--- title: "Lewis J. Lubell | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lewis-j-lubell" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Lewis J. Lubell Westchester County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: Westchester County Supreme Court - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Retirement: Left the bench in July 2025 after serving as Supervising Judge of the Westchester County Settlement Part - Justice, New York Supreme Court, Westchester County, NY, 2006-2019 - Earlier judicial role: Acting Village Justice for Ardsley, NY (2003–2006) - Acting Justice, New York Justice Court, Ardsley, NY, 2003-2005 - His work has covered multiple counties in New York’s 9th Judicial District, and he is recognized for both trial and supervisory roles in the state’s civil justice system - Retired Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, serving in the 9th Judicial District (covering Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties) - Roles: Served in general individual assignment parts, matrimonial parts, as District Backup Civil Trial Judge, Supervising Judge for Matrimonial Matters, and Districtwide Coordinator for General Civil Matters ### Education - Touro College — J.D. (1994) - History — Fordham University — 1977 ### Additional information - Practitioner, Lubell & Lubell, P.C., NY, 2005-2006 - Practitioner, Law Offices of Henry R. Simon, New York, NY, 2003-2004 - Practitioner, Law Offices of Jonathan C. Reiter, NY, 1995-2003 - Practitioner, Lubell & Koven, 1994-1995 - Before joining the judiciary, Lubell was a trial attorney specializing in medical malpractice, products liability, and aviation disaster cases. - Lubell & Koven and later at the Law Offices of Jonathan C. Reiter ## 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 ### 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://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=a0Zad51gBI/GTUlhsnBTSw%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=a0Zad51gBI/GTUlhsnBTSw%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=a0Zad51gBI/GTUlhsnBTSw%3D%3D) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14880/lewis-j-lubell/) - [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/14880/lewis-j-lubell/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lewis-j-lubell", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lewis-j-lubell", "name": "Lewis J. 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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies All documents in E-Filing Cases must be filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing System (NYSCEF), unless subject to an exception or an exemption. All submissions to the Court, including proposed orders, proposed judgments, and letters, must be e-filed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments A. Return Date. Motions should be made returnable on Friday. If the movant makes the motion returnable on another day, the Court may administratively adjourn the motion to the following Friday. There is no appearance on the return date, unless specifically directed by the Court. Oral argument may be requested by noting “Oral Argument Requested” immediately over the index number on the Notice of Motion or in a separately filed letter. If the Court, in its discretion, determines that oral argument is required, the movant’s attorney will be so advised and will be required to notify all parties. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses C. Orders to Show Cause. Unless otherwise inapplicable, any application for temporary injunctive relief shall comply with Uniform Rules for Trial Courts (22 NYCRR) § 202.7 (f) by including either: (i) an affirmation demonstrating that a good faith effort has been made to notify the party against whom the temporary restraining order is sought of the time, date and place that the application will be made in a manner sufficient to permit the party an opportunity to appear in response to the application, or (ii) an affirmation that there will be significant prejudice to the party seeking the restraining order by giving of notice. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers A. Letters. Unless otherwise directed by Justice Lubell, communications with Chambers shall be by letter, submitted on NYSCEF, unless subject to an exception or an exemption. If your submission requires immediate attention, please email the letter to Eva Nilsson-Smith in Chambers (etsmith@nycourts.gov) as well as filing the letter on See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments C. Applications to Adjourn an Appearance. All requests for adjournments must be presented in the form of a letter or stipulation, submitted on NYSCEF, unless subject to an exception or an exemption. In either case, the letter or stipulation should state (1) the appearance date, (2) the proposed adjourned date, (3) the number of prior adjournments, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. Such requests must be at least 48 hours prior to the date of the appearance, unless good cause shown. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 4) Pre-trial memoranda of law as to any known disputed legal issues that must be determined 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses * Material to be used on cross-examination need not be listed on the exhibit list. Only those items received in evidence will be marked by the reporter. The reporter is to be provided with an exhibit list. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1) Requests to charge. Requests to charge will be drawn from the Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI). A complete list of requested charges is to be submitted via e-mail to llubell@nycourts.gov, notwithstanding the standard charges given by the Court. Unless counsel seek a deviation from the pattern charge or additions to the pattern charge, only the PJI numbers and section title need be submitted. Where deviations, additions or charges which require the inclusion of information or material relative to the factual or legal issues adduced at trial are requested, the full text of such requests, including included material, must be submitted, together with any supporting legal authority. All submissions must be served on opposition counsel. Final charges will be formalized at a charge conference during the course of the 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2) Verdict sheet. Counsel shall jointly prepare a proposed verdict sheet. The verdict sheet is to be typed and in final form for presentation to the jury. If agreement cannot be reached, then each side shall present a separate proposed verdict sheet. If it is feasible, such proposals shall also be submitted via e-mail to llubell@nycourts.gov such as is compatible with Microsoft Word or WordPerfect. The final verdict sheet will be formalized during a charge conference to be held during the course of the trial after the conclusion of the case of the plaintiff(s). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances A. Appearing Counsel. Counsel who appear must be fully familiar with the case and have authority to enter into any agreement, either substantive or procedural, on behalf of their clients. Counsel should make every effort to be on time for all scheduled appearances. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies B. Resolution of the Action. If an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed, counsel shall immediately inform the Court by submission of a copy of the stipulation or other document evidencing the disposition. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies This Part will reject any hard copy submissions in e-filed cases unless those submissions are accompanied by a completed “Notice of Hard Copy Submission - E-Filed Case” form, as required by Uniform Rules for Trial Courts (22 NYCRR) § 202.5-b (d) (1) (iv).3 See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_lLubell.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-5e0f997e8c334d15fbc4) — State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction). Collected 2026-10-27. - [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.