Richard M. Berman
Federal District Judge · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Judge Richard M. Berman is a Federal District Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (New York). Current assignment: Senior United States District Judge — S.D.N.Y. BenchPath holds 9 published requirements from this judge's own procedures, each cited to its official source. Last verified November 1, 2026 against nysd.uscourts.gov. Procedural information, not legal advice.
What applies in this courtroom
136 verified requirements may apply in this courtroom, by layer: 9 published by Judge Richard M. Berman · 127 from the court's own rules. Only the judge's own rules are specific to this courtroom; the other layers apply by court, county and state scope, and a court- or case-specific order can displace them.
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Current assignment
Senior United States District Judge — S.D.N.Y.
Courtroom 17B
Provenance
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- Last verified
- November 1, 2026
- Appointed
- October 22, 1998 — “U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York”by William J. Clinton
In the Federal Judicial Center's words
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York … Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 21, 1998 … Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and commission issued on October 22, 1998.
The Federal Judicial Center's record · checked November 2, 2026
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- Richard M. Berman on nysd.uscourts.gov →Their individual profile — biography, division, chambers contact and any procedures or forms they publish. Not the circuit's judge directory.
9 verified rules specific to this judge's division, grouped by requirement category. 136 total requirements apply in this courtroom across all layers — the Full Premium Report assembles the complete stack.
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Judge Preferences9
Judge Richard M. Berman (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Practices: 1. Communications with Chambers
Individual Practices of Judge Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted November 16th, 2020): section 1. Communications with Chambers — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Richard M. Berman (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Practices: 10. A brief statement of the damages claimed, including dollar amounts, for each
Individual Practices of Judge Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted November 16th, 2020): section 10. A brief statement of the damages claimed, including dollar amounts, for each — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Richard M. Berman (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Practices: 2. Motions
Individual Practices of Judge Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted November 16th, 2020): section 2. Motions — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Richard M. Berman (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Practices: 3. Reply. One joint reply may be filed in support of a motion. Replies shall
Individual Practices of Judge Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted November 16th, 2020): section 3. Reply. One joint reply may be filed in support of a motion. Replies shall — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Richard M. Berman (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Practices: 4. Sealing
Individual Practices of Judge Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted November 16th, 2020): section 4. Sealing — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Richard M. Berman (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Practices: 5. Pre-trial Procedures
Individual Practices of Judge Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted November 16th, 2020): section 5. Pre-trial Procedures — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Richard M. Berman (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Practices: 6. A statement as to whether or not all parties have consented to trial of the case
Individual Practices of Judge Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted November 16th, 2020): section 6. A statement as to whether or not all parties have consented to trial of the case — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Richard M. Berman (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Practices: 8. A list of witnesses each party intends to call in its case-in-chief, in the order of
Individual Practices of Judge Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted November 16th, 2020): section 8. A list of witnesses each party intends to call in its case-in-chief, in the order of — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Richard M. Berman (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Practices: 9. A list and brief explanation of all exhibits to be offered by each party. Any
Individual Practices of Judge Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted November 16th, 2020): section 9. A list and brief explanation of all exhibits to be offered by each party. Any — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
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last checked November 15, 2026
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Assignment history
Senior United States District Judge — S.D.N.Y.current
date not recorded — present · Courtroom 17B
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