Judge Donna M. Siwek
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- As Soon as Practical After NYSCEF Filing
Reply Affidavit
- No Later Than Noon Two Days Prior to Return Date
Adjournments
- Conference adjournment requests must be submitted by email at least 48 hours in advance, copied to all counsel, and state that counsel were consulted and whether they consent.
Communication
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Working copies must be securely bound with exhibit tabs. Double-sided copies are not permitted.
- Binding
- Securely bound
Formatting
- •Exhibit tabs required
- •Double-sided copies are not permitted
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Motions regarding disclosure/discovery must include an affirmation of the good faith efforts made to resolve the dispute. Letters or emails between counsel are insufficient, there must have been a conversation between counsel. (Uniform Rule §202.7).
Motions for Summary Judgment: The Court does not require nor accept a “Statement of Material Facts”.
Orders to Show Cause with requests for TROs must comply with Uniform Rule §202.7(f).
Within 14 days of receipt of the records, the party seeking to limit disclosure shall submit a CPLR §3122(b) privilege log and a copy of the Bill of Particulars on notice to opposing counsel.
Orders must be uploaded within 14 days from the Court’s decision, with an indication that the proposed order has been sent to all opposing counsel/pro se litigants.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Correspondence to the Court must not be filed electronically through NYSCEF.
Correspondence to the Court should be sent to Ann Metz either by email or mail, NOT filed on NYSCEF.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Correspondence
Reply affidavits must be filed through NYSCEF, with working copies delivered to Chambers no later than noon two days before the return date.
EXCEPT REPLY AFFIDAVITS must be filed via NYSCEF AND working copies delivered to Chambers no later than noon two days prior to the return date (generally noon Tuesday for Thursday Special Term).
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Motion papers may not be submitted by fax or email.
Fax and e-mail submissions of motion papers are not permitted.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Orders must be uploaded within 14 days of the Court's decision and must indicate that the proposed order was sent to all opposing counsel or pro se litigants.
Orders must be uploaded within 14 days from the Court’s decision, with an indication that the proposed order has been sent to all opposing counsel/pro se litigants.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Working copies of reply affidavits must be delivered to Chambers no later than noon two days before the return date.
EXCEPT REPLY AFFIDAVITS must be filed via NYSCEF AND working copies delivered to Chambers no later than noon two days prior to the return date (generally noon Tuesday for Thursday Special Term).
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Working copies of motion papers must be delivered to the Court as soon as practical after NYSCEF filing.
Working copies are required and must be delivered to the Court as soon as is practical after NYSCEF filing.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Filing Bundling Requirements
Working copies must be securely bound and tabbed with exhibit tabs.
Working copies must be securely bound with exhibit tabs.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Litigants must generally comply with Uniform Rules for Trial Courts Part 202 except where the court order states otherwise.
Except as set forth herein, adherence to the Uniform Rules for Trial Courts Part 202 is expected.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions
Unless the Court orders otherwise, motions for summary judgment must be timely made under CPLR §3212(a).
Except as ordered by the Court, Motions for Summary Judgment must be timely made pursuant to CPLR §3212(a).
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Requests for oral argument are discretionary with the Court.
Requests for oral argument are granted in the discretion of the Court.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial adjournments are granted only in exceptional circumstances upon written request to the Court and not merely on counsel's consent.
Adjournments are granted only in the most exceptional circumstances, upon written request to the Court, not upon consent of counsel.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Trials
Conference adjournment requests must be submitted by email at least 48 hours in advance, copied to all counsel, and state that counsel were consulted and whether they consent.
Requests for Adjournments must be made at least 48 hours prior, by email, copied to all counsel, to ametz@nycourts.gov and should indicate that all counsel have been consulted and whether they consent.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Conferences
Requests for Adjournments should be made by email to mwroblew@nycourts.gov with a copy to ametz@nycourts.gov and kroach@nycourts.gov and should indicate that all counsel have been consulted and whether they consent.
Requests for Adjournments should be made by email to mwroblew@nycourts.gov with a copy to ametz@nycourts.gov and kroach@nycourts.gov and should indicate that all counsel have been consulted and whether they consent.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Chambers Communication Rules
Correspondence to the Court must be sent to Ann Metz by email or mail and must not be filed on NYSCEF.
Correspondence to the Court should be sent to Ann Metz either by email or mail, NOT filed on NYSCEF.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Correspondence