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# Alan J. Schiff

Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 21 and Compliance Settlement Conference Part 2

## Profile

- Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term
- State: New York
- Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 21 and Compliance Settlement Conference Part 2
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-28

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Justice, Supreme Court Queens County, Civil Term, Elected 2025 to 2038
- Democratic‐party judge of the New York Supreme Court, 11th Judicial District (Queens County), elected in November 2024, with a career spanning multiple judicial roles in New York City’s court system
- Supervising Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York Queens County Civil Term, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas 2023 to 2024
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York Queens County, Elected 2020 to 2024
- Judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York Kings County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2020 to 2021
- NYS Unified Court System Principal Law Clerk, 2008 to 2019
- NYS Unified Court System Court Attorney to Civil Court Judge, 2001 to 2008

### Education

- Boston University Law School — J.D.
- Queens College, New York — B.A.

### Additional information

- Began his legal career with the New York State Unified Court System, serving as a principal law clerk to multiple judges before ascending to judicial roles.
- Registered as a Democrat

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### trial readiness and assignment

Scope: courtwide

Every matter on the Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar is treated as trial-ready, and counsel must be prepared for jury selection or a nonjury trial before assignment to the next available justice.

Evidence excerpt: Every case on the Trial Scheduling Pre-Trial Conference calendar is deemed ready for trial. All parties should be prepared for jury selection, or proceed to non-jury trial.

[Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### pretrial appearance

Scope: courtwide

Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar appearances are mandatory and in person.

Evidence excerpt: In-person appearances are mandatory at the call of each calendar.

[Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### powerpoint demonstratives and models

Scope: courtwide

In a Queens Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use PowerPoint, photographs, diagrams, scale models, overhead projectors, trial notebooks, and other innovative presentation methods, subject to the evidentiary hearing or trial judge.

Evidence excerpt: Counsel may use photographs, diagrams, power point presentations, scale models overhead projectors, trial notebooks, all of which can be submitted to the jury, or any other innovative method of presentation.

[Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### presentation exchange deadline

Scope: courtwide

Anything intended for the jury as part of the Summary Jury Trial presentation must be exchanged with the trial packet before the evidentiary hearing unless the court orders otherwise.

Evidence excerpt: Anything which is to be submitted to the jury as part of the presentation of the case must be exchanged pursuant to Rule 6 (a) herein unless otherwise ordered.

[Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### remote witness testimony

Scope: courtwide

Queens Summary Jury Trial rules permit Skype or webcam testimony.

Evidence excerpt: Skype or web-cam testimony shall be permitted.

[Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### recording and photography

Scope: statewide

New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.

Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained

[Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### evidence presentation control

Scope: statewide

The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof.

Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE

[Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### trial exhibit books

Scope: statewide

In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses.

Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use.

[Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### exhibit marking

Scope: statewide

Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise.

Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection.

[Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### virtual evidence courtroom

Scope: statewide

For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction.

Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents.

[Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### electronic appearances

Scope: statewide

For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.

Evidence excerpt: For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically.

[Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules)
- [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules)
- [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules)
- [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 21 and Compliance Settlement Conference Part 2](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20741)
- [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096)
- [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996)
- [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true)
- [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml)
- [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
- [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
- [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction)
- [Judicial Directory: Hon. Alan J. Schiff](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=IjSoq2QgmfYwE2GyqSO3ng%3D%3D)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Communications with chambers

1. Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Schiff, his Law Clerks, and Part Clerk may NOT engage in ex parte or one-sided communications. Any and all communications with chambers shall include all parties.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

2. Virtual Appearances are mandatory for ALL applications unless an email is sent prior to the court date with ALL parties included. Failure to appear on the appearance date may result in the case being marked off calendar.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

3. When appearing virtually, attorneys must appear with camera turned on. Parties are NOT permitted to appear by calling in without camera turned on. Calling in without camera turned on will not be considered an appearance and will be subject to default.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

5. Please notify the court, especially when a motion is pending, if the action has been settled, discontinued, stayed due to bankruptcy, death of a party or military service, and/or the motion has been resolved via email at QSCPart21@nycourts.gov. Please cc ALL parties to the action on the email.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

6. Please advise the court in advance of the necessity for interpreters on trials or other types of appearances.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Courtroom conduct and technology

1. There are four distinct Compliance Parts and parties should refer to the assigned Justice’s Part Rules for further guidance. The following email addresses may be used to contact the

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

3. Parties are advised to consult the original Compliance Conference Order to ascertain the correct part for a compliance conference. Please do not email all of the compliance conference parts at the same time for a response.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

