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Local Rules — Bankr. N.D. Ga.

80 local rules for the United States District Court for the Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

Civil Rules 19

Rule Title
BLR 7001-1 Construction with the Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
BLR 7001-2 Applicability to Certain Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Motions
BLR 7004-1 Dismissal without Prejudice
BLR 7005-1 Proof of Service
BLR 7007-1 Filing of Motions and Responses in Adversary Proceedings; Hearings
BLR 7016-1 Rule 26(f) Conference and Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order
BLR 7016-2 Form and Content of Consolidated Pretrial Order (Non-Jury)
BLR 7016-3 Form and Content of Consolidated Pretrial Order (Jury Trial)
BLR 7016-4 Pretrial Instructions; Sanctions
BLR 7026-1 Rule 26(f) Conference
BLR 7026-2 Discovery Period in Adversary Proceedings
BLR 7026-3 Service and Filing of Discovery Material
BLR 7037-1 Motions to Compel Discovery
BLR 7041-1 Dismissal for Want of Prosecution
BLR 7056-1 Motions for Summary Judgment
BLR 7067-1 Registry Funds, Unclaimed Funds, and Other Funds in the Custody of the Bankruptcy Clerk
BLR 9015-1 Jury Demands in Adversary Proceedings
BLR 9015-2 Consent Procedure for Trial by Jury in the Bankruptcy Court
BLR 9015-3 Procedure When Parties Do Not Consent to Trial by Jury in the Bankruptcy Court

General Rules 56

Rule Title
BLR 1001-1 Title
BLR 1001-2 Effective Date
BLR 1001-3 Scope of Rules; Construction
BLR 1006-1 Filing Fee Payments
BLR 1006-2 Failure to Remit Filing Fee or Filing Fee Installment
BLR 1017-1 Failure to File Required Papers
BLR 1070-1 Jurisdiction of United States Bankruptcy Court
BLR 1071-1 Divisions - Bankruptcy Court
BLR 2002-1 Notice of Commencement of Case
BLR 2004.1 Examinations Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2004
BLR 3001-1 Filing Proof or Transfer of Claim or Interest
BLR 3007-1 Objection to Allowance of Claim; Service
BLR 3018-1 Procedure for Filing and Counting Ballots in Connection with Chapter 11 Plan Confirmation
BLR 4001-1 Motion for Ex Parte Relief from Stay Based on Lack of Insurance Coverage
BLR 4008-1 Reaffirmation Agreements Requiring Bankruptcy Court Approval
BLR 5005-1 Format Requirements
BLR 5005-2 Reserved
BLR 5005-3 Incorporation of Pleadings
BLR 5005-4 Signature; Nonconforming Pleadings
BLR 5005-5 Electronic Filing
BLR 5005-6 Attorneys, Trustees, and Examiners Required to File Documents Electronically; Exceptions; Emergencies
BLR 5005-7 Procedures for Filing Documents Electronically
BLR 5005-8 Service of Electronically Filed Documents
BLR 5005-9 Electronic Filing of Proof of Claim or Transfer of Claim
BLR 5011-1 Withdrawal of the Reference: Form of Request; Place for Filing
BLR 5011-2 Withdrawal of the Reference: Time for Filing of Motion
BLR 5011-3 Withdrawal of the Reference: Copies and Required Exhibits
BLR 5011-4 Withdrawal of the Reference: Responses to Motions to Withdraw the Reference; Reply
BLR 5011-5 Withdrawal of the Reference: Transmittal to and Proceedings in the District Court
BLR 5071-1 Continuances Generally
BLR 5071-2 Continuances: Absence of Witnesses
BLR 5071.3 Attorney Conflicts: Section 341 Meeting of Creditors
BLR 5071.4 Attorney Conflicts: Appearances before the Bankruptcy Court
BLR 5072-1 Weapons Not Allowed in Courthouse
BLR 5073-1 Television and Radio Broadcasting, Recording, or Photographing Judicial Proceedings
BLR 5073-2 Provisions for Special Orders in Widely Publicized or Sensational Civil Cases
BLR 6007-1 Abandonment
BLR 6008-1 Redemption and Avoidance of Liens: Motions and Responses
BLR 9001-1 Definitions
BLR 9003-1 Filings in Unassigned Cases
BLR 9003-2 Restrictions on Written Communications to Bankruptcy Judge
BLR 9006-1 Extensions of Time
BLR 9006-2 Motions to Shorten Time for Notice and Hearing; Emergency Hearings
BLR 9007-1 Service of Specific Notices by the Bankruptcy Clerk
BLR 9007-2 Service of Other Notices
BLR 9007-3 Entities Entitled to Notice; Changes of Address
BLR 9013-1 Motions in Main Case
BLR 9013-2 Preparation of Proposed Orders
BLR 9013-3 Service of Orders and Notices
BLR 9014-1 Proof of Service
BLR 9014-2 Procedure for Determination of Matters Without Hearing in Absence of Objection
BLR 9017-1 Procedures Regarding Exhibits at Hearing or Trial
BLR 9019-1 Motions to Approve a Compromise
BLR 9023-1 Motions for Reconsideration
BLR 9027-1 Motions Pending on Removal
BLR 9029-1 Forms

Attorney Rules 5

Rule Title
BLR 9010-1 Admission to the Bar
BLR 9010-2 Permission to Practice in a Particular Case
BLR 9010-3 Standard of Professional Conduct and Discipline by the Bankruptcy Court
BLR 9010-4 Appearances
BLR 9010-5 Withdrawal; Responsibilities of Party No Longer Represented; Leave of Absence