New York Supreme Court, Nassau County Chambers Communication Rules

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All attorneys and self-represented litigants must be included on any call or email, and ex parte emails will not be read.

All attorneys and/or self represented litigants must be included on any call or email. No ex parte emails will be read.

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Correspondence must be sent to the part email and include the case name and index number.

All correspondence shall be made to the part email and shall include the name and index number of the case.

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Chambers must not be called unless the court directs the party to do so.

DO NOT CALL CHAMBERS UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY THE COURT.

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The parties must not contact chambers or the part by phone about adjournments, and related voicemails will not be considered.

Please do not contact chambers or the part by phone concerning adjournments. All such communications or any voice mails left concerning same will not be considered.

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By 9:30 A.M. on the first day of trial after jury selection, counsel must email the proposed requests to charge, proposed verdict sheet, and applicable previously exchanged CPLR § 3101-d expert disclosures to the court and copy all counsel or self-represented parties.

PROPOSED. On the first day of trial after a jury has been selected, by 9:30 A.M. emailed to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov, copied to all counsel and/or self-represented parties, counsel shall provide the Court with the proposed Requests to Charge (see 1. below), proposed Verdict Sheet (see 2. below), a copy of the parties’ previously exchanged §3101-d Expert Disclosures, if applicable (see 3. below).

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(516) 493-3120

Preliminary conferences are held only in the PC Part, and counsel and self-represented parties must consult that part for adjournments and inquiries at the listed phone number and email address.

Preliminary Conferences will be held in the Preliminary Conference (PC) Part ONLY . Counsel and/or self-represented parties shall consult the PC part for adjournments and all inquiries at (516) 493-3120 and pcconf@nycourts.gov.

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The court must be immediately notified by a letter uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to the judge, with copies to all counsel and self-represented parties, of a settlement, motion withdrawal, death of a party, or bankruptcy petition.

The Court shall be advised IMMEDIATELY of any settlement, withdrawal of motion or any branch of such motion, notice of a deceased party or petition in bankruptcy by way of letter by way of letter uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov, copied to all counsel and/or self-represented parties.

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All communications and correspondence to this Court shall be by email first, by way of letter, limited to three pages, uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov, copied to all counsel and/or self-represented parties, and shall be emailed no later than 3:00 PM the day preceding the scheduled motion, conference, deposition or hearing, if applicable.

All communications and correspondence to this Court shall be by email first, by way of letter, limited to three pages, uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov, copied to all counsel and/or self-represented parties, and shall be emailed no later than 3:00 PM the day preceding the scheduled motion, conference, deposition or hearing, if applicable.

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Counsel and self-represented parties may not call the Court or Part Clerk to confirm a court appearance or conference.

Counsel and/or self-represented parties shall not call this Court or the Part Clerk to confirm a court appearance or conference.

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Emails must not be sent directly to Justice Rizzo and must instead be addressed to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov.

Do not email Justice Rizzo directly. All emails shall be addressed to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov.

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The Court does not accept ex parte communications by email, telephone, letter, or any other method.

The Court will never accept any ex parte communication by way of email, telephone, letter, or otherwise made.

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Unless extremely unusual circumstances would cause significant prejudice, opponents must receive at least 24 hours' advance notice of an Order to Show Cause seeking emergency relief and be advised of the right to be heard.

Unless there are extremely unusual circumstances in which significant prejudice (set forth in detail in a supporting affidavit/affirmation) will result, opposing counsel or parties are to be advised at least 24 hours in advance of the date and time that any Order to Show Cause which includes a request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief is being presented to the Court in accordance with 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) and is to be advised that he/she has the right to be heard on the application.

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A complete jury-charge list drawn from the current Pattern Jury Instructions, including professional-negligence departures when applicable, must be emailed in Microsoft Word format to the stated remote address no later than the first pretrial conference.

Once a matter is assigned to this Part for trial, a complete list of requested jury charges, drawn from the Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI) of the then-current year, including departures if the trial involves claims of professional negligence, must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the remote email (JudgeMcGrathRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed by the Court and no later than the first Pre-Trial Conference before this Part.

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An opponent seeking oral argument on a TRO or other emergency request must act immediately upon receiving the required notice, upload a letter to NYSCEF, email JudgeMcGrathRemote@nycourts.gov, and notify all counsel and pro se litigants.

If the opposing party requests oral argument concerning the request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief, said request shall be made immediately upon receipt of notice required by 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) via letter uploaded to NYSCEF and email copy to JudgeMcGrathRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Counsel must promptly notify the Court in writing when a motion or part of it is resolved, withdrawn, or rendered moot because of settlement or another resolution.

Counsel must advise the Court, in writing, and as soon as practicable, if any submitted or unsubmitted motion, or portion thereof, has been resolved, withdrawn, or rendered moot because the case is settled, or an issue is otherwise resolved.

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An in-person appearance with oral argument is required for an Order to Show Cause unless the Court directs otherwise.

All Orders to Show Cause will require an in-person appearance with oral argument unless otherwise directed by the Court.

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(516) 493-3120

Preliminary Conference adjournment requests must be directed to the DCM Clerk’s office or Preliminary Conference Part at the stated telephone number.

Accordingly, PC adjournment requests are to be addressed to the DCM Clerk’s office or Preliminary Conference Part at (516) 493-3120.

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Email communication with chambers requires pre-approval, inclusion of all other parties, and use of the listed court email address; substantive emails are not permitted without pre-approval.

Email: With the pre-approval of chambers, counsel/ pro-se parties may communicate by email with chambers. An attorney / pro-se party emailing chambers must include all the other parties to the case on the email. Emails sent to the Court that contain substantive issues regarding the case are not permitted absent prior approval from chambers. Email communication should only be to the email address listed above.

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Counsel and self-represented litigants may not make ex parte communications to the court by telephone or letter.

The Court will not accept any ex parte communications by telephone or letter from counsel or a self-represented litigant.

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Substantive letters to the court require prior approval and must copy opposing counsel or pro se parties.

Letters: Except as provided herein, letters to the Court that contain substantive issues regarding the case are not permitted absent prior approval from the Court. Letters sent without prior approval shall be disregarded. No correspondence shall be sent to the Court without copying opposing counsel / pro-se parties with that correspondence.

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Communications to chambers by letter, email, or fax must include the action title, full party names, and index number, with simultaneous copies delivered to all counsel.

A. In all communications with chambers by letter, email or fax, the title of the action, full names of the parties and index number shall be set forth, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

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Counsel must notify Chambers of a settlement by email or fax and upload the settlement notice to NYSCEF.

If a pending action has been settled, counsel shall notify chambers by email or fax that the matter has been settled and shall upload such notice to NYSCEF.

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A settled or discontinued case must be reported immediately by email with a stipulation of settlement or discontinuance and withdrawal of pending motions or applications to the judge.

If the case has been settled or discontinued, pursuant to Uniform Rules for the Supreme and the County Court (22 NYCRR) § 202.28, you must notify the court immediately by email, sending a stipulation of settlement and/or discontinuance and withdrawing any pending motions or applications to judgegugertyremote@nycourts.gov

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For all initial hearings, the Court Evaluator shall submit a copy of their report to chambers by email no later than 48 hours before the hearing to judgegugertyremote@nycourts.gov. The Court Evaluator’s report DOES NOT GET EFILED and may not be shared with the interested persons, the petitioner, or petitioner’s counsel prior to submitting same to chambers. Only after submitting a copy to chambers and getting approval from Judge Gugerty may the Court Evaluator provide counsel for petitioner and/or interested persons, if they are represented by an attorney, with a copy of the report.

For all initial hearings, the Court Evaluator shall submit a copy of their report to chambers by email no later than 48 hours before the hearing to judgegugertyremote@nycourts.gov. The Court Evaluator’s report DOES NOT GET EFILED and may not be shared with the interested persons, the petitioner, or petitioner’s counsel prior to submitting same to chambers. Only after submitting a copy to chambers and getting approval from Judge Gugerty may the Court Evaluator provide counsel for petitioner and/or interested persons, if they are represented by an attorney, with a copy of the report.

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Before requesting a discovery teleconference or Teams conference, a party must first contact Chambers with the dispute’s general nature and proposed times acceptable to all counsel.

A party that requests a teleconference or Teams conference shall first contact Chambers with the general nature of the discovery dispute and proposed dates and times amenable to all counsel.

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Chambers letters and emails must identify the action, parties, and index number, provide simultaneous copies to all counsel, and may not be ex parte.

In all communications with Chambers by letter or email (where permitted by these Rules), the title of the action, full names of the parties and index number shall be set forth, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited and will be disregarded.

