Henry W. Van Eck at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · Federal
- Judicial service
- April 6, 2017–present
Henry W. Van Eck
Judge · U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- Prior to his appointment to the court, Van Eck was an attorney with the Mette, Evans & Woodside law firm in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Judicial service
- Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Pennsylvania, 2017-present
- In 2019, Van Eck became chief judge of the court.
- He was appointed to the court on April 6, 2017, to a term that will expire on April 5, 2031.
Education
- Widener University School of Law in 1998. Effective Jan 1, 2026 PAMB Bankruptcy Court Seal · J.D.
- Susquehanna University in 1995 · B.S.
- Widener University School of Law in 1998 · J.D.
- Widener University Commonwealth Law School
- Widener University · J.D.
Courtroom rules and guidance
Motion Form
Request an order by written motion unless the rules authorize an application or the request is made during a hearing. State the grounds with particularity and specify the requested relief or order.
A motion must state its grounds with particularity and set forth the relief or order requested.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Motion Notice Timing
Unless a motion may be heard ex parte or another period applies, serve the written motion and hearing notice at least seven days before the hearing. Serve supporting affidavits with the motion.
A written motion (other than one that may be heard ex parte) and notice of any hearing must be served at least 7 days before the hearing date, unless the court or these rules set a different period.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Contested Matter Notice
In a contested matter not otherwise governed by the bankruptcy rules, request relief by motion and give the opposing party reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. A response is required only if the court orders one.
Reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard must be given to the party against whom relief is sought. No response is required unless the court orders otherwise.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Disputed Fact Testimony
Present witness testimony on a disputed material factual issue in the same manner as testimony in an adversary proceeding.
A witness's testimony on a disputed material factual issue must be taken in the same manner as testimony in an adversary proceeding.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Evidentiary Hearing Notice
Use the court's procedure to determine, reasonably before a scheduled hearing, whether it will be an evidentiary hearing at which witnesses may testify.
The court must provide procedures that allow parties-at a reasonable time before a scheduled hearing-to determine whether it will be an evidentiary hearing at which witnesses may testify.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Evidence Rules
Prepare evidence under the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 43, 44, and 44.1, which apply in bankruptcy cases.
The Federal Rules of Evidence and Fed. R. Civ. P. 43, 44, and 44.1 apply in a bankruptcy case.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Oath Or Affirmation
A solemn affirmation may substitute when an oath is required. The national rule identifies the bankruptcy judge, clerk, deputy clerk, U.S. trustee, and other authorized officers as persons who may administer it.
If an oath is required, a solemn affirmation suffices.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Sources
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania current judicial profile
Identity source · HTML · checked August 2, 2026
https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8939/henry-w-van-eck/Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Judge research source · PDF · checked July 30, 2026
https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf