must include one courtesy copy. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice G. Oral Argument. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, oral argument will not be heard in pro se matters. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice A. Pretrial Statement. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for the completion of discovery, or within 30 days after the Court’s decision on a dispositive motion, if any, the plaintiff in a pro se case must file a concise, written Pretrial Statement. This Statement need not take any particular form, but it must contain the following: (1) a statement of the facts the plaintiff intends to prove at trial; (2) a list of all documents or other physical objects that the plaintiff plans to put into evidence at trial; and (3) a list of the names and addresses of all witnesses the plaintiff intends to have testify at trial. The Statement must be sworn by the plaintiff to be true and accurate based on the facts known by the plaintiff. If pro se, the plaintiff must file an original of this Statement, plus one courtesy copy, with the Pro Se Intake Unit. If any other party is not a user of the ECF system (e.g., if there is another pro se party in the case), the plaintiff must also send a copy of the Statement to that party and include proof of service affirming that he or she has done so. Two weeks after service of the plaintiff’s Statement, the defendant must file and serve its own Pretrial Statement. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers B. Other Pretrial Filings. If the case is to be tried before only a judge without a jury, any parties represented by counsel must also file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law at the time of filing the Pretrial Statement. If the case is to be tried before a jury, any parties represented by counsel must also file proposed voir dire questions, a proposed jury charge, and a proposed verdict form at the time of filing the Pretrial Statement. At the time of filing, a represented party must e-mail these documents to the Court (Torres_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats. The pro se party may file such documents, but is not required to do so and need not submit them by e-mail. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Artificial intelligence VI. Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence. Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 11, all parties and counsel are reminded of their obligation to provide the Court with accurate and complete representations in any pleading, written motion, or other paper submitted to the Court. If a submission is prepared using generative artificial intelligence (for example, ChatGPT, Harvey, CoCounsel, or Google Bard), the submitting party and counsel must confirm for themselves that the submission, and all source material within, is accurate and in compliance with the obligations of Rule 11. At all times, the 4 See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/practice_documents/AT%20Torres%20Individual%20Practices%20in%20Civil%20Pro%20Se%20Cases%202025.11.5%20%28ADOPTED%29.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [SDNY and EDNY — Joint Local Civil and Criminal Rules](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-201c11a4597834a9a953) — Federal district-court proceedings only. Civil and criminal sections have distinct scope and district-specific exceptions. Not Bankruptcy Court rules. [Official source](https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/2026-01-02%20-%20EDNY%20and%20SDNY%20Joint%20Local%20Rules%20As%20Amended.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, December 1, 2025](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-651872d6e45e0d82319ecccc) — Civil actions in United States District Courts; Rule 81 exceptions apply. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. [Official source](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-civil-procedure.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, December 1, 2025](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-8721a344fececced2257fe1d) — Criminal proceedings in United States District Courts; this conservative mapping does not distribute appellate-specific provisions to appellate judges. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. [Official source](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-criminal-procedure.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.