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Before seeking a TRO, the movant must first consult Chambers about a convenient date and time for counsel’s appearance.

Only where a TRO is being sought, the movant shall first consult with Chambers as to a convenient date and time for counsel to appear with regard to compliance with Uniform Rule § 202.7 (f).

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The OSC Clerk must send proposed Orders to Show Cause to Chambers by remote email, and Chambers will not review them from NYSCEF.

Proposed OSC’s are sent to Chambers by the OSC Clerk via the remote email address. Chambers is not permitted to review OSCs from NYSCEF.

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(516) 493-3239

Once all parties are on a scheduled discovery teleconference, Chambers must be contacted at (516) 493-3239.

Once all parties are on the line, Chambers must be contacted on the teleconference line at (516) 493-3239.

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A request for oral argument concerning a TRO or other emergency relief must be made immediately upon receiving the required notice by NYSCEF letter and email to the judge, with notice to all counsel and pro se litigants.

If the opposing party requests oral argument concerning the request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief, said request shall be made immediately upon receipt of notice required by 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) via letter uploaded to NYSCEF and email copy to JudgeClavinRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all counsel/pro se litigant(s).

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All correspondence to the court must be copied to all adversary counsel and self-represented litigants.

Correspondence to the Court shall, without exception, be copied to all adversary counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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When a pending action is settled, counsel must notify chambers by email and upload a settlement letter to NYSCEF.

If a pending action has been settled, counsel shall notify chambers by email and upload a letter indicating same to NYSCEF.

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Absent extremely unusual circumstances causing significant prejudice, opposing counsel or parties must receive at least 24 hours’ notice of a TRO or other emergency relief application and be advised of the right to be heard; the court may waive the notice requirement in a true emergency.

Unless there are extremely unusual circumstances in which significant prejudice (set forth in detail in a supporting affidavit/affirmation) will result, opposing counsel or parties are to be advised at least 24 hours in advance of the date and time that any Order to Show Cause which includes a request for a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) or other emergency relief is being presented to the Court in accordance with 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) and is to be advised that he/she has the right to be heard on the application. In a true emergency, the Court, in its discretion, may dispense with the 24-hour notice requirement.

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The Court rejects litigation submitted through correspondence to the Court or copies of correspondence between counsel.

The Court does NOT permit litigation by way of letter correspondence to the Court, or by way of being copied with letter correspondence by and between counsel. Any such submission shall be rejected by the Court without further action or consideration.

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The Court will not accept ex parte communications concerning substantive issues.

THE COURT WILL NOT ACCEPT EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ON SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES.

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A party with a simultaneous appearance before another court must notify Chambers before the appearance date so the conflict can be reconciled.

Counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) scheduled to appear simultaneously before this Court and another court must communicate that fact to Chambers prior to the date of appearance so the conflicting appearances can be reconciled.

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(516) 493-3101

Preliminary Conference adjournment requests must be directed to the DCM Clerk’s office or Preliminary Conference Part at (516) 493-3101, not to Chambers.

Accordingly, PC adjournment requests are to be addressed to the DCM Clerk’s office or Preliminary Conference Part at (516) 493-3101, NOT to Chambers.

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Absent extremely unusual circumstances causing significant prejudice, opposing counsel must receive telephone or email notice at least 24 hours before presentation of an emergency Order to Show Cause seeking a temporary restraining order or other emergency relief.

Unless there are extremely unusual circumstances in which significant prejudice (set forth in detail in a supporting affidavit/affirmation) will result, opposing counsel are to be advised by telephone or email at least 24 hours in advance of the date and time that any Order to Show Cause which includes a request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief is being presented to the Court.

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Email to duty judge

Counsel must email the court regarding an Appellate Division decision or a Rule VII[1] change in circumstances affecting a case assigned to the Part.

It is the responsibility of counsel to apprise this Court by email to JudgeDalySapraiconeRemote@nycourts.gov as to an Appellate Division decision or a change in circumstances referenced in Rule VII[1] above that affects the status of any case assigned to this Part.

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Correspondence to the Court must be copied to all adversary counsel and all pro se self-represented litigants.

Correspondence to the Court shall, without exception, be copied to all adversary counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Emails sent directly to Court staff rather than to the Part’s Remote email address will be disregarded.

Emails, initiated by counsel or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s), that are sent directly to Court staff without being sent to the Part’s Remote email address will be disregarded.

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A request for oral argument concerning a temporary restraining order or other emergency relief must be emailed immediately to the Court’s remote email address upon receipt of the required notice, with notice to all counsel and pro se litigants.

If the opposing party requests oral argument concerning the request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief, said request shall be made immediately upon receipt of notice required by 22 NYCRR Section 202.7(f) via email to the Court’s remote email address (JudgeDalySapraiconeRemote@nycourts.gov) on notice to all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Counsel must notify the court by email as soon as possible when a specified change in circumstances occurs.

counsel must notify the Court by email to JudgeDalySapraiconeRemote@nycourts.gov, as soon as possible.

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When opposing counsel has not appeared, the adverse party must receive notice of the intended Order to Show Cause and be advised of the right to be heard.

If there has been no appearance by opposing counsel, the adverse party is to be provided with notice of the intention to submit an Order to Show Cause as provided by 22 NYCRR Section 202.7(f) and is to be advised that they have the right to be heard on the application.

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The court does not accept ex parte communications or attempts to litigate by email and will disregard them.

No Ex Parte Communications. The Court does not accept ex parte communications or attempts to litigate by email. Such communications will be disregarded.

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The court does not accept correspondence sent by facsimile.

The Court does not accept correspondence sent by facsimile.

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The court does not accept adjournment or other substantive requests left on chambers voicemail and will disregard them.

The Court does not accept adjournment or other substantive requests left on Chamber’s voicemail. Such communications will be disregarded.

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(516) 493-3171

Immediately notify opposing counsel, self-represented parties, and the Part Clerk by telephone if an exigent circumstance will make you late or prevent you from appearing at a scheduled conference.

5. In the event you are going to be late or are unable to appear for a scheduled conference due to exigent circumstances, please immediately notify, by telephone, (a) opposing counsel and self-represented parties, and (b) the Part Clerk at (516) 493-3171.

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The Court will not accept telefax communications or submissions without prior permission.

The Court will not accept telefax communications or submissions without prior permission.

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The Court will not accept ex parte telephone communications concerning substantive issues.

The Court will not accept ex parte telephone communications on substantive issues.

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Unless the application is made in court, an approved adjournment must be confirmed immediately to Chambers by fax or email, with a copy to all appearing counsel.

Except for applications made in court, upon approval of the adjournment, a letter must immediately be submitted by (fax/email) to Chambers confirming same with a copy to all counsel appearing in the matter.

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A confirming letter identifying the adjournment date and time must be forwarded to chambers.

FORWARD A CONFIRMING LETTER TO CHAMBERS INDICATING THE ADJOURN DATE AND TIME

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Letters and emails to the Court addressing substantive issues are not permitted without prior Court approval.

Letters/emails to the Court that relate to substantive issues are not permitted without prior approval of the Court.

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Counsel must notify chambers by email or fax when a pending action has settled.

If a pending action has been settled, counsel shall notify chambers by email or fax that the matter has been settled

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Parties and counsel must not email Judge Ricigliano directly.

F. DO NOT EMAIL JUDGE RICIGLIANO DIRECTLY.

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All communications with chambers must be emailed to JudgeRiciglianoRemote@nycourts.gov, identify the action and parties, and include simultaneous copies for all counsel; communications submitted through e-filing should not be assumed to reach Chambers.

A. All communications with chambers shall me made via email (to JudgeRiciglianoRemote@nycourts.gov). In all communications with chambers, the title of the action, full names of the parties and index number shall be set forth, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Do not assume that communications submitted through e-filing are seen by Chambers.

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited for all purposes and will not be read.

C. Faxes: Faxes are not permitted for any purpose and will not be read.

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Parties must not email Judge Knobel directly.

DO NOT EMAIL JUDGE KNOBEL DIRECTLY.

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A request for an in-person hearing must be emailed to the Part no later than ten days before the Order to Show Cause return date.

Requests for an in-person hearing must be made to Part email: judgeknobelremote@nycourts.gov no later than ten (10) days prior to the return date of the Order to Show Cause.

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Ex parte communications concerning substantive issues are prohibited and will not be accepted or read by the Judge or staff.

The Court will never accept ex parte communications on any substantive issue nor will the Judge or any staff member read such communications.

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Fax communications are prohibited for all purposes.

