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# Joseph J. Risi

Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 3, Commercial Division Part C, and Trial Scheduling Part

## Profile

- Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term
- State: New York
- Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 3, Commercial Division Part C, and Trial Scheduling Part
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-28

## Summary

Official judge-specific and circuitwide procedural guidance has been located for this profile.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, Queens, New York City, NY, 2017-present
- Judge, New York Court of Claims, NY, 2017-2019
- First appointed to the New York State Court of Claims by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2017, and later designated to the Queens County Supreme Court by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks
- Principal Attorney, Risi & Associates, 1988-2017
- Early Career: Principal law assistant for the NYS Unified Court System (1983); private practice as principal of Risi & Associate for 30 years

### Education

- Widener University-Main Campus — J.D. (1982)
- Saint Johns University — B.A. (1978)

### Additional information

- Counsel to Senator George Onorato, New York State Senate, NY, 1988-2010
- Deputy Superintendent, New York State Insurance Department, NY, 2005-2007
- Principal Law Assistant, New York State Unified Court System, NY, 1983-1988
- handling complex commercial and contract litigation.
- Acting Justice of the Queens County Supreme Court (Civil Term) in New York’s Eleventh Judicial District, presiding over civil cases including Commercial Division Part C matters

## 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

### searchable linked filings

Scope: judge specific

Justice Risi requires e-filed documents to be text-searchable, requires bookmarks in electronically submitted memoranda, and strongly encourages hyperlinks.

Evidence excerpt: All e-filed documents must be text searchable. All electronically submitted memoranda of law must contain bookmarks. The submission of documents containing hyperlinks is strongly encouraged.

[Justice Risi Commercial Division Part C and IAS Part 3 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20836)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### trial materials deadline

Scope: judge specific

Justice Risi requires marked pleadings, bills of particulars, witness and exhibit lists, relevant deposition transcripts, and proposed jury materials at least one week before trial.

Evidence excerpt: Prior to, but not less than one week before, the commencement of a trial, each party shall submit to the Court hard copies of the following: marked pleadings; any Bill(s) of Particulars; a witness list; an Exhibit list; any Notice to Admit with Response(s); deposition transcript(s); and, in the case of a jury trial, a proposed verdict sheet and a jury instruction request.

[Justice Risi Commercial Division Part C and IAS Part 3 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20836)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### special equipment notice

Scope: judge specific

Justice Risi requires one month of advance email notice for accommodations or special equipment needed at trial.

Evidence excerpt: Counsel and any self-represented litigant shall advise the Part by e-mail one month prior to the trial, if the services of any foreign language interpreter is required for any party or witness, and if so, what language(s), and if any accommodation(s) and/or special equipment is required for any attorney, party or witness.

[Justice Risi Commercial Division Part C and IAS Part 3 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20836)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### 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/media/20836)
- [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20836)
- [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20836)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/15040/joseph-j-risi/)
- [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 3, Commercial Division Part C, and Trial Scheduling Part](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)
- [Justice Risi Commercial Division Part C and IAS Part 3 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20836)
- [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)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/15040/joseph-j-risi/)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Motion practice

3. Please notify the Court immediately, especially when a motion is pending, if the action or petition has been settled, discontinued and/or the motion has been resolved, via email at QSCPART3@nycourts.gov or QNSCDPTC@nycourts.gov, and cc all parties to the action.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

4. Individual Assignment Parts do not receive notifications when documents are uploaded to NYSCEF. Documents requiring Court action, including proposed orders and stipulations must be e-filed and emailed to the Part.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

5. Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that neither Judge Risi, Chambers Staff nor the Part Clerk may engage in any Ex Parte communications. Any and all communications with Chambers or the Part must include all parties to the action.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

6. Absolutely no telephone inquiries concerning motions or applications may be made to Chambers. Such inquiries or concerns shall be addressed via e-mail to QSCPART3@nycourts.gov or QNSCDPTC@nycourts.gov. Please include the caption, index number and a brief description of the subject matter of the email in the “subject” box. All appearing parties must be included on any email correspondence with the Part.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

7. Do not send any letters, documents, or other papers by mail to the Part or Chambers unless expressly permitted by these Rules or by prior approval of the Court. All disks and/or USB drives submitted in relation to a motion must be labeled with the case name and index number.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

1. All cases in Part 3 and CD Part C are required to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. Attorneys are expected to familiarize themselves with NYSCEF rules and procedures2. For more information on e-filing rules, parties may visit the NYSCEF home page or the Queens Supreme Court E-Filing web page. General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or via email at nyscef@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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

2. All e-filed documents must be text searchable. All electronically submitted memorandum of law must contain bookmarks, pursuant to Commercial Division Rule 6. The submission of documents containing hyperlinks is strongly encouraged.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

