Anar Patel at a glance
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- Supreme Court Justice
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- New York · State
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- Current term ends 2032
Anar Patel
Supreme Court Justice · New York County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Judge, Court of Claims, Appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul, 2022 to 2032
- Acting Justice Supreme Court, Commercial Division Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas 2024
- Acting Justice, Supreme Court, Westchester County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2022 to 2024
- Justice Anar Rathod Patel joined the New York State Court of Claims by Governor Kathy Hochul in June 2022 and was designated as an Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York upon her appointment
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Counsel, 2020 to 2022
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Associate, 2010 to 2019
- United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, Law Clerk to The Hon. William F. Kuntz, II, 2011 to 2013
- She has also taught Legal Writing as an adjunct professor at Columbia University Law School
- She also held the role of a law clerk to the Honorable William F. Kuntz, II of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and worked in investment banking at Lehman Brothers and Rothschild, Inc. prior to attending law school New York State Unified Court System
Education
- Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law — J.D. (2010)
- Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Northwestern University School of Law in 2010
- Bachelor of Science, with honors and distinction, from Cornell University in 2004.
Additional information
- In March 2024, she was assigned to the Commercial Division in New York County, a court focused on resolving complex, high-stakes business disputes
- From June 2022 through February 2024, she presided over civil cases in the Ninth Judicial District, Westchester County.
- Columbia Law School, Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer in Law, 2018 to 2020
- Rothschild Inc., Program & Recruiting Manager, 2005 to 2007
- Lehman Brothers, Investment Banking Analyst, 2004 to 2005
- First-generation American, with parents from India and Uganda.
- Before her judicial appointment, Justice Patel was Counsel in the Litigation Department at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, specializing in complex commercial litigation and government and internal investigations.
- She is a member of the Federal Bar Council, New York City Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of New York, and Asian American Judges Association of New York
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
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 obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
Exhibits
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.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
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.
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 ↗
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.
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 ↗
Remote appearances
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.
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 ↗
Statewide
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (43 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Conferences and appearances
A. Inquiries regarding scheduling and calendar matters should be directed to the Part Clerk.
Source page 1Adjournments
B. Requests to Adjourn an Appearance: A request for an adjournment of an appearance shall be made in writing at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the appearance on notice to the other parties and filed on NYSCEF. Any party seeking an adjournment must attempt to obtain consent from all other parties. Applications for adjournments must state: (1) the appearance date, (2) three (3) proposed adjourned dates/times on consent, (3) the reason for the request, (4) the number of prior adjournments, and (5) whether the opposing party(ies) consent(s) or object(s).
Source page 1Adjournments
C. Requests to Adjourn a Motion: Adjournments of motions are governed by Commercial Division Rule 16(c). Requests for an adjournment of a dispositive motion shall be made in writing at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the return date on notice to the other parties and filed on NYSCEF. Any party seeking an adjournment must attempt to obtain consent from all other parties. Applications for adjournments must state: (1) the return date, (2) the proposed amended briefing schedule, (3) the reason for the
Source page 1Communications with chambers
A. Letters: All communications with the Court shall be in writing and filed on NYSCEF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel or self-represented parties.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
B. Telephone Calls and E-mails: Telephone calls and e-mails to Chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention. Any ex parte communication is strictly prohibited. Self-represented parties must direct all communications through the Part Clerk.
Source page 2Motion practice
A. All parties in matters subject to e-filing rules are expected to be familiar with the E- Filing Protocol. All documents in e-filing cases must be filed on NYSCEF. All submissions to the Court, including motion papers, letters, proposed orders, and proposed judgments must be electronically filed on NYSCEF.
Source page 2Filing and working copies
B. Absent a specific request, the Court does not require working copies of documents.
Source page 2Motion practice
A. Requests for admission pro hac vice, including requests by stipulation, shall be accompanied by an affirmation in support by a member of the Bar of the State of New York, an affirmation from the applicant, a recent certificate of good standing for the applicant, and a proposed order for each motion. The affirmation must also disclose whether the applicant has ever been, or is presently, subject to disciplinary proceedings.
Source page 2Motion practice
A. General: The parties may not stipulate to seal or redact documents or information. Motions to seal and/or redact must be made by Order to Show Cause. Prior to filing a motion to seal, the movant must meet and confer with opposing counsel and indicate in its memorandum of law whether the motion is opposed or unopposed. The Court strongly encourages the parties to consider narrowly tailored redactions instead of the sealing of an entire document. Danco Labs., Ltd. v. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter, Ltd., 274 A.D.2d 1, 6 (1st Dept. 2000).
Source page 3Motion practice
B. Successive motions: The Court will not entertain successive motions to seal documents/information that the Court previously permitted (by final order) to be redacted or sealed; instead, the parties shall submit a proposed sealing order to the Court pursuant to Section VII generally and Section VII.D.4 (proposed order), citing to the relevant order permitting the documents/information in question to be redacted or sealed.
Source page 3Motion practice
Unredacted versions of putatively confidential documents must be filed on NYSCEF for the Court’s consideration in reviewing the Order to Show Cause. When filing the unredacted document on NYSCEF, choose the “Request to Seal” option when selecting the “Document Type.” The temporary sealing expires, absent court order, after fourteen days. To extend the period of temporary sealing beyond fourteen days, the
Source page 3Motion practice
1. “ORDERED that pending the determination on this Order to Show Cause, the Clerk of the Court is directed to maintain NYSCEF Doc. No. [Insert] temporarily under seal, accessible only to the parties, their counsel, and court personnel.”
Source page 3Communications with chambers
E. Proposed Sealed or Redacted Documents: A movant must file documents to be sealed or redacted on NYSCEF in compliance with New York County Protocol at Section K and as follows: (1) counsel must file every document sought to be sealed or redacted on NYSCEF under temporary seal in completely unredacted form with all proposed redactions highlighted in yellow, and corresponding to the sealing/redacting spreadsheet; (2) counsel must also e-file a public copy of each document on NYSCEF with the proposed redactions in place, or a slip sheet if seeking to seal an entire document; (3) Chambers will not accept documents by hard copy or e-mail.
Source page 4Motion practice
A. General: All motions shall be made in accordance with Commercial Division Rules 16, 17, and 18. Absent permission from the Court, sur-reply and post-submission papers are not permitted. All motion papers and accompanying documents, including exhibits and unpublished opinions, must be uploaded to NYSCEF.
Source page 4Motion practice
B. Pre-Motion Conference Required: Pursuant to Commercial Division Rule 24, any party seeking to make a motion, except as allowed by Rule 24, must file a written letter request for a pre-motion conference, on notice to all other parties, on NYSCEF. The letter request should state the basis of the anticipated motion and may not exceed two (2) pages. All parties so served may serve and file a letter response, not to exceed two (2) pages, via NYSCEF, within two (2) business days from service of the notification letter.
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C. Return Date: Personal appearances are not required on the return date unless directed by the Court.
Source page 4Motion practice
D. Oral Argument: All motions are by submission only unless otherwise advised by the Court. Parties may request oral argument by stating “Oral Argument Requested” on
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E. Orders to Show Cause: Pursuant to Commercial Division Rule 19 and 22 NYCRR § 202.8-d, an Order to Show Cause shall be brought only when there is genuine urgency, a stay is required, it is mandated by statute, or by leave of Court. The length of papers submitted regarding Orders to Show Cause shall conform to 22 NYCRR § 202.8-b.
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F. Memoranda of Law: All motion papers (in support, opposition, and reply), whether by notice of motion or order to show cause, must include a Memorandum of Law subject to the word limits set forth in Commercial Division Rule 17.
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G. Motions for Summary Judgment: All motions for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a Statement of Undisputed Facts that comply with Commercial Division Rule 19-a. All opposing papers shall include a response to the Statement of Undisputed Facts that comply with Commercial Division Rule 19-a. The Rule 19-a Statement is to be submitted separate from the Statement of Facts (with citations to the record) in the Memorandum of Law. Motions for summary judgment must be served/filed within forty-five (45) days of the service/filing of the Note of Issue. Cross- motions for summary judgment are not permitted.