Faxes are not permitted for any purposes.

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All communications with chambers must be emailed to JudgeKnobelRemote@nycourts.gov, include the index number, case title, and subject in the subject line, copy all parties directly, and not rely on chambers reviewing NYSCEF communications.

All communications with chambers shall be made via email to JudgeKnobelRemote@nycourts.gov. All emails must contain in the subject line: (1) the index number; (2) title of the action; (3) quick reference to subject of the email (e.g. Discovery Issue, Adjournment Request etc.). All parties must be included in the email as a direct recipient. Do not assume that communications through NYSCEF will be seen by chambers.

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All parties must be direct recipients of emails to chambers.

All parties must be included in the email as a direct recipient.

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Requests for a language interpreter must be emailed to the Part at least seven days before the Order to Show Cause return date.

Requests for a language interpreter must be made to the Part email: judgeknobelremote@nycourts.gov at least seven (7) days prior to the return date of the Order to Show Cause.

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All communications with chambers must be sent by email to JudgeKnobelRemote@nycourts.gov.

All communications with chambers shall be made via email to JudgeKnobelRemote@nycourts.gov.

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Do not email Judge Knobel directly; email the law clerk or secretary instead.

DO NOT EMAIL JUDGE KNOBEL DIRECTLY BUT YOU MAY EMAIL THE LAW CLERK AND SCERETARY.

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Chambers emails must identify the index number, action title, and email subject in the subject line.

All emails must contain in the subject line: (1) the index number; (2) title of the action; (3) quick reference to subject of the email (e.g. Discovery Issue, Adjournment Request etc.).

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Ex parte communications about substantive issues will not be accepted or read by the Court, judge, or staff.

The Court will never accept ex parte communications on any substantive issue nor will the Judge or any staff member read such communications.

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Fax communication is prohibited for all purposes.

Faxes are not permitted for any purposes.

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The movant's request to withdraw a motion must be emailed to chambers.

If motions are withdrawn, a letter from the movant requesting withdrawal must be sent to chambers by email and uploaded to NYSCEF.

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The petitioner's attorney must email the Part the email addresses of all parties requiring notice at least seven days before the hearing.

Petitioner’s attorney must submit a list of email addresses for all parties required to receive notice to the Part via email judgeknobelremote@nycourts.gov seven (7) days prior to the hearing date.

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A party opposing injunctive relief who wants a hearing must email the Court, with notice to all parties, and request a time to appear.

Upon such notice, any party seeking to be heard in opposition to the request for injunctive relief must email the Court, on notice to all parties, requesting a time to appear for the same.

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Adjournment requests left on Chambers voicemail will be disregarded.

Adjournment requests that are left on Chamber’s voicemail shall be disregarded.

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After an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of, counsel must also notify chambers by email.

Counsel shall also notify chambers via email (see 22 NYCRR 202.28 [a]).

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Parties may email chambers only when copying all other parties, and substantive or fact-specific correspondence requires prior Court approval; violating communications will be disregarded and repeated violations may lead to sanctions.

Parties may contact chambers by email at JudgeCarltonRemote@nycourts.gov provided all other parties are copied. However, no correspondence may raise substantive issues or discuss the facts of the case without prior approval from the Court. Unsolicited communications that violate this rule will be disregarded. Repeated violations may result in sanctions.

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Phone

516-493-3376

Telephone contact with chambers is permitted only for emergencies requiring immediate attention.

Except as provided below, telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, chambers may be contacted at the number listed above.

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Emails to the court discussing substantive issues or case facts require prior court approval.

Emails sent to the court that contain substantive issues regarding the case, or discuss the facts of the case in any manner, are not permitted absent prior approval from the court.

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Counsel must email Judge Roth simultaneously when filing a motion in limine and provide notice to all parties.

Simultaneously with the filing of a motion in limine, counsel shall also notify the Court of such filing via email to JudgeRothRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all parties.

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Phone

516-493-3247

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

Except as provided below, telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

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Counsel and unrepresented parties must contact the court 48 hours before a non-jury trial to confirm appearances, failing which the trial may be changed or vacated.

It is the obligation of counsel or an unrepresented party or parties to contact the court 48 hours prior to the start of the trial to confirm all parties will appear. Failure to contact the court can result in the trial date being changed or vacated.

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Email communication with the law secretary requires chambers permission.

Parties may communicate with the law secretary by email, with permission of chambers.

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Email to chambers

Parties may email chambers at JudgeRothRemote@nycourts.gov if all other parties are given notice.

Parties may also email chambers at JudgeRothRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all other parties.

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A party emailing the law secretary must copy all other case parties.

A party emailing the law secretary must include all the other parties to the case on the email.

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Letters to the court discussing substantive issues or case facts require prior court approval.

Except as provided below, letters to the court that contain substantive issues regarding the case, or discuss the facts of the case in any manner, are not permitted absent prior approval from the court.

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Letters submitted without prior court approval will be disregarded.

Letters sent without prior approval will be disregarded.

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Emails submitted without approval will be disregarded.

Emails sent without approval will be disregarded.

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Chambers will not engage in ex parte communications on substantive issues, and facsimile correspondence must be served on all parties with specified case and party information.

The court will not engage in ex parte communications with litigants or counsel on any substantive issues involved in the action. Correspondence, facsimile transmissions, and e-mails shall be served upon all other parties, and shall indicate the title of the action, the index number, and the office, e-mail or fax number of all parties.

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Fax communications to the court are prohibited and will not be read.

Faxes are not permitted for any purposes and will not be read.

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Written communications to chambers must identify the county, index number, action title, parties, and next calendar date.

All written communications with chambers must include the county, index number, title of the action, full names of the parties, and the date the matter is next on the court’s calendar.

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All communications with chambers must be sent by email to JudgeSteinmanRemote@nycourts.gov.

All communications with chambers shall be made via email to JudgeSteinmanRemote@nycourts.gov.

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The Conference Request Form must include contact information for all parties.

Contact information of all parties shall be included on the Conference Request Form.

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Every communication sent to the court must copy all parties.

All parties must be copied on communications sent to the court.

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Phone

(516) 493-3120

Preliminary Conference adjournment requests must be directed to the DCM Clerk’s office or Preliminary Conference Part at the stated telephone number.

Accordingly, PC adjournment requests are to be addressed to the DCM Clerk’s office or Preliminary Conference Part at (516) 493-3120.

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Requested jury charges must be submitted by email to JudgeCairoRemote@nycourts.gov.

A complete list of requested jury charges, drawn from the Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI) of the then-current year must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the remote email (JudgeCairoRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed by the Court and not later than the Pre-Trial Conference.

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When the parties cannot agree on jury questions, each side must submit its proposed verdict sheet by email to JudgeCairoRemote@nycourts.gov.

If counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) cannot agree to the questions to be posed to the jury prior to the Pre-Trial Conference, each side shall submit a Proposed Verdict Sheet by email in Microsoft World format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeCairoRemote@nycourts.gov).

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The proposed verdict sheet must be submitted by email to JudgeCairoRemote@nycourts.gov.

A Proposed Verdict Sheet, jointly prepared by all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) must be submitted by email in Microsoft World format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeCairoRemote@nycourts.gov).

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Parties must not call Chambers unless the Court instructs them to do so.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL CHAMBERS UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE COURT

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Email to chambers

A party or counsel opposed to upfront emergency relief must immediately notify the Chambers email address after receiving the 22 NYCRR 202.7 notice.

Emergency Relief: if a party/counsel is opposed to upfront relief, they must immediately notify judgeheitnerremote@nycourts.gov upon receipt of the 22 NYCRR 202.7 notice.

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Counsel and parties must immediately email the Chambers address if they experience technical difficulty joining a virtual conference.

Counsel/Parties shall email judgeheitnerremote@nycourts.gov immediately if they are experiencing technical difficulty joining a virtual conference.

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Stipulations of Settlement must be emailed to the Chambers address as soon as practicable.

Stipulations of Settlement must be emailed to judgeheitnerremote@nycourts.gov as soon as practicable.

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Counsel must email an Affirmation of Actual Engagement to the Chambers address as soon as counsel becomes aware of the conflict.

Affirmations of Actual Engagement must be emailed to judgeheitnerremote@nycourts.gov as soon as counsel is aware of the conflict.

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The movant must email the Court and copy all other parties to schedule the required discovery conference.

The movant shall email the Court, copying all other parties, to schedule same.

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All attorneys and pro se litigants must be notified of an adjournment request before the request is submitted to the Court.

All attorneys and pro se litigants shall be notified of all adjournment requests prior to said request being made to the Court.