3. Parties should consider converting a non-e-filed matter to e-filing. To convert to e-filing, the parties must execute this Stipulation and Consent to E-Filing and send the fully executed form to efile@nycourts.gov. In the event any party does not consent to convert the matter to e-filing, any party may execute a Letter Application to Convert Pending Action to E-Filing.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

1. All motions/petitions/applications shall be made returnable and heard on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. The motion calendar is on submission only. There is no in-person appearance at 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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

2. Except for discovery motions, no prior permission is required before making a motion in Commercial Division Part C. A Commercial Division Rule 24 letter is not required unless expressly requested. Prior to making a discovery motion, parties must email Commercial Division Part C at QNSCDPTC@nycourts.gov to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for a virtual 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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

3. No motion relating to disclosure will be accepted without an affirmation of good faith as required by 22 NYCRR §202.7.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

4. Any request for an adjournment must be sent via e-mail prior to the return date of the motion. Additionally, stipulations to adjourn a motion must be emailed to QSCPART3@nycourts.gov or QNSCDPTC@nycourts.gov prior to the calendared date and time, and should contain a briefing schedule. [Applications for an adjournment will be granted as a matter of right for the first time.] No further applications will be granted without permission of the Court. Counsel must make every effort to notify their adversaries of their intention to seek an adjournment.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

5. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge. All attorneys and self-represented litigants are required to confirm approval of an adjournment request prior to the scheduled calendar date and time via email at QSCPART3@nycourts.gov or QNSCDPTC@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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

6. Any request for oral argument and/or a conference must be made via e-mail prior to the return date of the motion. The Court, upon its discretion, may schedule virtual oral arguments after submission of a motion. The Part will arrange for a Microsoft TEAMS conference for all parties at a mutually agreeable date and time.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

8. Commercial Division motions shall have the words “COMMERCIAL DIVISION” clearly and conspicuously marked on the Notice of Motion, Notice of Cross-Motion or Order to Show Cause by the moving party. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

9. All motion papers submitted to the Court must comply with 22 NYCRR §202.5. In addition to the requirements of 22 NYCRR §202.5,

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

b. each exhibit to the motion papers must be e-filed under its own document number and include a short label identifying the nature of the exhibit (e.g., Complaint, Contract dated 1/1/24, etc.);

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

c. the Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause shall include the motion sequence number; and all papers must be properly labeled so as to give the Court notice as to what is being submitted (i.e. “Notice of Motion”; “Affirmation/Affidavit in Opposition to Motion”; “Reply”; etc.); and

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

10. Sur-Reply papers, including correspondence, addressing the merits of a motion, are NOT permitted.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

11. For Commercial Division motions, word limits specified in Commercial Division Rule 17 will be strictly enforced, unless permission to expand the word limit is granted in advance of the filing of the papers.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. All Tax Certiorari matters shall be made returnable the second Tuesday of the month. The Tax Certiorari calendar will be held virtually at 9:30a.m on the second Tuesday of the month. The link to join the Tax Certiorari calendar is: https://tinyurl.com/TaxCertiorariCalendar

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

2. Failure to notice a motion/petition in compliance with the designated day, time and location above shall result in the motion being marked off calendar without prejudice.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

Any attorney or pro se litigant desiring a copy of the Court’s decision must obtain same via NYSCEF or from the Queens County Clerk.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

3. Applications to seal documents shall include the nature of the document, the reason for the sealing request, and “good cause” in accordance with 22 NYCRR §216.1. The Court will consider applications to seal documents only by Order to Show Cause or Notice of Motion, not by stipulation.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

1. Part 3 does NOT hold non-Commercial Division Preliminary Conferences or Compliance Conferences. DO NOT CALL CHAMBERS OR THE PART with questions regarding non- Commercial Division Preliminary Conferences and/or Compliance Conferences.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. No appearances are required for either Preliminary Conferences or Compliance Conferences.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

a. The parties shall obtain the Commercial Division Preliminary Conference Order or the Commercial Division Compliance Conference Order from the Court website.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

b. No appearance is required on the Preliminary or Compliance Conference date unless otherwise directed.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

c. All fields of the Preliminary Conference Order and/or Compliance Conference Order must be completed by the parties. All appearing parties shall participate in completing the Order.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

e. The completed and signed Preliminary and/or Compliance Conference Order shall be

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

f. The parties should review the So-Ordered Preliminary or Compliance Conference Order in the NYSCEF system for any changes made to the Order by 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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

g. In the event the parties cannot agree in completing any of the fields on the Preliminary or Compliance Conference Order, plaintiff’s counsel must email the Court (and include all parties to the action on the email) at QNSCDPTC@nycourts.gov no later than 2:00 p.m.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

on the scheduled date of the Preliminary and/or Compliance Conference, indicate that the parties need the assistance of the Court in completing the Preliminary or Compliance Conference Order, and request a virtual conference. A virtual conference on Microsoft TEAMS will be scheduled by the Court for a mutually agreeable date and time. All parties must appear at the virtual conference and possess full knowledge of the facts of the case and authority to resolve all issues.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. All lawyers and self-represented litigants should identify themselves at the beginning of each appearance.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Courtroom conduct and technology

2. Recording the proceeding by anyone other than the Judge, Court Reporter, or other Court personnel, is PROHIBITED.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

5. All appearing persons (attorneys, litigants, and witnesses) must appear via video, with cameras engaged.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

8. Lawyers, litigants, and witnesses should appear from an office or quiet space. Background noise is detrimental to the conditions necessary to ensure an accurate transcript and diminishes the decorum of the proceeding.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

1. The Note of Issue filing date is contained on the Compliance Conference Order. Stipulations to adjourn the Note of Issue date must be emailed to QSCPART3@nycourts.gov or QNSCDPTC@nycourts.gov prior to the calendared date. There are no appearances required for the filing of the Note of Issue.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

3. The parties shall comply with the relevant pre-trial conference and trial rules as required by 22

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

4. Any party intending to make a motion in limine shall fully comply with Rules 27 of 22 NYCRR §202.70. Motions in limine which are not timely made will not be considered by 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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

5. Pursuant to Rule 30 of section 202.70(g) of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme and County Courts (the Rules of Practice for the Commercial Division), following the filing of a Note of Issue, the parties in every case pending in the Commercial Division must confer and file a request to proceed to a court-ordered mandatory settlement conference (MSC) pursuant to one of the four tracks set forth in Rule 303.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

Following the filing of a Note of Issue, the Part Clerk will notify the parties by letter of the requirement to request an MSC. The parties must thereafter e-file, and email the Part at qnscdptc@nycourts.gov, within ten (10) days of the date of filing of the notification by the Part Clerk, either a joint request or separate requests for an MSC, with a statement of preferred procedure for an MSC track.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

6. Where a party is represented by counsel, an attorney fully familiar with the case shall appear at the Pre-Trial 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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

7. A firm trial date will be set at the Pre-Trial Conference. Any application for an adjournment of the trial must be made at least one (1) week before the date set for trial, and will only be granted upon a showing of good cause.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. All parties appearing for trial (or a hearing) must be familiar with the case and authorized to participate in settlement discussions and/or proceed to trial.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

2. Prior to, but not less than one week before, the commencement of a trial, each party shall

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

f. deposition transcript(s) (only if the submitting party intends to read from any portion of the transcript at trial), and,

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

The Witness List, Proposed Verdict Sheet and Jury Instruction Request must contain the Caption, Index Number and the submitting party’s appearance.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

3. Motions in limine (non-Commercial Division cases) – On the first appearance in the Part for trial, any party intending to make a motion in limine shall submit a brief affirmation setting forth the nature of the application and any supporting statutory or case law. The party shall furnish the Court with the original affirmation and provide all parties with a copy.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Any opposition to the motion in limine shall be submitted to the Court, and a copy provided to all parties, the next business day following submission of the motion in limine.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

4. The trial will be conducted on a continuous daily basis until its conclusion, unless otherwise instructed by the Court. Tort actions are generally bifurcated. The Court expects that any trial on damages will follow immediately after a verdict in favor of the complaining party on liability.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

6. Counsel and any self-represented litigant shall advise the Part by e-mail one month prior to the trial, if the services of any foreign language interpreter is required for any party or witness, and if so, what language(s), and if any accommodation(s) and/or special equipment is required for any attorney, party or witness.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

1. If an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of, the parties must immediately notify the Court by submission of a stipulation of settlement or discontinuance to QSCPART3@nycourts.gov or QNSCDPTC@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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

2. All stipulations of discontinuance must be accompanied by proof of filing of same with the County Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee pursuant to CPLR §8022(d)(1).

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

3. The moving party on any pending motion that remains outstanding MUST e-file a letter or stipulation withdrawing the pending motion via NYSCEF system AND email the letter or stipulation to QSCPART3@nycourts.gov or QNSCDPTC@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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

A party seeking to have a subpoena signed by Judge Risi must submit the subpoena, with a brief (not more than 2 pages) accompanying affirmation of explanation, to the Part e-mail at QSCPART3@nycourts.gov or QNSCDPTC@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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

2. If corrections are requested on a non-e-filed case, all original corrected documents must be addressed to Chambers as provided on the Memorandum. DO NOT mail papers to the Matrimonial Clerk’s Office.

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/comm_div_partc_rules.pdf) · Source page 10 · 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.