Gerard J. Neri at a glance
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Gerard J. Neri
Supreme Court Justice · Onondaga County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Onondaga County, NY, 2019-2032
- Justice of the Onondaga County Supreme Court in New York’s Fifth Judicial District, elected in 2018, with a background in law enforcement, private legal practice, and judicial service
- Position: Supreme Court Justice, Onondaga County, NY (Part 202, Room 408A)
Education
- cum laude — Syracuse University — 1989
- cum laude — SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome
Additional information
- Official Referee, New York Family and Supreme Courts, 2008-2018
- Practitioner, NY, 1990-2007
- Practitioner, NYS Unified Court System, Fifth Judicial District, NY, ?-present
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 (52 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Communications with chambers
a. Where counsel have need to communicate with the Court regarding some pending aspect of a matter assigned to the Court (e.g., pending motions, scheduling of Court conferences, etc.), it should be done on notice to opposing counsel.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
b. Counsel shall not provide the Court with copies of routine correspondence between counsel and/or parties. If I need to know, I am sure it will be included with a motion.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
a. Papers and correspondence filed by fax shall comply with the requirements of §202.5, except that papers shall not be submitted to the Court by fax without advanced approval of the Court.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
i. At the Courts discretion, counsel may be requested to submit Memorandum of Law by email or by other electronic means, such as by a computer flash drive, along with an original/courtesy copy to the Court. ii. Copies of any fax/or email to Chambers must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. See §100.3 (B)(6)
Source page 1Filing and working copies
b. Where an order has been E-Filed in the New York State Court Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) system, a notice of entry shall also be E-Filed.
Source page 1Motion practice
i. It is expected that all motions will conform to the requirements of CPLR Article 22 and 22 NYCRR ''202.7-202.8. ii. It is expected that counsel will fully set forth and describe the precise relief sought and the legal and factual basis for the relief. Conclusory or incomplete positions shall be deemed insufficient. For example, in matrimonial matters, it shall not be sufficient for counsel to request maintenance and/or child support without stating the amount sought, the calculations on which the relief is based, and the factual support on which the calculations rely.
Source page 1Artificial intelligence
iii. Generative AI. Please see section 7 e iv. All motions shall be on submission. Request for oral arguments shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by the court.
Source page 1Adjournments
v. Adjournment of Motions. Motions may only be adjourned at the discretion of the Court. vi. The court will determine, upon application of counsel, whether discovery will be stayed, pursuant to CPLR 3214(b), pending the determination of any
Source page 1Motion practice
i. Time limits for the service of motions, responding papers and reply papers are as set forth in CPLR Article 22 and will be strictly applied. The Court will not consider papers that are out of compliance with these limits except on a showing of good cause. CPLR '2214 ii. There shall be no sur-reply papers submitted without express consent of Court.
Source page 2Motion practice
iii. Papers for motions should include where appropriate for the relief
Source page 2Motion practice
i. Papers for motions should include where appropriate for the relief
Source page 2Motion practice
(ii) Counsel shall comply with 22 NYCRR '202.7(d), particularly noting that there shall be included an affirmation that counsel has conferred with counsel for the opposing party in a good faith effort to resolve the issues raised by the motion.
Source page 2Adjournments
a. Adjournment of any proceeding because of the engagement of counsel shall be in accordance with 22 NYCRR Part 125.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
i. A preliminary conference shall be conducted in all actions or proceedings in accordance with 22 NYCRR '202.12, except as specifically set forth below with regard to particular matters. ii. Cancellation of the preliminary conference shall be in accordance with 22 NYCRR '202.12(b).
Source page 3Discovery
(1) Parties are expected to strictly comply with all scheduling orders. (a) Discovery dates will not be granted that extend disclosure beyond 12 months from the date of the filing of a request for judicial intervention (15 months in the case of complex cases) except on good cause shown.
Source page 3Motion practice
(b) Objections to disclosure that cannot be resolved through the good faith efforts of counsel shall be made on motion by the objecting party BEFORE expiration of the respective date for response thereof as set forth in the scheduling order.
Source page 3Motion practice
Failure to do so may result in sanctions as set forth in 22 NYCRR '202.12(f) and may include preclusion. (c) Any extension of the dates set forth in the scheduling order must be on consent of Court (i) A request for extension must be made BEFORE expiration of the respective dates specified in the scheduling order and must be either on consent of all counsel or on motion.
Source page 3Discovery
(ii) No extension of discovery dates will be granted that extend disclosure beyond 12 months from the date of the filing of a request for judicial intervention (15 months in the case of complex cases) except on good cause shown.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
(d) Sanctions for failure to comply will be considered as set forth in 22 NYCRR '202.12(f). (e) If it appears to any attorney that a date within the Preliminary Conference Order cannot be complied with, the attorney shall promptly (no later than seven (7) days from knowing a part of the Order cannot be complied with, but in no instance beyond the deadline) notify the Court so that the matter may be conferenced and the Preliminary Conference Order modified. Failure to notify the Court of the impending violation shall be construed as a violation pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.12(f) and may result in the striking of pleadings, dismissal the action, or other appropriate sanction.
Source page 3Discovery
i. A preliminary conference shall be conducted in all actions or proceedings in accordance with 22 NYCRR '202.16(f). (1) It is particularly notable that a timetable for completion of all disclosure shall be in accordance with 22 NYCRR '202.16(f)(2)(iv) and shall be subject to a scheduling order that requires all disclosure to be completed within six months and is otherwise subject to the same requirements as above.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
i. A preliminary conference shall be conducted in all medical, dental and podiatric malpractice actions in accordance with 22 NYCRR '202.56(b).
Source page 4Discovery
i. As a part of the scheduling order, the Court shall schedule a date for a compliance conference at which the parties shall advise the Court of their compliance with the scheduling order and explore the potential for settlement. The date for the compliance conference shall be no less than 30 days and no more than 45 days before the date for the filing of the trial note of issue. In the event the parties agree that disclosure is proceeding in accordance with the scheduling order and that settlement discussions remain premature, the Court shall be notified thereof, in writing not less than 10 days prior to the compliance conference, that there is no need or value to proceed with the compliance conference. On receipt of such notice, the Court will cancel the compliance conference, unless it deems some value in proceeding. In either case, the Court will notify the parties.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
i. At any time after joinder of issue, any party may request a settlement conference with the Court, which the Court will schedule unless all opposing counsel indicate that there is no potential for settlement or that such a conference is premature. At any settlement conference, the parties shall be prepared to explore the potential for settlement in good faith.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
ii. Attorneys fully familiar with the case shall be present in person at all Conferences scheduled with the Court or the Court’s Law Clerk, unless otherwise authorized by the Court. If the attorney does not have final settlement authority, a person with final settlement authority shall either be present with the attorney or, with judicial permission, be available by phone/video. Any failure to appear at any scheduled Conference may be deemed a default by the Court pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.27. The failure of a plaintiff to appear may result in the dismissal of their action; the failure of a defendant to appear may result in the granting of a judgment by default against that defendant; and the failure of all parties to appear may result in such other order as appears just.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
i. A settlement conference shall be conducted in all actions or proceedings in accordance with 22 NYCRR '202.12-a that shall be in lieu of a preliminary conference.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
i. A settlement conference shall be conducted in all medical, dental and podiatric malpractice actions in accordance with 22 NYCRR '202.56 and
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
i. Following the filing of the note of issue, the Court will schedule a pre-trial conference that shall comply with the provisions of 22 NYCRR '202.26.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
i. Within 2 weeks prior to jury selection, the Court shall schedule a trial procedures conference in-person, in the courtroom reserved for the trial (when available). The Court will provide instruction and guidance as to the modifications implemented for Jury Trials in the 5th Judicial District, if any.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
(1) Any stipulation agreed upon during such conference shall be confirmed by the Court during the conference and reduced to an order as directed by the Court and shall be deemed binding on any attorney appearing in such manner as though said counsel had been present and personally executed a written stipulation thereon.
Source page 5Trial exhibits and witnesses
a. Counsel shall exchange proposed trial exhibit list 30 days prior to the jury selection date.
Source page 5Trial exhibits and witnesses
b. Counsel shall stipulate to exhibits on each of the parties’ exhibit list for authentication, and/or stipulated exhibits to be made part of the trial record shall be identified and provided to the Court in writing by the parties 23 days prior to jury selection.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
i. Any objections for authentication of any disclosed exhibits listed must be noted by the objecting party and the basis for such objection. ii. Responses to objections will be due 17 days prior to jury selection. (1) A Trial Exhibit Hearing may be held immediately after the trial procedures conference if counsel cannot stipulate to the exhibit list.
Source page 5Trial exhibits and witnesses
c. A marked exhibit list, including a brief description of each exhibit, must be provided to the Court Clerk, Theresa West, via email at tjwest@nycourts.gov, 14 days prior to jury selection.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
d. Proposed trial exhibits (other than those used for impeachment) shall be produced digitally and pre-marked for the trial procedures conference.
Source page 5Trial exhibits and witnesses
i. Plaintiff’s exhibits shall be marked with numbers and Defendant’s exhibits shall be marked with letters.
Source page 5Artificial intelligence
Accordingly, any attorney or party who uses an artificial intelligence tool, as defined in 22 NYCRR 161.2(a), in preparing any paper, as defined in 22 NYCRR 161.2(b), filed in or submitted to this court or served on another party in a case before this court is required to carefully review the paper and independently ensure that it contains no fabricated or fictitious cases, statutes, or other material. By signing such paper, an attorney or party certifies that such a review has been conducted and that the paper contains no such fabricated or fictitious content. If this court determines that this requirement has not been satisfied, such attorney or party may be subject to sanction or other remedial action.
Source page 6Discovery
i. All expert disclosure must be made in compliance with any scheduling order in effect.
