Honorable Rosemary Gambardella

United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Jersey

Staff Information

Rosemary Paul | Judicial Assistant - 973-645-2326

Sharon Moore | Courtroom Deputy - 973-645-4763

Juan Filgueiras | Court Reporter- 973-645-3262

Alexandra Papalia | Law Clerk

Chambers e-mail: chambers_of_rg@njb.uscourts.gov

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Communication

Judge Gambardella prefers parties to contact the Courtroom Deputy, Sharon Moore, by telephone (973-645-4763), email (Chambers_of_rg@njb.uscourts.gov) or regular mail. Communication by fax is not permitted except with consent of Judge Gambardella.

For emergent applications, parties should notify the Courtroom Deputy by telephone. Requests for adjournment and extensions of time should also be addressed to the Courtroom Deputy by telephone Per D.N.J. LBR 9072-2, proposed forms of order are to be submitted to Judge Gambardella's Chamber's email.

Telephonic appearances: Judge Gambardella is amenable to telephonic appearances in accordance with the policy stated on the Court's website: www.njb.uscourts.gov. Upon approval from the chambers of Judge Gambardella, counsel may appear telephonically by arranging a telephone appearance through CourtCall, by calling (866) 582-6878 not later than 3:00 p.m. the court day prior to the hearing date. CourtCall will provide attorneys with written confirmation of the telephonic appearance and a number to call to make the appearance.

Copies of Papers

In addition to mandatory efiling, courtesy copies of papers to Chambers are required only when there are voluminous exhibits or upon request of the Court.

Motions

Motions:

Stay Relief and other Motions: Judge Gambardella does not utilize special procedures for stay relief motions. Parties should be guided by D.N.J. LBR 9013-1, including its provision for responsive papers and cross-motions.

First Day Motions in Complex Chapter 11 Cases: Judge Gambardella directs the parties to notify the Courtroom Deputy, Sharon Moore by telephone (973-645-4763) of the need for scheduling of all first day matters.

Summary Judgment Motions: Judge Gambardella requires oral argument for summary judgment motions.

For additional calendar information, see www.njb.uscourts.gov

Trial

Trial:

Pre-Trial Procedures: Parties should be guided by D.N.J. LBR 7001-1. Judge Gambardella requires a pre trial conference where no proposed joint scheduling order has been submitted by the parties. Judge Gambardella's staff will generally call counsel for the parties two weeks prior to the trial date for a status update.

Discovery Disputes: Counsel should contact Courtroom Deputy, Sharon Moore regarding discovery disputes and any request to have them resolved by telephonic hearing or otherwise.

Requests to Enter Default and Default Judgment: Parties should be guided by D.N.J. LBR 7055-1. Judge Gambardella reviews the adversary complaint with respect to which default judgment is requested and will schedule a proof hearing where necessary.

Fee Applications

Fee Applications:

Counsel should be guided by D.N.J. LBR 2016-1. Judge Gambardella's fee applications are generally considered on the papers unless opposed.

Reaffirmation Agreements

Reaffirmation Agreement:

Parties should be guided by 11 U.S.C. section 524 and Fed. R. Bankr.P. 4008.

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Honorable Rosemary Gambardella

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