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Consent-based motion adjournment applications must be submitted to Chambers by email.

Applications to adjourn motions on consent must be received by Chambers via email by 4:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the return date of the motion.

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A party seeking a motion adjournment without consent must contact the Court and all parties and arrange a phone conference with the Court.

The party seeking an adjournment of a motion for which consent has not been given must contact the Court, as well as all parties, and arrange for communication between all parties to discuss the adjournment with the Court ===== PAGE 4 ===== via phone conference.

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Requests for Preliminary Conference adjournments must be sent to the DCM Clerk's office rather than Chambers.

Preliminary Conference adjournments are to be addressed to the DCM Clerk’s office and not to Chambers.

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Phone to chambers

The court will disregard adjournment requests left only on chambers voicemail.

Adjournment requests that are left on Chamber’s voicemail shall be disregarded.

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Email to chambers

An oral-argument request concerning a temporary restraining order or other emergency relief must be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov.

If the opposing party requests oral argument concerning the request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief, said request shall be made immediately upon receipt of notice required by 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) via letter uploaded to NYSCEF and email copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Email to chambers

A copy of the motion-adjournment request must be emailed to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov before the motion's return date.

A request to adjourn a motion must be made in writing and transmitted to Chambers by letter uploaded to NYSCEF, and email a copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov, prior to the return date of the motion, and copied to all counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Phone to clerk

Phone

516-493-3101

Preliminary Conference adjournment requests must be directed to the Preliminary Conference Part at the listed telephone number rather than to Justice Marber or Chambers.

Requests to adjourn PCs are not addressed to Justice Marber. Rather, PC adjournment requests are to be addressed to the Preliminary Conference Part (telephone no. 516-493-3101), not to Chambers.

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Email

A self-represented party must promptly provide an active NYSCEF email address when counsel is relieved.

Moreover, in the event counsel is relieved, the self-represented party shall promptly provide an active email address through NYSCEF.

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Before seeking a TRO, the movant must first consult Chambers about a convenient appearance date and time.

Only where a TRO is being sought, the movant shall first consult with Chambers as to a convenient date and time for counsel to appear with regard to compliance with Uniform Rule § 202.7 (f).

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When a party is discontinued, the attorney or party must remove that party's email address from the case on NYSCEF because Chambers cannot do so.

Chambers does NOT have the ability to add or delete an email address from NYSCEF. If a party is discontinued, it is incumbent upon the attorney or party to remove their email address from the case on NYSCEF.

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Ex parte communications with Chambers are prohibited and will be disregarded.

Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited and will be disregarded.

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Permitted letters and emails to Chambers must identify the action, parties, and index number and must be simultaneously copied to all counsel.

In all communications with Chambers by letter or email (where permitted by these Rules), the title of the action, full names of the parties and index number shall be set forth, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

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Parties must notify the Court at least seven days before a scheduled appearance if an interpreter is needed.

The parties must inform the Court, no later than seven (7) days in advance of any scheduled appearance, if the assistance of an interpreter will be required.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

516-493-3113

Pretrial conference adjournment requests must be directed to the CCP/DCM Part at the listed telephone number rather than to Chambers.

Requests to adjourn pretrial conferences scheduled by DCM/CCP are to be directed to the CCP/DCM Part (telephone no. 516-493-3113), not to Chambers.

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Counsel must email JudgeFischerRemote@nycourts.gov promptly when the action is discontinued, settled, moot, or affected by a party's death, bankruptcy, or active military duty.

Pursuant to 22 NYCRR Section 202.28(b), if an action is discontinued, or wholly or partially settled by stipulation pursuant to CPLR Section 2104, or a motion has become wholly or partially moot, or a party has died, become a debtor in bankruptcy or is in active military duty, counsel must notify the Court by email to JudgeFischerRemote@nycourts.gov as soon as possible.

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Only counsel and self-represented parties may communicate with the Court.

Only counsel and self-represented parties shall communicate with the Court.

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The Court prohibits all ex parte communications by email, telephone, letter, or any other method.

The Court will not accept any ex parte communication by way of email, telephone, letter, or otherwise.

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Counsel and self-represented litigants must contact the court within 24 hours before trial to confirm that all parties will appear.

It is the Notice: obligation of all counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) to contact the Court within twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the trial to confirm the appearance of all parties.

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Every email subject line must include the case index number and title.

The subject line of every email must include the Index Number and Title of the action.

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All correspondence must include every adversary, and the Part prohibits ex parte communications in every form.

All correspondence shall, without exception, include all adversaries, including pro se Parte: (self-represented) litigants. This Part will not entertain any ex parte communications, in any form or manner. Pro se (self-represented) litigants are reminded that the Court cannot give any legal advice.

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Email to chambers

If the opposing party requests oral argument concerning the request for a TRO or other emergency relief, said request shall be made immediately upon receipt of notice required by 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) via letter uploaded to NYSCEF and email copy to JudgeKapoorRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

If the opposing party requests oral argument concerning the request for a TRO or other emergency relief, said request shall be made immediately upon receipt of notice required by 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) via letter uploaded to NYSCEF and email copy to JudgeKapoorRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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The Proposed Verdict Sheet must be submitted by email to the Court's remote email address.

A Proposed Verdict Sheet, jointly prepared by all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeKapoorRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed by the Court and no later than the first Pre-Trial Conference before this Part.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(516) 493-3372

Chambers telephone calls are reserved only for self-represented litigants and urgent matters.

Telephone calls to chambers are reserved for pro se litigants and urgent matters, Calls: ONLY.

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Email to chambers

Parties and counsel must notify chambers by email no later than 3:00 p.m. on the business day before the pretrial settlement conference whether they will attend in person.

Parties and/or their counsel are required to notify chambers via email, no later than 3:00 p.m. on the business day preceding the conference, whether they are able to and wish to participate in person for the PTSC.

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Motions in limine should be e-Filed as “Pre-trial Memorandum” document type on NYSCEF and shall also be emailed to chambers.

Motions in limine should be e-Filed as “Pre-trial Memorandum” document type on NYSCEF and shall also be emailed to chambers.

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Counsel must immediately notify the assigned judge or court part, and give notice to chambers, when an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of.

If an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of, counsel shall immediately inform the assigned judge or Court part by submission of a copy of the stipulation or a letter directed to the clerk of the part along with notice to the chambers of the assigned judge via telephone, or email.

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The Court will not accept ex parte telephone or letter communications from counsel or self-represented litigants.

The Court will not accept any ex parte communications by telephone or letter from counsel or a self-represented litigant.

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Facsimile communications or submissions are prohibited unless the court gives prior permission.

The Court will not accept facsimile communications or submissions without prior permission of the court.

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Counsel must submit the completed Request for Adjournment Form to both Chambers and the part clerk by fax or email.

The Request for Adjournment Form is to be filled out by counsel and faxed or emailed to both chambers and the part clerk.

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The court categorically prohibits ex parte communications concerning any substantive issue.

The Court will never accept ex parte communications on any substantive issue.

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Email to chambers

Technical difficulties with a remote conference should be reported by email to JudgeGrimaldiRemote@nycourts.gov.

Please email JudgeGrimaldiRemote@nycourts.gov if experiencing any technical difficulties.

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A movant’s withdrawal request may be sent to chambers by email or fax, and the request must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

If a motion is being withdrawn, a letter from the movant requesting withdrawal may be sent to chambers by email or fax and must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

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Email to chambers

Motions in limine should be e-filed as “Pre-Trial Memorandum” document type on NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeGrimaldiRemote@nycourts.gov.

Motions in limine should be e-filed as “Pre-Trial Memorandum” document type on NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeGrimaldiRemote@nycourts.gov.

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If the parties cannot agree on the proposed verdict sheet, they must promptly email the court with the discrepancy and each party's position.

If the parties cannot agree on the proposed verdict sheet, the issue shall be promptly brought to the court’s attention, via the court’s e-mail, specifically stating the discrepancy and each party’s position on same.

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Chambers must be advised at least one week in advance when an interpreter is required for a conference, motion, trial, or other appearance.

If an interpreter is required for a conference, motion, trial, or other appearance, please advise chambers at least one week in advance.

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If eCourts does not confirm an appearance, a request for confirmation must be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov with copies to all counsel and self-represented parties.

Should reference to e-courts not confirm an appearance, a letter requesting confirmation of a court appearance or conference shall be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov, copied to all counsel and/or self-represented parties.

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The Court will disregard communications raising substantive issues.

Any communication on substantive issues will be disregarded.