Source page 6Motion practice
(1) If expert disclosure has been provided pursuant to a demand or a scheduling order and the other party objects to its adequacy or completeness, a written notice pursuant to CPLR ' 3101(h) must be sent by the objecting party to the providing party within 20 days of receipt of the '3101 expert disclosure stating how it is inadequate or incomplete. The notice must further state that a motion will be made to the court if the ' 3101 material is not amended or supplemented.
Source page 6Motion practice
If the party who is requested to amend/supplement the ' 3101 disclosure does not provide same within 10 days from receipt of the notice, the objecting party must then make a motion to preclude and/or other appropriate relief at the next regularly scheduled motion date of the court.
Source page 6Motion practice
b. All Motions in Limine before the trial commences MUST be in writing with case authorities cited and on notice to the opposition and the movant must file them with the County Clerk and pay the $45.00 cost thereof. Only in exceptional circumstances will oral motions be allowed. Motions in Limine must be filed with the County Clerk office where the matter is pending, 21 days prior to jury selection.
Source page 6Filing and working copies
Opposing papers if any, must be filed and served, no later than 17 business days prior to jury selection. Replies, if any, must be filed and served no later than 14 business days prior to jury selection.
Source page 6Motion practice
d. When you object, make your objection in generic terms, e.g. Irrelevant, leading@, bolstering@, hearsay. Do not argue the objection in the presence of the jury and do not argue with the ruling of the Court in the presence of the jury. Do not make motions (e.g., a motion for a mistrial) in the presence of the jury.
Source page 7Conferences and appearances
f. Sidebar conferences should be kept to a minimum. This Court agrees with Standard 9.9 of the standards suggested by the American Bar Association Advisory Committee on the Judges Function (1972). Note that counsel are ethically required to follow these rules. See Disciplinary Rule 7-106(A), Code of Professional Responsibility. See also First Department Rule '604.1(d)(i)(ii). No later than 7 days prior to jury selection, pursuant to ' 4110-b of the CPLR, counsel are ORDERED to submit written Proposed Jury Instructions and/or Requests to Charge. Mark each request separately, even if you are only referring to a PJI section number, e.g. Plaintiffs Request to Charge - Request No. 1 PJI '____; request No. 2.
Source page 7Communications with chambers
g. The Courts has Microsoft Word software, and the electronic copy must be compatible with that software, submit your proposed charges and verdict by e-mail to jlamott@nycourts.gov and trschepp@nycourts.gov one week prior to jury selection. Counsel MUST specify in regard to a requested instruction regarding expert witnesses what persons they intend to attempt to qualify as experts and the field of expertise of such person. Counsel MUST also submit a Proposed Verdict Sheet.
Source page 7Trial exhibits and witnesses
i. Upon the trial of an action, the following papers, if not yet submitted, shall be submitted to the court by the party who has filed the note of issue. (1) copies of all pleadings marked as required by CPLR§4012; and (2) a copy of the bill of particulars, if any.
Source page 7Trial exhibits and witnesses
ii. Upon the trial of an action, a copy of any statutory provision in effect at the time the cause of action arose shall be submitted to the court by the party who intends to rely upon such statute.
Source page 7Adjournments
i. All subpoenas necessary to be signed by the Court should be delivered to the Court at least 30 days prior to trial date. The Court will not grant an adjournment of the trial date for lack of receipt of materials subpoenaed if the subpoenas were not forwarded to the Court for signature at least 60 days prior to the trial date.
Source page 7Discovery
ii. Subpoenas may not be used as a form of discovery. Counsel are directed to serve all subpoenas for documents/records at least 45 days prior to the day certain for trial. Counsel may make subpoenas duces tecum returnable 20 days prior to the day certain of trial. If the subpoenaed documents/records are not of the type that are admissible without testimony pursuant to '4518 and '2306 and '2307 of the CPLR, counsel should serve a separate subpoena 7
Source page 7Motion practice
iii. Counsel must apply to the Court to review the documents/records received. (1) Those materials may be reviewed at the Court Clerk=s Office prior to the scheduled trial date. (2) No motions for contempt regarding failure to comply with any production of documents/records will be entertained unless counsel certifies to the Court that they have complied with these requirements.
Source page 8Trial exhibits and witnesses
i. Pursuant to Uniform Rules of the Trial Courts ' 202.15(g)(3)(I), if any videotapes are used, the party who noticed the videotape testimony must provide the videotape with a transcript of the testimony within 10 days from the transcription or the 10 days prior to trial, whichever is earlier.
Source page 8Trial exhibits and witnesses
(1) That party must note all objections with highlighter and sticky tabs. (2) The court will rule on the objections referencing the pages and lines of such transcription. (3) Those objections sustained will direct the specific pages/lines to be muted during the trial videotape testimony, or to be edited out prior to trial.
Source page 8Adjournments
i. If the trial date was set at least 60 days in advance thereof, no adjournments
Source page 8Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Onondaga 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
Onondaga County Supreme Court
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Onondaga 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
Onondaga 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 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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