Source page 5Motion practice
A. Rule 14 Conference: Pursuant to Commercial Division Rules 14 and 14-a, discovery motions are discouraged, and the parties shall meet and confer in good faith to resolve discovery disputes prior to seeking judicial intervention.
Source page 5Motion practice
B. Discovery Motions: For cases already assigned to this Court at the time that a discovery dispute arises, no motion with respect to the dispute shall be made without a prior conference with the Court. Any party seeking to make a discovery motion must file a written letter request, not to exceed two (2) pages, for a conference, on notice to all other parties, on NYSCEF. The letter request should state: (a) that the parties have met and conferred pursuant to Commercial Division Rule 14 and the dates of the meet and confer sessions; (b) the basis of the anticipated motion and attendant discovery-related disputes. All parties so served may serve and file a letter response, not to exceed two (2) pages, via NYSCEF, within two (2) business days from service of the notification letter.
Source page 5Motion practice
1. For cases in which a discovery motion accompanies the Request for Judicial Intervention, no opposition papers shall be served until there has been a prior conference with the Court, pursuant to Section VI.B. herein.
Source page 5Discovery
D. Stays of Discovery: There is no automatic stay of discovery absent the death or bankruptcy of a party. The parties shall immediately notify the Court in the event of
Source page 5Discovery
E. Discovery Responses and Certifications: The parties must serve privilege logs and Commercial Division Rule 11-b Certifications with all document productions, and compliance with Commercial Division Rule 11-e is mandatory. The parties must verify their satisfaction of Rule 11-e(d) by providing a Certification of the Responsible Attorney at least thirty (30) days prior to the close of fact discovery.
Source page 6Discovery
F. Documents Not Produced: Absent compelling circumstances, documents not produced during discovery will not be admitted as evidence at trial.
Source page 6Conferences and appearances
A. Preliminary Conference: Pursuant to Commercial Division Rules 8 and 11, prior to the scheduled Preliminary Conference, the parties shall meet and confer to jointly prepare a brief statement—not to exceed two (2) pages—describing the facts of the case and the contentions of the parties and a proposed Preliminary Conference Order, using this Court’s form Preliminary Conference Order. The parties shall submit the joint statement, proposed Preliminary Conference Order, and Commercial Division Rule 10 Certification at least two (2) days prior to the date of the scheduled preliminary conference via NYSCEF.
Source page 6Discovery
1. Pursuant to Commercial Division Rule 13, interim discovery dates may be adjusted without further order of the Court, however the date for completion of discovery, the Trial Readiness Conference, and filing the Note of Issue may not be modified without the Court’s prior written approval.
Source page 6Motion practice
2. The parties shall be prepared to address whether they intend to file summary judgment motions or proceed directly to trial. Absent unusual circumstances, all motions (no cross-motions for summary judgment will be permitted) for summary judgment must be filed within forty-five (45) days of the filing of the Note of Issue.
Source page 6Conferences and appearances
A. Scheduling: The parties are referred to Commercial Division Rules 25 and 36. Generally, a trial date will not be set until after the Pre-Trial Conference is held.
Source page 7Filing and working copies
B. Virtual Evidence Courtroom: A Virtual Evidence Courtroom will be set up in NYSCEF for each trial/hearing. All proposed exhibits, exhibit charts, and proposed witness lists should be uploaded to the Virtual Evidence Courtroom. With the exception of proposed jury instructions and verdict sheets, all documents in preparation for any trial/evidentiary hearing, including documents named in Section XI.C, infra, should be uploaded to the Virtual Evidence Courtroom.
Source page 7Trial exhibits and witnesses
1. The Virtual Evidence Courtroom does not accept non-PDF documents. Should any party seek to file non-PDF documents (e.g., Excel, videos), the party is directed to file a slipsheet identifying the exhibit notation and provide the underlying file(s) to the Court on a USB flash drive with the case caption / index number denoted.
Source page 7Conferences and appearances
1. Meet and Confer Prior to the Pre-Trial Conference: The parties shall meet and confer regarding the submission of items identified at Section C.2. and the claims to be resolved at trial. The parties shall have resolved all non-substantive issues concerning the admissibility of the proposed exhibits, such as extraneous writings found on such exhibits, and stipulate to the admissibility of exhibits where there is no objection.