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Counsel and self-represented parties must promptly exchange direct contact information and are expected to confirm scheduled appearances with each other in advance.

Counsel and/or self-represented parties shall promptly exchange email addresses and phone numbers with direct extensions if applicable, (not a general information number), and are expected to confirm all scheduled court appearances with each other prior to the court appearance.

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Counsel must notify the Part Clerk as soon as practicable and no later than openings if a videotape, recording, display, or monitor will be used.

Counsel shall notify the Part Clerk as soon as practicable and no later than openings as to whether they will be using a videotape, recording, display or monitor.

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Counsel must notify the Part Clerk as soon as practicable and before pre-marking exhibits about any subpoenaed records.

Counsel shall notify the Part Clerk as soon as practicable and prior to pre-marking exhibits of any subpoenaed records.

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Counsel must notify the Part Clerk as soon as possible whether an interpreter is needed.

Counsel shall notify the Part Clerk as soon as possible as to whether an interpreter is needed.

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The moving party must email only the notice pages of a filed motion-related submission to the judge, copying all counsel and self-represented parties; working copies are not required.

THE MOVING PARTY SHALL EMAIL ONLY the “NOTICE” pages of any filed motion, cross- motion, petition or order to show cause to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov, copied to all counsel and/or self-represented parties. This Court does not require working copies.

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The Court will disregard unauthorized communications.

Any unauthorized communication shall be disregarded.

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All correspondence to this part should be filed via NYSCEF and copied via email to JudgeMcGrathRemote@nycourts.gov.

All correspondence to this part should be filed via NYSCEF and copied via email to JudgeMcGrathRemote@nycourts.gov.

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The Court may waive the 24-hour notice requirement when it determines that a true emergency exists.

In a true emergency, the Court, in its discretion may dispense with the 24-hour notice requirement.

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Phone to clerk

Telephone calls to court staff are permitted only for urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

Telephone calls to Court staff are permitted only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

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Counsel must check in with the Part Clerk at the start of each trial date so the clerk knows counsel is present.

Check in at the start of trial each date so that the Part Clerk is aware of your presence.

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The attorney whose oral-argument request is granted must notify all other attorneys of the scheduled argument, with possible sanctions for failure.

It is the responsibility of that person to inform all other attorneys of the date and time set, and failure to do so may result in sanctions.

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Phone to chambers

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

**Telephone Calls:** Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call chambers at the above listed number.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

516-493-3100

Preliminary Conference adjournment requests must be directed to the DCM Clerk's office or Preliminary Conference Part at 516-493-3100 rather than Chambers.

PC adjournment requests are to be addressed to the DCM Clerk's office or Preliminary Conference Part (telephone no. 516-493-3100), not to Chambers.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

516-493-3113

Pretrial conference adjournment requests must be directed to the CCP/DCM Part at 516-493-3113 rather than Chambers.

Requests to adjourn pretrial conferences are to be directed to the CCP/DCM Part (telephone no. 516-493-3113), not to Chambers.

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Email to chambers

Parties requesting discovery-related conferences must submit the attached Pre-Motion Discovery Conference Request Form to chambers by email or fax.

Requests for discovery related conferences must be submitted on the Pre-Motion Discovery Conference Request Form attached at the end of this document, and must be sent to chambers by email or fax.

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Scheduling problems should be immediately brought to the Court’s attention.

Scheduling problems should be immediately brought to the Court’s attention.

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Email to chambers

Applicants must use the Request for Adjournment Form and send it to chambers by email or fax.

Applications for adjournments must be made on the Request for Adjournment Form included at the end of this document and must be sent to chambers by email or fax.

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When a significant reason is stated, a request to so order a stipulation may be sent to chambers by fax or email with a cover letter and copies to all counsel and pro se parties.

Should there be a significant reason that same is requested, the stipulation may be sent to chambers by fax or email with a cover letter requesting said relief, with copies to all counsel/pro se parties.

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Email to chambers

Correspondence and emails to chambers must identify the action and index number and be copied to all adversaries.

Correspondence and emails sent to chambers must reflect the name of the action and the index number. Copies are to be sent to all adversaries.

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Email to chambers

Emails must be sent to the listed chambers email address unless chambers directs otherwise.

All emails shall be sent to judgegugertyremote@nycourts.gov unless otherwise directed.

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Attorney-party correspondence must not be copied to the Court unless chambers directs that it be copied.

Correspondence between attorneys and/or parties shall not be copied to the Court unless directed by chambers.

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Email to chambers

Petitioner’s counsel must notify chambers by email as soon as possible after a settlement.

If a pending action has been settled, petitioner’s counsel shall notify chambers as soon as possible by email to judgegugertyremote@nycourts.gov.

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Email to duty judge

A motion may be withdrawn at the scheduled TEAMS conference without an appearance if the settlement and withdrawal stipulation is emailed to the judge no later than the day before the conference.

Withdrawal of motions will be considered at the time of the scheduled TEAMS conference. You will not be required to appear if you email to judgegugertyremote@nycourts.gov a stipulation settling the case and withdrawing the motion, as soon as you have it, but no later than the day before the conference.

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Email to chambers

For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties should email chambers a completed conference request form from the Supreme Court website.

For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties should email chambers a completed conference request form that can be found on the Supreme Court’s website.https://ww2.nycourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/files/2020- 04/Email%20Request%20For%20Conference%20Form.pdfhttps://ww2.nycourts.gov/sites/ default/

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Email to chambers

After receiving an order to show cause or motion, counsel must email the appearing attorney and testifying witnesses or parties, including contact information, to the Court and Court Clerk.

After receipt of an order to show cause or motion, all counsel shall email the name of the attorney appearing at the hearing, and any witness or party testifying along with their address, office and cell phone number to the Court’s email address, judgegugertyremote@nycourts.gov, and to the email address of our Court Clerk, Jamie Corsitto.

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Email to chambers

Counsel must provide email addresses on submissions; emails to chambers must identify the action, parties, and index number and copy all other parties and attorneys, while counsel correspondence generally may not be sent to the court.

L. Counsel are required to provide the Court with their e-mail addresses on all submissions. In all communications with chambers by email, the title of the action, full names of the parties and the index number shall be set forth in the email and copying all other parties and attorneys in the matter. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court except as these Part Rules and 22 NYCRR § 202.7 permit.

WARNING

Ex parte telephone communications with chambers about substantive issues are prohibited.

There shall be no ex parte telephone communication regarding substantive issues.

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Special trial needs must be reported to the Court Clerk in advance.

Any special needs, e.g., interpreter, easels, blackboards, shadow boxes, television, subpoenaed, material, etc., must be reported to the Court Clerk, in advance, so as not to delay the progress of the trial.

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Email to chambers

For a Chambers-scheduled Teams conference, the NYSCEF link must be obtained through the “email participating parties” option; after receipt, counsel must not ask Chambers to resend it and should first seek a forwarded copy from opposing counsel.

Where Chambers schedules a virtual Teams conference, the parties are contacted via NYSCEF, by selecting a link entitled “email participating parties.” Once a link has been sent, Chambers is NOT to be contacted to re-send the link. Chambers allows forwarding on all Teams invites. As such, any office should first contact opposing counsel to obtain same.

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Email to chambers

An attorney or party whose party is discontinued must remove that party's email address from the case on NYSCEF.

If a party is discontinued, it is incumbent upon the attorney or party to remove their email address from the case on NYSCEF.

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Email to chambers

Adjournment confirmations must be sent to Chambers by only one method, either fax or email.

Communications confirming adjournments should only be sent to Chambers by EITHER fax or email. Do not use multiple methods of communication.

WARNING

After Chambers sends a Microsoft Teams link, the recipient must not contact Chambers to request that it be resent and should first ask opposing counsel for a forwarded copy.

Any Microsoft Teams links are also sent by this method. Once a link has been sent, Chambers is NOT to be contacted to re-send the link. Chambers allows forwarding on all Teams invites. As such, any office should first contact opposing counsel to obtain same.

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Adjournment requests left on Chambers voicemail will be disregarded.

Adjournment requests which are left on the Chamber=s Voice Mail shall be disregarded.

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The Court must be notified promptly if a discovery dispute is resolved before the scheduled conference.

In the event a discovery dispute is resolved prior to a scheduled conference, the Court shall be promptly notified.

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Phone

Phone

516-493-3101

Preliminary Conference adjournment requests must be made by telephone to the Preliminary Conference Part at 516-493-3101, not to Chambers or Justice Sher.

Requests to adjourn PCs are not addressed to Justice Sher. Rather, PC adjournment requests are to be addressed to the Preliminary Conference Part (telephone no. 516-493-3101), not to Chambers.

