Tranter v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 8

ORDER: Exercise of jurisdiction by a Magistrate Judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily consent. To determine whether the parties wish to voluntarily consent, the plaintiff is directed to mail to defendant on or before December 22,2009, a copy of the attached consent form bearing either (1) a signature indicating consent to the Magistrate Judge conducting all proceedings in this matter or (2) a notation that the plaintiff does not consent. On or before January 5, 2010, defense counse l is directed to contact the Deputy Clerk Sylvia Gonzalez either by telephone, at (212) 805-4260, or by letter. Defense counsel shall inform the Deputy Clerk whether all parties have consented to the Magistrate Judge conducting the proceedings in thi s matter. If any party has not consented, counsel for the defendant shall not inform the clerk which of the parties have not consented but shall merely state that there has not been consent by all parties. In the event that all parties have consente d, defense counsel shall mail the signed consent form for filing to: Ms. Sylvia Gonzalez, Chambers of Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein on 12/1/2009) Copies Mailed By Chambers.(jpo)