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Judge Robert E. Littlefield, Jr.

Staff Information

Career Law Clerk, Barbara Whipple
Telephone number: (518) 257-1608

Term Law Clerk, Cameron Krause
Telephone number: (518) 257-1605

Courtroom Deputy, Theresa O'Connell
E-Mail Address:  NYNBCRDALB@nynb.uscourts.gov (link sends e-mail)

Judge Tabs

Appearances

Appearances before Judge Littlefield in all cases and adversary proceedings

Trials and Evidentiary Hearings will be conducted in-person at the James T. Foley U.S. Courthouse, Albany, New York.

The notice of hearing for matters assigned to Judge Littlefield must indicate that the hearing will be held at the James T. Foley U.S. Courthouse, 445 Broadway, Albany, New York, and advise recipients that appearances may be made in-person at the courthouse OR by telephone call-in number:

518-217-2288; and Conference ID: 939500229#

Instructions for Telephonic Appearances

In the event the Court directs that a proceeding be conducted via Video, please see Procedures and Guide for Remote Appearances using Microsoft Teams.

Important: All persons are strictly prohibited from making any recording of court proceedings, whether by video, audio, "screenshot," or otherwise. Violation of this prohibition may result in the imposition of monetary and non-monetary sanctions. The Clerk of the Court maintains an audio recording of all proceedings, which constitutes the official record.

Digital audio recordings of most court hearings are available on the case docket through PACER 24 to 48 hours after the conclusion of a hearing.

Questions regarding appearances may be directed to:
Theresa O’Connell (518) 257-1606
E-Mail Address:  NYNBCRDALB@nynb.uscourts.gov (link sends e-mail)

Adjournments

An adjournment request shall be made by electronically filing not later than 2:00 p.m. the day prior to the hearing using one of the following forms

Adjournment Request / Withdrawal / Settlement Notification for Motion Related Matters form
Adjournment Request / Withdrawal / Settlement Notification for Confirmation Hearings form
Adjournment Request / Withdrawal / Settlement Notification for Loss Mitigation Conferences form

 

Copies of Papers

A paper chambers copy is required and must be clearly marked as “ECF CASE – CHAMBERS COPY” for the following items.

  1. Notice of motion, motion, application, and certificate of service, except for chapter 13 trustee’s motion to dismiss and to determine/expunge claim and chapter 7 trustee’s final meeting notice; 
  2. Opposition, response, or any pleading relating to a hearing;
  3. Opposition to disclosure statement in a chapter 11 case;
  4. Objection to confirmation of a chapter 11 plan; 
  5. Pretrial statement; and
  6. Memoranda of law and any pleading and other document filed in regard to a submitted matter.
Hearing Dates
Hearing Dates: 

U.S. Bankruptcy Court
James T. Foley U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building
445 Broadway, Suite 306
Albany, NY 12207

Notice Regarding Change in September Calendar Dates

Notice Regarding Change in May 14, 2025 Calendar Date

Notice Regarding Change in July 10, 2025 Calendar Date

Notice Regarding Change in July 24, 2025 Calendar Date

April 2025 through September 2025

Instructions Regarding Orders Shortening Time and Orders to Show Cause

Parties may appear in-person at the James T. Foley U.S. Courthouse or by telephone for motion and confirmation hearings in all chapters, unless otherwise ordered.

The notice of hearing for matters assigned to Judge Littlefield must indicate that the hearing will be held at the James T. Foley U.S. Courthouse, 445 Broadway, Albany, New York, and advise recipients that appearances may be made in-person at the courthouse OR by telephone via call-in number:

518-217-2288; and Conference ID: 939500229#

Instructions for Telephonic Hearings