Hon. Brian M. Cogan.
Eastern District of New York.
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201. A reference guide for civil litigators, and pro hac vice local counsel for attorneys admitted out of state.
Pro Hac Vice Local CounselHon. Brian M. Cogan
United States District Judge, Eastern District of New York.
225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Quick Reference
| Court | U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (EDNY) |
| Courthouse | 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
| Role | United States District Judge, Eastern District of New York |
| Appointed | 2006, by President George W. Bush |
| Confirmed by the U.S. Senate | May 4, 2006 |
| Senior Status | June 12, 2020 |
| Law School | Cornell Law School (1979) |
| Undergraduate | University of Illinois (1975) |
| Individual Practices | Chambers page and Individual Rules of Practice (EDNY judges directory) |
About Hon. Brian M. Cogan
Hon. Brian M. Cogan has served as a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York since 2006. Cogan was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the United States Senate on May 4, 2006, receiving his commission on June 7, 2006. Cogan assumed senior status on June 12, 2020 and continues to carry a civil caseload.
Cogan earned a J.D. from Cornell Law School in 1979, after a B.A. from University of Illinois in 1975. Before joining the federal bench, he served as a litigator in private practice.
Biographical details above are drawn from the Federal Judicial Center and are provided for reference. For Cogan's current Individual Rules of Practice and chambers information, consult the official EDNY judges directory.
The Civil Docket Before Judge Cogan
Like every district judge in the Eastern District of New York, Judge Cogan presides over a mixed federal docket. For civil litigators, that docket is the heart of the matter: breach of contract and commercial disputes, securities and shareholder litigation, business torts, employment and civil-rights claims, and the full range of federal civil matters that come through the district. (Federal district judges also carry criminal cases as part of the same mixed docket; those are outside the scope of this guide, which is written for civil practitioners.)
Each judge in the EDNY sets individual rules of practice governing motions, pre-motion letters, discovery disputes, and courtroom conduct. Before appearing before Judge Cogan, confirm the current individual practices and the assigned courtroom. A civil appearance in a federal part should assume strict adherence to those rules, not a routine calendar call.
Practitioner Notes
General reference for counsel. Always confirm against Judge Cogan's current Individual Rules of Practice before appearing.
What to Expect
- Read the individual practices first. EDNY judges each publish their own rules governing motions, pre-motion letters, discovery disputes, and courtroom procedure. They are posted through the official EDNY judges directory. Do not rely on the general local rules alone.
- Electronic filing is mandatory. All federal civil filings run through the court's CM/ECF system. Out-of-state counsel not yet admitted here cannot file until admission or pro hac vice status is in place.
- Confirm the courtroom and conference type. Verify the assigned courtroom and whether the appearance is an initial conference, a status conference, or oral argument before you plan coverage.
- Come prepared on the merits. Federal civil conferences and arguments are substantive. A covering attorney should know the record, not just the calendar posture.
Out-of-State Attorney with a Matter Before Judge Cogan?
If you are admitted in another state and have a civil case in the Eastern District of New York, you will generally need to be admitted pro hac vice and to associate local counsel who is a member of the bar of this court. The Law Office of Frederic R. Abramson serves as pro hac vice sponsoring and local counsel for out-of-state attorneys in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Fred Abramson has been admitted to the SDNY and EDNY since 1997 and has practiced in New York's courts for 28 years.
Phone: 212-233-0666 | Text/Emergency: 917-686-3827 | Email: fabramson@abramsonlegal.com
Pro Hac Vice Local Counsel in the Eastern District of New York
The Law Office of Frederic R. Abramson serves as local counsel for out-of-state attorneys admitted pro hac vice in New York's state and federal courts. 28 years in these courthouses. Admitted to SDNY and EDNY since 1997.
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Court rules and procedures change frequently. Information on this page is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current rules. Verify all information against the judge's Individual Rules of Practice and with the Clerk of Court before your appearance.