--- title: "Marguerite A. Grays | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/marguerite-a-grays" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Marguerite A. Grays Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Administrative Judge and Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 4 and Commercial Division Part B ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Administrative Judge and Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 4 and Commercial Division Part B - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Presiding Justice, Commercial Division, Queens County Supreme Court — Serving since 2005 - Administrative Judge, Civil Matters, Eleventh Judicial District (Queens County) — Appointed in 2020 - Justice, New York State Supreme Court, Queens County — Elected in 2003 and re‐elected in 2017 - Civil Court Judge, Queens County (2001–2002) - Criminal Justice — CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice — 1978 ### Education - Hofstra University — J.D. (1982) ### Additional information - Justice Grays continues to preside over significant civil and commercial cases in Queens County, including recent 2026 commercial division matters - Prominent jurist in Queens County, New York, with more than two decades on the bench. - She has held multiple leadership roles within the New York State Unified Court System and various legal organizations ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### trial readiness and assignment Scope: courtwide Every matter on the Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar is treated as trial-ready, and counsel must be prepared for jury selection or a nonjury trial before assignment to the next available justice. Evidence excerpt: Every case on the Trial Scheduling Pre-Trial Conference calendar is deemed ready for trial. All parties should be prepared for jury selection, or proceed to non-jury trial. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### pretrial appearance Scope: courtwide Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar appearances are mandatory and in person. Evidence excerpt: In-person appearances are mandatory at the call of each calendar. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### powerpoint demonstratives and models Scope: courtwide In a Queens Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use PowerPoint, photographs, diagrams, scale models, overhead projectors, trial notebooks, and other innovative presentation methods, subject to the evidentiary hearing or trial judge. Evidence excerpt: Counsel may use photographs, diagrams, power point presentations, scale models overhead projectors, trial notebooks, all of which can be submitted to the jury, or any other innovative method of presentation. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### presentation exchange deadline Scope: courtwide Anything intended for the jury as part of the Summary Jury Trial presentation must be exchanged with the trial packet before the evidentiary hearing unless the court orders otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Anything which is to be submitted to the jury as part of the presentation of the case must be exchanged pursuant to Rule 6 (a) herein unless otherwise ordered. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### remote witness testimony Scope: courtwide Queens Summary Jury Trial rules permit Skype or webcam testimony. Evidence excerpt: Skype or web-cam testimony shall be permitted. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14769/marguerite-a-grays/) - [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 4 and Commercial Division Part B](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20741) - [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) - [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) - [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14769/marguerite-a-grays/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/marguerite-a-grays", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/marguerite-a-grays", "name": "Marguerite A. 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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/part4.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 3. Commercial Division Part B is an electronic part. Correspondence with this Part shall be by e-mail, which is the preferred method of communication, or by telephone, only. Postal mail is discouraged unless necessary to provide the Court with an originally executed document. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 4. All inquiries regarding motions must be made to either Motion Support at (718-298-1009) or the Clerk of the Part QNSCDPTB@nycourts.gov, or (718) 298-1214. No telephone inquiries concerning motions or applications may be made to chambers. Please include 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 5. Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Grays, her Principal Law Clerk, and the Part Clerk may not engage in any ex parte communications. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 7. Important - Individual Court Parts DO NOT receive email notification when papers are uploaded to NYSCEF. All stipulations of discontinuance should be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to QNSCDPTB@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/part4.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. All cases in Commercial Division Part B are required to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. Attorneys are expected to familiarize themselves with the NYSCEF procedures. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 2. All efiled documents must be text-searchable. All electronically-submitted memorandum of law must be comply with Rule (NYCRR §202.70) contain bookmarks, pursuant to Commercial Division Rule 6. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 3. Parties should consider converting a non-efiled matter to e-filing. To convert to e-filing, the parties must execute this form (Stipulation and Consent to E-filing Form) and send the fully executed form to efile@nycourts.gov, or, if any party does not consent to converting the matter to e-filing, any party may execute the 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Courtroom 66 is equipped with up-to-date Integrated Courtroom Technology (ICT). Attorneys and litigants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Courtroom Modernization Initiative (CMI) Courtroom instructions. Any attorney who intends to utilize the ICT equipment during a trial or hearing, MUST notify the Part Clerk at least fourteen (14) days prior to the trial or hearing, and should contact the Part Clerk to schedule a date and time to come in to the courtroom prior to the trial or hearing to test-run the equipment. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All adjournments2 (motions, conferences, trials) require prior Court approval. EX PARTE 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. At this time, all conferences will be conducted virtually via Microsoft TEAMS unless otherwise directed 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. Prior to filing a discovery-related motion, including but not limited to, Motions to Vacate the Note of Issue, Motions to Restore, Motions to Strike Pleadings, Motions to Demand Bill of Particulars, and Motions to Preclude, the parties are directed to send an email to QNSCDPTB@nycourts.gov and copy ALL parties to the email, to request a virtual conference. The email should include a summary of the discovery related issue(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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 3. If the parties are exploring settlement of the case and would like a settlement conference for the sole purpose of exploring resolution of the case, the parties may send an email to QNSCDPTB@nycourts.gov with a copy to ALL parties to request a virtual settlement 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 4. Only attorneys thoroughly familiar with the case may appear for a virtual conference. The attorneys should have on hand signed copies of all prior decisions, orders and stipulations that are relevant to the issue(s) to be discussed at the 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. All lawyers and 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 4. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 5. All appearing parties should make every effort to appear via video, with cameras engaged. Telephonic appearances should be limited to litigants who are unable to appear via video. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 6. Maintain the decorum of an in-person courtroom. Lawyers and litigants should appear in 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 2Applications for an adjournment on motions will be granted as a matter of right for the first time. Said adjournment shall not exceed four (4) weeks. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies The Virtual Evidence Courtroom (VEC)1 has been created to allow for the submission of evidence electronically in NYSCEF cases. Currently, the VEC functionality is available in some Supreme Court Civil cases. If your case is scheduled for a non-jury trial in CD Part B and all parties consent to utilizing the VEC, please submit your request for access to the VEC by emailing QNSCDPTB@nycourts.gov at least thirty (30) days prior to scheduled trial date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part4.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. When making an emergency application or Order to Show Cause application, the parties shall provide their email address(es) and direct telephone numbers of all parties by sending an email to QNSCDPTB@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/part4.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. Motion calendars for efiled motions are held virtually on a weekly basis. Motions shall be made returnable Tuesdays, at 10:00 a.m. The motion calendar is on submission only unless otherwise directed. Appearance is not required, nor are working copies required. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 2. Please do not call Chambers or the Part to request an adjournment. Applications for an adjournment will be granted as a matter of right on consent for the first time for no longer greater than four (4) weeks. No further applications will be granted without permission of 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 3. Microsoft TEAMS is the only platform for conducting virtual court proceedings. The Unified Court System does not use Zoom to conduct virtual 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies DATE. Parties should consider converting the matter to e-filing. To convert to e-filing, the parties must execute this form Stipulation and Consent to E-filing Form and send a fully executed form to efile@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/part4.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 7. Except for discovery motions, no prior permission is required before making a motion. Justice Grays does not require a letter pursuant to Rule 24 of 22 NYCRR §202.70 unless expressly requested. Prior to making a discovery motion, parties must contact Chambers to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for a virtual conference call via email at QNSCDPTB@nycourts.gov. The email shall include a summary of the discovery related issue(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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part4.pdf) · Source page 5 · 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 or Order to Show Cause by the moving party. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 9. Word limits specified in Commercial Division Rule 17 will be strictly enforced, unless permission to expand the word limits 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 11. Each exhibit to the motion papers must be efiled under its own document number and include a short label identifying the nature of the exhibit (e.g., Complaint, Contract dated 1/1/19, 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. If the Court directs that an Order be settled or submitted on a motion in an e-filed case, the proposed Order and any proposed Counter-Order shall be e-filed via NYSCEF with the Court with proof of service. As appropriate, the Clerk may make changes on the proposed Order/Counter-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/part4.pdf) · Source page 6 · 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” therefore (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/part4.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 1. Parties should consult e-Courts regularly for Commercial Division trial dates. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 3. Each party must notify the Clerk of the Part, at least fourteen (14) business days prior to the commencement of the trial, if any proposed witness needs an interpreter, and if so, the language and specified dialect, if any. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 6. The trial will be conducted on a continual daily basis until conclusion, unless other instructed 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 7. No adjournments or delays of the trial will be allowed unless exigent circumstances exist. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. The Pre-Trial Conference calendar will be held in person on Mondays, at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom 66, or at such other time as the Court directs. Upon the consent of all parties, a virtual pre-trial conference may be requested. Any request for a virtual pre-trial conference shall be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled conference. All request shall be emailed to QNSPTB@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/part4.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 2. The parties shall comply with the relevant pre-trial conference and trial rules as required by 22 NYCRR §202.70, and must supply the Court, at the time of the Pre-Trial Conference, with a copy of the marked pleadings via email to QNSCDPTB@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/part4.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Any party intending to make a motion in limine shall fully comply with Rule 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 4. 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Pursuant to Rule 30 of section 202.70(g) of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme and County Courts unless specifically exempted by Justice Grays for good cause shown, the parties in every case pending in the Commercial Division Part B must participate in a court-ordered Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) following the filing of a 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Following the filing of the Note of Issue, the parties must confer and file a request for MSC pursuant to one of the four tracks. If all parties have agreed upon a settlement track that they prefer, they may file a joint request for said track. If the parties do not agree, they must file separate requests. All requests shall be filed within twenty-one (21) days of 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 8 · 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • The parties shall obtain the Commercial Division Preliminary or Compliance Conference Form prior to the scheduled Preliminary or Compliance 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • All fields of the Preliminary 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • The completed and signed Preliminary or Compliance Conference Order shall be presented to the Court at the time of the scheduled 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • All parties who must appear at the conference scheduled and must 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/part4.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Counsel MUST notify the Court as soon as practicable of the settlement or resolution of active cases or pending motions, by email to the Court and to all parties at QNSCDPTB@nycourts.gov. Counsel shall email a copy of the stipulation or a letter directed to the Clerk of the Part. All Stipulations of discontinuances must be accompanied by proof of payment of the appropriate fee (CPLR §8020(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/part4.pdf) · Source page 9 · 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.