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Chambers must not be contacted between 12:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. during the daily lunch break.

Chambers shall not be contacted during the daily lunch break which is from 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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The parties must notify the court at least seven days before a scheduled appearance if an interpreter will be needed.

The parties must inform the Court, no later than seven (7) days in advance of any scheduled appearance, if the assistance of an interpreter will be required.

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When a discovery issue is resolved during the teleconference, the requesting party is directed to memorialize the resolution in a confirming letter sent by fax or email.

If the matter can be resolved during the teleconference, the requesting party will be directed to fax or email a confirming letter memorializing such resolution.

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Phone

Phone

516-493-3113

DCM/CCP pretrial-conference adjournment requests must be directed by telephone to the CCP/DCM Part at 516-493-3113, not to Chambers.

Requests to adjourn pretrial conferences scheduled by DCM/CCP are to be directed to the CCP/DCM Part (telephone no. 516-493-3113), not to Chambers.

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Email to chambers

A self-represented party must promptly provide an active NYSCEF email address if counsel is relieved.

Moreover, in the event counsel is relieved, the self-represented party shall promptly provide an active email address through NYSCEF.

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Email to chambers

All correspondence to this part should be file via NYSCEF and copied via email.

All correspondence to this part should be file via NYSCEF and copied via email.

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Phone to clerk

Telephone calls to court staff are permitted only for urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

Telephone calls to Court staff are permitted only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

516-493-3120

Any request to adjourn a PC are to be directed to the Preliminary Conference Part (tel. no. 516-493-3120) or the DCM clerk’s office.

Any request to adjourn a PC are to be directed to the Preliminary Conference Part (tel. no. 516-493-3120) or the DCM clerk’s office.

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Email to clerk

Proposed verdict sheets must be sent by email to the Principal Law Clerk at the Court's remote email address.

Proposed Verdict Sheets must be submitted by email in Microsoft World format to the Court's Principal Law Clerk at the Court’s remote email (JudgeDalySapraiconeRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed by the Court.

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Email to chambers

The Court will notify parties by email whether an adjournment is granted, and parties must not treat a stipulated request as granted without that specific advice.

The Court will advise counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) via email if the requested adjournment has been granted. Parties should not assume that any stipulated request for adjournment of a conference has been granted unless specifically advised by the Court.

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Phone

A party unable to appear on time because of unforeseen circumstances should contact opposing counsel and advise the Part Clerk or Chambers staff by telephone as soon as possible.

If counsel or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) are unable to appear on time due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e., delays due to inclement weather or road closures), counsel or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) should contact opposing counsel, AND advise the Part Clerk or Chambers staff, by telephone, as soon as possible.

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Phone to chambers

Telephone calls to Court staff are permitted only for urgent situations requiring immediate attention that cannot be addressed through correspondence, and counsel should read the Rules & Procedures before calling Chambers.

Telephone calls to Court staff are permitted only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention that cannot be attained by correspondence. Please read these Rules & Procedures in full before calling Chambers.

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Email to clerk

Requests to charge must be sent by email to the Principal Law Clerk at the Court's remote email address.

Requests to charge must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court's Principal Law Clerk at the Court’s remote email (JudgeDalySapraiconeRemote@nycourts.gov)

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Phone to chambers

Adjournment requests left on Chambers voicemail will be disregarded.

Adjournment requests left on Chamber’s voicemail shall be disregarded.

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Email to chambers

Emails to the Court and Court staff should be concise, state the requested relief or action, copy all parties, and be sent to JudgeDalySapraiconeRemote@nycourts.gov.

Emails to the Court and Court staff should be concise, stating the relief or action requested to be taken by the Court. All parties MUST be copied on the email. As stated above, all email correspondence should be made to JudgeDalySapraiconeRemote@nycourts.gov.

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The Court may dispense with the 24-hour notice requirement in a true emergency.

In a true emergency, the Court, in its discretion may dispense with the 24-hour notice requirement.

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Email to chambers

Counsel must advise the Court in writing, upload the notice to NYSCEF, and email JudgeDalySapraiconeRemote@nycourts.gov as soon as practicable when a motion or portion thereof is resolved, withdrawn, or rendered moot.

Counsel must advise the Court, in writing, uploaded to NYSCEF and sent to JudgeDalySapraiconeRemote@nycourts.gov, and as soon as practicable, if any submitted or unsubmitted motion, or portion thereof, has been resolved, withdrawn, or rendered moot because the case is settled, or an issue is otherwise resolved.

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The Court may proceed without counsel or a pro se litigant if they are absent at the calendar's second call, which may occur 30 minutes after the assigned start time.

The Court may conduct a second call of the calendar as soon as thirty (30) minutes after the assigned time-specific start-time. If counsel or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) do not appear by the second call of the calendar, the Court may proceed in the absence of that counsel and/or pro se (self-represented) litigant.

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Requests for an interpreter must be made to the Part Clerk at least seven days before the scheduled appearance.

6. Requests for an interpreter are to be made to the Part Clerk at least 7 days prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Email

A party opposing temporary injunctive relief must email the Court, with notice to all parties, and request a time to appear.

Upon such notice, any party/counsel seeking to be heard in opposition to the request for injunctive relief must email the Court, on notice, to all parties, requesting a time to appear for same.

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Email to chambers

When requesting that a stipulation be so ordered for significant reasons, it may be emailed to chambers with a cover letter explaining the request and copies to all counsel and pro se parties.

Should there be a significant reason that same is requested, the stipulation may be sent to chambers by email with a cover letter requesting said relief and the reason for requesting it, with copies to all counsel/ pro se parties.

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Counsel must notify the Court as soon as the case is assigned if a witness needs a language interpreter.

D. Counsel shall notify the Court if a witness requires a language interpreter as soon as the case is assigned so that timely arrangements can be made.

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Phone to chambers

Telephone calls to Chambers are generally prohibited except for emergencies requiring immediate attention.

G. Except as provided herein, telephone calls to chambers are not permitted absent emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

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Email to clerk

Please contact the Part via email to discuss available adjourn dates before making the Application.

Please contact the Part via email to discuss available adjourn dates before making the Application.

WARNING

Copies of counsel-to-counsel correspondence must not be sent to or placed in the Court's files except in the limited circumstances identified by the Part Rules and 22 NYCRR 202.7.

Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court and will not be read or placed in the Court’s files, except with the limited circumstances provided within these Part Rules and as 22 NYCRR 202.7 directs.

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An attorney or unrepresented litigant with a conflicting Part appearance must notify the courtroom clerk or chambers and provide valid contact information.

When scheduled for an in person or virtual conference, and a party’s appearance is required in another part, the attorneys and unrepresented litigants must alert the courtroom clerk and/or chambers of the conflict and provide valid contact information.

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Email to chambers

The Court should not be included on emails or communications between the parties.

The Court should not be included on emails or communications between the parties.

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Phone to chambers

Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited except in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

g. Except as provided herein, telephone calls to chambers are not permitted absent emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

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Email to chambers

Adjournment requests and opposition should be emailed to both chambers and the Principal Law Clerk at the listed addresses.

All adjournment requests and/or opposition to the adjournment should be sent to the chambers email: JudgeKnobelRemote@nycourts.gov and the Principal Law Clerk’s email: amangano@nycourts.gov.

WARNING

Communications and papers submitted only through NYSCEF should not be assumed to reach chambers.

Do not assume communications and papers submitted only through NYSCEF will be seen by chambers.

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The Court should not be copied on communications between the parties, and communications to Chambers are limited to requests authorized by the Part rules.

i. The Court should not be included on emails or communications between the parties. The only communications sent to Chambers shall be for making requests outlined in the rules of this Part.

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Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless the party first obtains authorization.

Faxes to chambers are not permitted unless prior authorization is obtained.

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Repeated violations of the restriction on substantive letters may result in sanctions.

Repeated violations of this rule will result in sanctions.

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Email to chambers

Parties seeking resolution of disputes should email chambers a completed conference request form.

For the resolution of disputes, parties should email chambers a completed conference request form that can be found attached hereto.

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The court will disregard ex parte written communications.

Ex parte written communications will be disregarded.

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The court will disregard communications between counsel and will not place received copies in the case file.

Copies of communications between counsel that are received by the court will be disregarded and will not be placed in the court’s files.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(516) 493-3252

Telephone calls to the court generally should be used only for urgent matters.

Telephone calls to the court should generally be reserved for urgent matters.

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Communications between counsel should not be sent to the court.

Communications between counsel should not be sent to the court.

