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# Mojgan Cohanim Lancman

Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 20

## Profile

- Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term
- State: New York
- Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 20
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-28

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2018-present
- She has also held the role of a judge in the Civil Court of the City of New York (Queens) since 2015
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2015-2024
- Joined the Queens County Supreme Court in 2018 by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks
- Law Clerk, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, NY, 2005-2013
- Justice Mojgan C. Lancman is an Acting Justice of the Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term, presiding in Part 20 (Motions on Submission) in Courtroom 45, Jamaica, NY
- Justice Lancman emphasizes clarity and understanding in the courtroom, drawing on her own experience as an immigrant from Iran

### Education

- New York Law School — J.D. (1994)
- CUNY Queens College — B.A. (1991)

### Additional information

- Official Referee, New York State Unified Court System, NY, 2014-2014
- Practitioner, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2003-2005
- Court Representative, New York City Comptroller's Office, New York, NY, 1997-2001
- Practitioner, Private Practice, NY, 1994-1997
- Justice Lancman handles Part 20 motions in the Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term, including motions on submission, discovery disputes, and other procedural 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

### 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/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/14857/mojgan-cohanim-lancman/)
- [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 20](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)
- [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/14857/mojgan-cohanim-lancman/)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Conferences and appearances

All inquiries as to case or calendar status must be made to the appropriate 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/part20.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

Notwithstanding any Preliminary Conference Order to the contrary, virtual conference requests to resolve discovery disputes related to the Preliminary Conference Order, or applications to modify the discovery schedule set by the Preliminary Conference Order, should be made to the assigned Compliance Conference Judge.

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

All questions concerning the scheduling of a Preliminary Conference date and the status or vacatur of an Order should be directed to QUEENSPC@NYCOURTS.GOV. This includes cases which should have been classified for a specialty part (e.g. the Commercial Division).

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

A preliminary conference shall be scheduled (1) automatically by the court within 45 days after filing a Request for Judicial Intervention, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.12(b); or (2) upon filing a written Request for a Preliminary Conference with the Clerk’s Office, Room 140, in compliance with 22 NYCRR 202.12(a); or (3) an appropriate notice is filed in malpractice or certiorari cases pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.56 and 202.60; or (4) automatically by the court pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.12(j).

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

All discovery disputes arising before the filing of the Note of Issue must be addressed to the assigned Compliance Conference Judge, including requests for an extension of time to file the Note of Issue. The parties are directed to request a conference with the assigned Compliance Conference Judge in regard to any disputed discovery issues. Contact information for the Compliance Conference Judges are found in the Compliance Conference Part rules on the Court’s website. Any questions regarding Compliance Conferences should be addressed either to the assigned Compliance Conference Judge via email or the Compliance Conference Part at 718-298-1089.

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

No discovery motions will be entertained in Part 20 unless the assigned Compliance Conference Judge has (1) held a conference with the parties on the subject issue; and (2) issued an order granting leave to make a motion in Part 20.

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Direct all questions regarding motions to the Part Clerk at (718) 298-1093. Do not call chambers.

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

The Motion Calendar will be called promptly every Wednesday at 9:30 A.M. in Courtroom 45 and motions shall be noticed accordingly. Personal appearances are not required on the motion calendar unless specifically 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/part20.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2024: In person appearances, on any motion, including but not limited to discovery-related motions, shall be required only where the parties are specifically directed to appear for the motion calendar such as where a directive is stated on an order to show cause or other order issued 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/part20.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Within 7 days of the return date of a motion, the parties shall notify the Court if the motion is ready to be submitted or if an adjournment is requested by uploading a letter to NYSCEF and emailing a

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

copy of the letter to QSCPart20@nycourts.gov. If an adjournment is requested on consent of all parties, the parties shall upload a stipulation of adjournment to NYSCEF and email a copy to QSCPart20@nycourts.gov. The failure to comply with these requirements may result in the motion being adjourned or marked off the motion calendar.

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

The parties are encouraged to convert non-e-filed cases to e-filing prior to engaging in motion practice so that applications can be heard promptly. E-filed motions must comply with 22 NYCRR 202.5-b. To view instructions on how to e-file, click here, scroll down to “Supreme Court – Civil Term” and click “read more.”

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

Prior to the commencement of trial, counsel shall submit the following to the Court via

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

A party intending to use deposition transcripts must furnish a printed copy to the Court. The Court may preclude the use of transcripts of deposition testimony which are not provided to 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/part20.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

On the first appearance in the Part 20 for trial, any party intending to make a motion in limine shall submit a brief written affirmation setting forth the nature of the application and any supporting statutory or case law. The party shall furnish the Court with an original and provide counsel for 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/part20.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

No adjournments or delays during trial will be accepted 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/part20.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

If an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, counsel shall immediately inform the Court by submission of 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 filing with the County Clerk and 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/part20.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

All Ex Parte orders shall be submitted along with an affirmation in support and any necessary affidavits and exhibits.

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Requests to substitute banks named in Judgments and Orders of this Court (e.g., Signature Bank) may be submitted as Ex Parte Orders. Said orders shall be submitted on notice to all parties and shall include at least two suggested substitute banks which have agreed to accept such accounts.

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Artificial intelligence

Any party, whether appearing pro se or through counsel, who utilizes any generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) tool (for example, ChatGPT, Westlaw CoCounsel, or Lexis +AI) in preparation of any documents to be filed with the Court must disclose in the document that AI was used and the specific AI tool that was used. The unrepresented party or attorney must further certify in the document that the person has checked the accuracy of any portion of the document drafted by generative AI, including all citations, legal authority, and the recitation of facts. If generative AI is utilized in the preparation of any documents filed with the Court, the unrepresented party or attorney will be held responsible for the contents thereof. The failure to make the disclosure and certification described herein may result in the denial of any application and the imposition of sanctions.

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/part20.pdf) · Source page 5 · 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.