Paul I. Marx at a glance
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- Supreme Court Justice
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Paul I. Marx
Supreme Court Justice · Rockland County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Rockland County, NY, 2012-2025
- Partner, DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr LLP, 1997-2011
- Partner, Marx & Aceste, LLP, 1995-2005
- Partner, Tartaglia & Marx, Esqs., 1985-1987
- He also ran his own law practice
- Before joining the bench, Marx practiced law extensively, including as a partner at Marx & Aceste, LLP, and as a litigation partner with DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP.
Education
- B.A. from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1977 and his J.D. from New York Law School in 1982.
- BA — SUNY College at Plattsburgh — 1977
Additional information
- Most recently certificated for a term from 2026 to 2031.
- As of 2026, he presides in the Supreme Court of Rockland County and has been on the bench for over 15 years.
- Paul Marx was elected to the Supreme Court of the 9th Judicial District in New York on November 8, 2011, beginning his term on January 1, 2012, for a 14-year term ending December 31, 2025.
- Practitioner, Law Office of Paul I Marx, 2005-2011
- Practitioner, David E. Worby, PC, 1990-1992
- Practitioner, Stockfield & Fixler, Esqs., 1988-1990
- Practitioner, Angel & Frankel, 1987-1988
- Practitioner, Stockfield & Fixler, Esqs, 1982-1985
- Marx is admitted to practice in New York (1983), New Jersey (1983), and multiple U.S. District Courts, including the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and New Jersey.
- Judge Paul I. Marx was born on October 21, 1955, in Bay Shore, New York, to Hyman and Beatrice Marx.
- Judge Marx maintains specific individual part rules for attorneys and litigants, emphasizing proper communication, scheduling, and procedural compliance in his courtroom.
- Recognized for his expertise in civil litigation and has presided over numerous notable cases, including Estate of Jones v.
- focusing on civil litigation, personal injury, negligence, product liability, and medical malpractice cases
- He is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the New York County Lawyers Association
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
Exhibits
Statewide
The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
Statewide
In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses.
The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Statewide
Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise.
Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction.
Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents.Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗
Statewide
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically.Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (45 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Communications with chambers
All correspondence to the Court must be sent ONLY via NYSCEF, unless otherwise directed by the Court. DO NOT send copies of e-filed correspondence to the Court via e-mail or regular mail. DO NOT e-file correspondence between and among counsel and/or self-represented litigants, and DO NOT send a copy to the Court.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Correspondence must bear the full Title and Index Number of the action. It shall be concise and state the relief sought or the action requested to be taken by the Court.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Except as set forth below (see Section III.F. Discovery Disputes), telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention that cannot otherwise be obtained by correspondence, or by contacting the Part Clerk.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
The Court’s calendar will be called at 9:15 a.m. daily, unless otherwise specified by the Court.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Counsel and self-represented parties are expected to appear for all Court appearances on time. If counsel or a party is unable to appear on time due to unforeseen circumstances (delays due to inclement weather or road closures, for example), please contact opposing counsel and advise the Part Clerk or Chambers by telephone as soon as possible. Unexcused tardy arrivals will not be tolerated.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Counsel who are scheduled to appear before this Court and another court must communicate that fact to the Part Clerk prior to the date of appearance so that counsel’s conflicting appearances can be reconciled. Do not ask opposing counsel to advise the Court of conflicting appearances when the case is called. The Court may proceed in that counsel’s absence.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
Only counsel or self-represented litigants who are fully familiar with a case and authorized to enter into binding agreements on all aspects of the case are to appear for conferences.
Source page 2Adjournments
A request to adjourn a conference must be made in writing by email only to the Part Clerk. DO NOT upload conference adjournment requests to NYSCEF.
Source page 3Adjournments
All applications for adjournments must set forth: 1) the reason why an adjournment is necessary; 2) whether the opposing party(ies) consent(s) or object(s) to the application; and 3) the length of the adjournment sought or, if on consent, a date all parties are available. All such communications must be copied to all counsel and self-represented parties. Requests that are not copied to all other parties will not be acted on.