4. A Compliance Conference may be requested by any party, on notice to all parties in the action(s), if: (1) discovery is not completed as set forth in the Compliance Conference Order and will prevent the timely submission of a Certification Order; or, (2) the parties have been unable to resolve outstanding discovery issues, after good faith attempts have been made, and a judicial ruling on the discovery issue(s) is needed. An attorney with knowledge of the status of the discovery in the action is expected to appear.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

5. A request for a Compliance Conference must be made via email to CSCP2@nycourts.gov. The request must include the name of the case, Index Number, and the body of the request must outline the discovery issues for which the Court’s assistance is required. Only compliance conference or discovery inquiries should be forwarded to this Part. Please do not include the Court on e-mail communications between the parties during the exchange of discovery materials.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

7. All parties are expected to comply with the Compliance Conference Orders or So-Ordered Stipulations issued by the Court. Any documents submitted for So-Ordering must be clearly signed by all parties and sent via email to CSCP2@nycourts.gov. All signed Orders and So- Ordered Stipulations will be made available on the NYSCEF System.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

8. Discovery must be complete prior to the Certification Order date set by the Court. The Certification Order date may be extended at a compliance conference, at the discretion of the Court.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

9. If discovery is completed on or before the date set forth in the Compliance Conference Order or So-Ordered Stipulation, and a compliance conference is not required, the parties may e- mail a fully executed Certification Order to CSCP2@nycourts.gov for the issuance of a Note of Issue date.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

10. Motions regarding discovery disputes should not be made unless the matter has been released from the compliance part for such purposes.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

11. If an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, while active in the Compliance Conference Part, the plaintiff shall notify the Court through NYSCEF and e-mail a copy to CSCP2@nycourts.gov.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

1. Effective April 13, 2026, all motions shall be returnable and heard in-person on Mondays at 10:00 am at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, Courtroom 313. A second call will begin promptly at 10:30 am.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Remote appearances

The virtual Microsoft Teams link for Part 21 (on the last page) will be available for emergencies only and only upon formal request and subject to prior judicial approval.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

2. All questions regarding motions, adjournments, calendar calls, and scheduling should be made via email at QSCPart21@nycourts.gov. The subject of any and all emails should be a clear indication of the email’s purpose, to ensure proper recipient within chambers.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

5. Stipulations regarding pending motions should be e-filed and sent via email to QSCPart21@nycourts.gov no later than Thursday morning prior to the Monday call.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

6. All motion papers submitted to the Court shall be incompliance with 22 NYCRR §§202.5 and 202.8, 8a-g. In addition to these requirements, all pages and paragraphs are to be numbered. Failure to comply with these requirements MAY result in rejection of the non- compliant submission.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

7. The court will NOT consider Sur-Replies or additional papers filed after submission of the motion UNLESS the parties were granted permission to so file.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

8. The court shall entertain pre-motion conferences to resolve any on-going non-dispositive or ancillary disputes, including discovery disputes, provided the parties have already had a Preliminary Conference and a Compliance Conference. Counsel appearing for these conferences (and any conference with the court) MUST be fully familiar with the matter in dispute and must have authority to bind their clients at conference.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

9. ALL discovery motions are expected to settle/resolve via stipulation (see #8). If not done on calendar, requests to So-Order a stipulation should be made via email to QSCPart21@nycourts.gov.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Consent adjournments, absent extenuating circumstances and in compliance with the Rules of Chief Administrative Judge 125.1 re: medical emergency, other exigent circumstance, or unavailability of the court, shall be limited to 2. Any further request for an adjournment MUST be made via email to QSCPart21@nycourts.gov, and are subject to approval by the Judge.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. Upon assignment, all parties appearing for trial must be familiar with the case, ready, and authorized to participate in settlement discussions and/or to proceed to trial in accordance with the following scheduling directive. This includes consideration of the availability of ALL intended witnesses.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

3. All counsel must submit to the court, prior to the commencement of trial: (a) marked pleadings and copies of the bill of particulars; (b) a witness list; (c) exhibit list; (d) proposed jury instructions, in compliance with the most up-to-date version of the PJIs; and (e) a proposed verdict sheet via email at QSCPart21@nycourts.gov. Courtesy copies are appreciated of these documents.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

4. On the first appearance in the Part for trial, any party intending to make a motion in limine shall submit a brief written affirmation setting forth the nature of the application and any supporting statutory or case law. The affirmation and motion should be submitted via email at QSCPart21@nycourts.gov and courtesy copies are appreciated.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

All emergencies and Order to Show Cause applications assigned to Part 21 shall be made returnable on the Part’s return date. Virtual appearances are mandatory for all Order to Show Cause return dates. Failure to appear on the return date may result in the Order to Show Cause being marked off the calendar.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

### Shared court rules

- [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27.
- [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.
- [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.