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Phone to clerk

The party must contact opposing counsel and advise the Part Clerk or Court staff by telephone as soon as possible.

contact opposing counsel, and advise the Part Clerk or Court staff, by telephone, as soon as possible.

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Phone

Court staff may be called by telephone only for urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

Telephone calls to Court staff are permitted only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

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Communications concerning the adjournment request must be copied to all counsel and all pro se litigants.

All such communications must be copied to all counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigants.

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Parties ordinarily may not copy correspondence between themselves to the court, except in circumstances expressly provided by the Part Rules.

Correspondence between counsel and/or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) shall not be copied to the Court except in the limited circumstances provided within these Part Rules.

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Phone to chambers

If unanimous consent cannot be obtained, the requesting party may seek a conference call with the principal law clerk by filing in NYSCEF and emailing chambers.

Where consent of all parties cannot be obtained, the party requesting the Adjournment may file in NYSCEF and E-mail Chambers requesting a Conference Call with the Principal Law Clerk relative to the Adjournment Request.

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The court will not entertain ex parte communications.

Ex parte communications will not be entertained.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(516) 493-3164

A participant delayed by unforeseen circumstances should notify opposing counsel and telephone the part clerk or chambers as soon as possible.

If counsel or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) are unable to appear on time due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e., delays due to inclement weather or road closures), he/she should contact opposing counsel, and advise the Part Clerk or Chambers, by telephone, as soon as possible.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(516) 493-3164

Court staff may be telephoned only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

Telephone calls to Court staff are permitted only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

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Email to chambers

The court will not respond to an email unless it is copied to all parties.

The court will not respond to emails not copied to all parties.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(516) 493-3152

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for urgent matters requiring immediate attention.

Telephone calls to chambers shall be limited to urgent matters requiring immediate attention.

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Phone to chambers

Chambers may be called by telephone only for emergencies requiring immediate attention, and not for status or receipt confirmations.

Except as provided below, telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. (NOTE: Chambers is not to be called to confirm whether an appearance is in person or virtual, whether a letter/email has been received, etc.).

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Before requesting a discovery teleconference or Teams conference, a party must contact Chambers with the dispute's general nature and proposed dates and times acceptable to all counsel.

A party that requests a teleconference or Teams conference shall first contact Chambers with the general nature of the discovery dispute and proposed dates and times amenable to all counsel.

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Adjournment requests left only on Chambers voicemail will be disregarded.

Adjournment requests which are left on the Chamber=s Voice Mail shall be disregarded.

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Letter fax to chambers

After an EBT adjournment is granted, counsel must send Chambers a fax or copied email confirming the new schedule and the continuing restriction on further adjournments.

Where a request is granted, counsel will be directed to either fax a confirming letter to Chambers or send an email to Chambers’ remote email address, copied to all counsel, setting forth the new approved EBT schedule with the firm new date(s), time(s) and location, and must indicate that “EBTs may not be adjourned to any later date without prior Court approval.”

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Copies of correspondence between counsel ordinarily must not be sent to the Court and will be disregarded unless the Court directs otherwise.

Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court unless otherwise directed. Such correspondence shall be disregarded by the Court.

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Email to chambers

An adjournment confirmation must be sent to Chambers by either fax or email, not by both methods.

Communications confirming adjournments should only be sent to Chambers by EITHER fax or email. Do not use multiple methods of communication.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(516) 493-3220

Once everyone is on a scheduled discovery teleconference, Chambers must be called at the designated number, which may only be used for scheduled teleconferences.

Once all parties are on the line, Chambers must be contacted on the teleconference line at (516) 493-3220, which shall only be used for scheduled teleconferences.

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Chambers must not be contacted during its daily lunch break from 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Chambers shall not be contacted during the daily lunch break which is from 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Email to chambers

An attorney or party will not receive Chambers communications unless their email address is linked to the case on NYSCEF.

If an attorney or party does not have their email address linked to a particular case on NYSCEF, they will not receive the communication.

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Phone to chambers

Counsel must call Chambers from the Fourth Floor Security Desk, but only when the courtroom is unavailable and all parties are present.

If the Courtroom is unavailable, counsel must call Chambers from the Fourth Floor Security Desk only when all parties are present.

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Microsoft Teams links are sent through the same electronic system; after a link is sent, counsel must seek a replacement from opposing counsel rather than asking Chambers to resend it.

Any Microsoft Teams links are also sent by this method. Once a link has been sent, Chambers is NOT to be contacted to re-send the link. Chambers allows forwarding on all Teams invites. As such, any office should first contact opposing counsel to obtain same.

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Email to chambers

An email request to chambers for a motion or conference adjournment is permitted only if the correspondence is also sent to all counsel and self-represented parties.

A request to adjourn a motion or conference may be forwarded to chambers by way of email to JudgeFischerRemote@nycourts.gov only if it is corresponded to all counsel and self-represented parties.

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Email to chambers

The Court accepts email sent to its chambers address only when all counsel and self-represented parties are copied.

The Court will accept communications to JudgeFischerRemote@nycourts.gov when corresponded to all counsel and self-represented parties.

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The PC Part schedules and conducts preliminary conferences, and requests to adjourn them must be directed to the PC Part rather than Chambers.

PCs are held according to the rules set forth in 22 NYCRR 202.19 and will be scheduled and conducted by the PC Part (Tel. No.: 516.493.3120). As such, requests for adjournments of PCs are to be addressed to the PC Part, not to Chambers.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(516) 493-3375

Questions outside the reserved chambers telephone uses should first be directed to Part Clerk Leigh A. Reddy by telephone or email.

All other questions should first be directed to the Part Clerk, Leigh A. Reddy, via telephone (516) 493-3375 or via email lareddy@nycourts.gov .

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Email to chambers

Proposed jury instructions, including relevant PJI text, must be emailed to Chambers at the stated address in Word format.

Proposed jury instructions, including the text of relevant PJI instructions are to be submitted by e-mail to Chambers at judgegianelliremote@nycourts.gov, in Word format.

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Email to chambers

Parties should use the JudgeRademakerRemote email address for questions about return dates and adjournments.

Parties should contact the Court through the JudgeRademakerRemote email address with all questions regarding return dates and adjournments.

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The court does not accept adjournment requests left as voice-mail messages.

The Court does not accept adjournments left by message on the chamber’s or courtroom clerk’s voice mail.

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Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless prior authorization is obtained or an applicable stated exception applies.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted unless prior authorization is obtained or as set forth below.

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Email to chambers

Parties and counsel may not use an email address other than the designated address to contact the justice or chambers.

Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, parties and counsels shall not use any other email address to contact the Justice or chambers.

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Substantive letters to the court require prior approval from chambers and will be disregarded without that approval.

Except as provided below, letters to the Court that address and contain substantive issues regarding the case are not permitted absent prior approval from the Court. Letters sent without prior approval of Chambers will be disregarded.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

516-493-3160

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

Telephone Calls: Except as provided below, telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call Chambers at the number listed above.

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Email

Email communication with the law secretary requires chambers permission and inclusion of all other case parties.

Email: Parties may communicate with the Law Secretary by email, with permission from Chambers. A party emailing the Law Secretary must include all the other parties to the case on the email.

WARNING

Correspondence between counsel may not be sent to the court except as permitted by the Part Rules and 22 NYCRR 202.7.

Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court except as these Part Rules and 22 NYCRR 202.7 permits.

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A letter to chambers must identify the action's title, the parties' full names, and the index number, and must be delivered simultaneously to all counsel.

In all communications with chambers by letter, the title of the action, full names of the parties and index number shall be set forth, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

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Parties may request oral argument by emailing the part, but the Court may grant or deny the request and will notify the parties.

2. At the court’s discretion, the court may notice the parties for oral argument on a motion on a specified date and time. Parities may request oral argument on a motion by e-mailing the part. Upon consideration, the court may grant or deny such request and will advise the parties of same.

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Email

The court prefers email communication to JudgeGenovesiRemote@nycourts.gov.

The court prefers communication via email to JudgeGenovesiRemote@nycourts.gov.

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Motions, cross-motions, petitions, and orders to show cause are generally submitted without an appearance unless the Court directs otherwise.

All motions, cross-motions, petitions, or orders to show cause are on submission only, no appearance is necessary, unless otherwise directed.

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Email to chambers

A party may request oral argument by uploading a letter to NYSCEF and emailing it to the judge with copies to all counsel and self-represented parties; the court decides case by case and counsel must be prepared to argue and possess settlement authority if scheduled.