Source page 7Discovery
2. Three (3) business days prior to the Pre-Trial Conference: The parties must e-file the following: (1) pre-trial memoranda of law (including, but not limited to, claims to be resolved at trial); (2) a copy of all expert reports; (3) marked pleadings; (4) a joint statement of stipulated facts and procedural history; (5) exhibit charts and proposed exhibits as described below; (6) proposed witness lists; (7) deposition designations (jointly submitted with each side’s designations to follow the other side’s designations in page order), and (8) for jury trials, proposed jury charges and verdict sheets.
Source page 7Communications with chambers
1. Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Sheets, including the text of relevant PJI instructions, should be submitted by e-mail to Chambers (sfc- Part45@nycourts.gov) in Word format. The submissions should designate the instructions to which the parties have stipulated. If a deviation from PJI instructions is sought, the parties must submit the full text of the proposed charge, together with a legal memorandum supported by case law.
Source page 7Trial exhibits and witnesses
2. Exhibits and Exhibit Charts: Each side must provide an exhibit chart that conforms to Addendum 1 attached to these Practices and Procedures (Template for Exhibit Chart). If a party does not designate a document as disputed as admissible evidence, the party will not be permitted to oppose its use at trial.
Source page 7Motion practice
4. All motions in limine shall be made in accordance with Commercial Division Rule 27, and returnable by no later than the date scheduled for the Pre-Trial Conference.
Source page 8Conferences and appearances
D. Length of Trial: Unless otherwise directed by the Court: (1) trials generally will be scheduled for a fixed duration, with the time divided equally between Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s), including time spent cross-examining the other side’s witnesses; and (2) the parties will be responsible for keeping their own time. The parties shall meet and confer prior to the pre-trial conference regarding the anticipated length of trial.
Source page 8Trial exhibits and witnesses
E. Direct Affidavits: If the parties intend to use direct affidavits, the party must provide the Court and all parties with a copy of the affidavit at least three (3) days before the witness is scheduled to testify.
Source page 8Filing and working copies
F. Post-Trial: In accordance with the schedule set by the Court, the parties must submit and upload to NYSCEF: (1) a consolidated transcript of the proceeding; (2) for non- jury trials, post-trial memoranda as set forth below; and (3) and any other document required to complete the record for purposes of any appeal.
Source page 8Trial exhibits and witnesses
1. Post-Trial Memoranda: Thirty (30) days after receiving the transcript, the parties shall submit post-trial briefs of up to 7,000 words (excluding caption, table of contents, table of authorities, and signature blocks). Thirty days (30) thereafter, the parties may file reply briefs of up to 4,200 words (subject to the same exclusions).
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The initial post-trial briefs shall organized as follows: i. Preliminary Statement (optional), ii. Proposed Findings of Fact, iii. Proposed Conclusions of Law, separately for each cause of action (claim, counterclaim, crossclaim, and third-party claim), iv. Conclusion – including specific relief sought for each cause of action, and v. Proposed Judgment. Parties shall cite to the consolidated transcript as appropriate in the briefing.
Source page 8Filing and working copies
___________________________, Esq., having applied to this court for admission pro hac vice to represent [plaintiff/defendant] ______________________ in this action, and said applicant having submitted in support thereof a stipulation of all parties dated________, an affirmation, of ______________, Esq., a member of the Bar of the State of New York and attorney of record herein for ________________________, an affirmation of the applicant dated _________, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the jurisdiction in which the applicant was admitted to the practice of law, and the court having reviewed the foregoing submissions and due deliberation having been had, it is now therefore
Source page 10Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
New York County Supreme Court
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-2722 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court
New York County Supreme Court
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch — Rules of the Justices
New York County Supreme Court
Civil Branch proceedings in New York County Supreme Court only; not criminal proceedings. Preserve source version and check later judge/part instructions.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
New York County Supreme Court
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
New York County Supreme Court
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
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View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role
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View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court
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View Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits
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View Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
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View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