Any party may request oral argument of a motion by way of letter uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov, copied to all counsel and/or self-represented parties. Either upon receipt of a letter requesting oral argument of a motion, or after a review of the submitted motion, this Court will determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether oral argument will be heard and will advise counsel when they shall appear. Should this Court schedule oral argument, counsel shall be prepared to argue the motion, discuss resolution of the issue presented and have settlement authority.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(516) 493-3200

Self-represented parties may contact the Court Information Center for assistance at (516) 493-3200.

Self-represented parties may seek assistance from the Court Information Center at (516) 493-3200.

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Counsel and self-represented parties are expected to communicate courteously and consult in good faith before an application or court appearance.

Counsel and/or self-represented parties are expected to be courteous, civil and respectful with each other and the Court, and are expected to consult each other in good faith prior to any application or court appearance.

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Email to chambers

A party may state the reason for objecting to an adjournment request by email to the chambers address.

A party objecting to an adjournment request may succinctly provide the reason for objecting via email to JudgeMcGrathRemote@nycourts.gov.

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Oral argument is not required for a motion unless the Court directs it.

There will be no oral argument required on any motion unless directed by the Court.

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Parties should direct questions about motion return dates and adjournments to the courtroom clerk.

Parties should contact the courtroom clerk with all questions regarding return dates and adjournments on Motions.

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Individual parties may contact the court to request a conference or ask about Part procedures not covered by the rules.

Individual parties may contact the Court to request a conference or to inquire about Part procedures that are not otherwise contained in these rules.

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Email to chambers

A remote-appearance request may be submitted by email when a party’s health requires it or in-person attendance is impractical because of distance, and in-person appearances remain strongly preferred.

A request for a remote appearance will be considered by the court should the health of a party require it or if distance to the court makes it impractical to appear in person. The request should be made via email to judgegugertyremote@nycourts.gov and copied to all interested persons. With that said, appearances in person by all involved are strongly preferred.

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Phone

Phone

(646) 386-3033

General e-filing questions may be directed to the E-Filing Resource Center, and local e-filing questions may be directed to Nassau E-Filing at the listed numbers.

A. All parties should familiarize themselves with the statewide E-Filing Rules: Uniform Rules for the Supreme and the County Court (22 NYCRR) § 202.5-b and 202.5-bb, which are available at http://ww2.nycourts.gov/rules/trialcourts/202.shtml. General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033. Local E-Filing questions can be addressed to Nassau E-Filing at (516) 493-3136.

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Phone to chambers

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted when immediate attention is required.

Except as provided below, telephone calls to chambers are permitted in situations requiring immediate attention.

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Parties may submit a request to pursue alternative dispute resolution directly to Chambers.

Should the parties wish to pursue ADR, they may submit a request directly to Chambers.

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Email to chambers

When Chambers sets a motion conference, parties will be contacted through NYSCEF, and only email addresses listed in NYSCEF will receive the communication.

In the event Chambers sets a motion down for a conference, the parties will be contacted via NYSCEF and only the email addresses on NYSCEF shall receive such communication.

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Email to chambers

Chambers communicates with parties by email through NYSCEF using the email participating parties link.

Parties are contacted by Chambers via email through NYSCEF, by selecting a link entitled “email participating parties.”

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Email to chambers

Chambers may receive adjournment requests through the listed email addresses.

JudgePragerRemote@nycourts.gov; cglanzma@nycourts.gov

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Chambers may receive adjournment requests by fax at the listed number.

Fax: (516) 493-3278 or

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Email to chambers

Parties should be included on emails to the Court.

All parties should be included on emails to the Court.

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Phone to chambers

When a good-faith conference call with the principal law clerk may help resolve issues or avoid motion practice, parties may contact chambers to schedule a conference.

If the parties believe in good faith that a conference call with the principal law clerk may assist in resolving issues and potentially eliminate the need for motion practice, they may contact chambers to schedule a conference to discuss the matter.

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Individual parties may contact the court to request a conference or ask about Part procedures not covered by the standing rules.

Individual parties may contact the court to request a conference or to inquire about Part procedures that are not otherwise contained in these rules.

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Phone to chambers

Parties may call chambers to request a conference call when they believe it may resolve issues and avoid a motion.

If the parties believe, in good faith, a conference call with the court may help resolve certain issues and obviate the need to make a motion, the parties may call chambers to ascertain the court’s availability.

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Email to chambers

A party may request a conference at any time by completing the Conference Request Form and emailing it to chambers.

A party may request a conference with the court at any time by completing the Conference Request Form that can be found attached hereto and submitting such form to chambers via email.

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Phone

Phone

(646) 386-3033

General e-filing questions may be directed to the E-Filing Resource Center by telephone or email.

General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or nyscef@nycourts.gov.

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Orders are posted on NYSCEF and ordinarily are not sent to attorneys unless urgently needed.

Copies of orders are posted on NYSCEF and will not be sent to attorneys unless there is an urgent need for an order to be provided.

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Email to chambers

A party may provide a concise reason for objecting to an adjournment request by email to JudgeCairoRemote@nycourts.gov.

A party objecting to an adjournment request may succinctly provide the reason for objecting via email to JudgeCairoRemote@nycourts.gov

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Email to chambers

A conference request may be communicated to chambers by email.

If you wish to request a Conference in a pending proceeding, please file your request in NYSCEF and E-mail same to Chambers.

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Letter ecf to chambers

All correspondence should be sent through NYSCEF with a courtesy copy sent to judgenicotraremote@nycourts.gov.

All correspondence should be sent through NYSCEF with a courtesy copy sent to judgenicotraremote@nycourts.gov.

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Phone

Phone

(646) 386-3033

General e-filing questions may be directed to the E-Filing Resource Center by telephone or email.

General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or nyscef@nycourts.gov.

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Email to chambers

A party may state the reason for opposing an adjournment request by email to the court’s chambers address.

A party objecting to an adjournment request may succinctly provide the reason for objecting via email to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov.

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Email to chambers

Chambers may be reached by email at JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov for correspondence to the part.

All correspondence to this part should be filed via NYSCEF and copied via email to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov.

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Email to chambers

The court will notify counsel and self-represented litigants by email when an adjournment request is granted.

The Court will advise counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) via email if the requested adjournment has been granted.

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Email to chambers

All inquiries not addressed by another stated procedure must be submitted by email to JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov.

All remaining inquiries shall be made by email to the JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(516) 493-3274

Case and calendar status inquiries must initially be directed to the Part Clerk at the stated telephone number.

All inquiries regarding a case or calendar status should, in the first instance, be made to the Part Clerk at (516) 493-3274.

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Phone

Phone

(516) 493-3080

Parties seeking information about the ADR program may contact ADR Coordinator Dan Merker by phone at (516) 493-3080 or by email at dmerker@nycourts.gov.

For further information regarding the ADR program, please contact Dan Merker, ADR Coordinator, at (516) 493-3080 or via email at dmerker@nycourts.gov.

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Email to chambers

Chambers communicates with parties by email through the NYSCEF “email participating parties” function.

Parties are contacted by Chambers via email through NYSCEF, by selecting a link entitled “email participating parties.”

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Phone

Phone

(646) 386-3033

General e-filing questions may be directed to the E-Filing Resource Center by telephone or email.

General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or nyscef@nycourts.gov.

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Email to chambers

A self-represented litigant should provide the Court with a valid email address where practicable.

Pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) must, where practicable, provide a valid email address to the Court.

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Email to chambers

Emails should be sent to JudgeKapoorRemote@nycourts.gov.

All emails should be sent to JudgeKapoorRemote@nycourts.gov.

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Phone

Phone

(646) 386-3033

General electronic-filing questions should be directed to the E-Filing Resource Center by telephone at (646) 386-3033 or email at nyscef@nycourts.gov.

General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or nyscef@nycourts.gov.

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Individual parties may contact the Court to request a conference or ask about Part procedures not covered by the rules.

Individual parties may contact the Court to request a conference or to inquire about Part procedures that are not otherwise contained in these rules.

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Phone to chambers

Parties may call chambers to arrange a law-secretary conference call, generally at or after 2:00pm, with any daytime timing permitted during COVID-19 or similar precautions.

If the parties believe, in good faith, a conference call with the law secretary may help resolve certain issues and obviate the need to make a motion, the parties may call chambers to ascertain the law secretary’s availability. Conference calls will take place in the afternoon, at 2:00pm or later. If COVID-19 or similar precautions are in effect, conference calls with the law secretary can occur at any time during the day.

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Email to chambers

Parties may email chambers at the listed address provided that all other parties are given notice.

Parties may also email chambers at JudgeRademakerremote@nycourts.gov, on notice to all other parties.