Source page 3Adjournments
Where the adjournment sought is not on consent, the requesting party must briefly set forth the reason offered by the non-consenting party for his/her lack of consent. Opposing counsel or self-represented party may succinctly provide their reasons for objecting to the requested adjournment if opposing counsel believes that his/her position has been stated incorrectly. No further communication concerning the request for adjournment will be permitted. The request and the response, if any, are NOT to be used to advocate a position on the substantive dispute and shall address only the reason that consent for the requested adjournment is being declined.
Source page 3Adjournments
The Part Clerk will advise the requesting party by reply email (with copies to all parties copied on the originating email) whether the requested adjournment has been granted. The parties should not assume that the request for adjournment (even if consented to) has been granted unless specifically advised by the Part Clerk.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
The Court will schedule an in-person Preliminary Conference within 45 days after a Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI) has been filed on a matter. The Part Clerk will forward to the party filing the RJI a letter or email setting forth the date on which the Preliminary Conference will be conducted. The party who files the RJI shall advise all other parties of the Preliminary Conference date in writing.
Source page 3Discovery
At the Preliminary Conference, the Court will set specific dates for completion of various items of discovery, the date by which all disclosure must be completed and a date for a Compliance Conference. All counsel and self-represented litigants are expected to abide by and comply with the Court’s discovery schedule and deadlines.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
Counsel shall refer to 22 NYCRR § 202.12(c) concerning the conduct of the Preliminary Conference and the matters to be considered. Counsel in medical, dental, and podiatric malpractice actions shall refer to 22 NYCRR § 202.56(b) for other specific requirements in such cases.
Source page 4Discovery
Parties who have a discovery dispute are NOT to wait until the Compliance Conference to bring such dispute or complaint about non-disclosure to the Court’s attention. Such parties shall comply with the procedures set forth in Section F -- Discovery Disputes.
Source page 4Filing and working copies
A Note of Issue shall NOT be filed until a Trial Readiness Order has been issued. Counsel shall NOT file a Note of Issue until directed by the Court.
Source page 4Discovery
Parties who have a discovery dispute MUST NOT wait until the next Compliance Conference to bring such dispute or complaint about non-disclosure to the Court’s attention. Such parties shall comply with the procedures set forth below in Section F -- Discovery Disputes.
Source page 4Communications with chambers
Counsel (or self-represented litigant) who believes that discovery is not being conducted in accordance with the Court’s Order is to discuss, in good faith, as required by Court Rule § 202.7, the claimed noncompliance with opposing counsel or self-represented litigant. A pro forma letter does not constitute a good faith effort. There must be actual substantive communication between counsel, either telephonically or in writing, regarding the claimed failure to engage in discovery and the claimed noncompliance or reason for noncompliance.
Source page 4Discovery
All counsel are expected to abide by the Uniform Rules for the Conduct of Depositions, 22 NYCRR § 221.1, et seq., in particular section 221.2, which prohibits, except in certain instances, directing a witness not to answer a question. Rulings concerning disputed objections may be obtained by calling the Court from the deposition.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Counsel attending the Settlement Conference must be fully familiar with the action and authorized to discuss all factual and legal issues presented by the litigation, settlement demands or offers, witness scheduling, and trial procedure – including, for example, whether any party or witness will require a translator or accommodation for a physical challenge. Counsel must be authorized to enter into binding settlements on terms agreeable to the parties and to the Court.
Source page 5Communications with chambers
In all cases where a party is being indemnified by an insurer, appearing counsel must be able to advise the Court of the applicable policy limits afforded to the defendant as well as the name, claim number and phone number of the adjuster assigned to the matter. In a proper case, the Court may contact the claims adjuster by telephone or direct that the claims adjuster shall appear for a conference.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
All counsel are advised that, in an effort to foster open settlement discussions, the Court may meet with counsel separately during the discussions. Consent is presumed unless an objection is stated.
Source page 5Motion practice
2. Written applications by Notice of Motion (or Notice of Petition as the case may be) must be made returnable on any Wednesday the Court is in session.
Source page 5Motion practice
3. Motion papers are limited to Moving Papers, Opposing Papers, and Reply (except that reply papers are not permitted on Orders to Show Cause without advance permission). There is no Reply permitted to a Cross Motion.
Source page 5Filing and working copies
Sur-Reply papers, including those contained in letter submissions, are not permitted, and will not be considered.
Source page 6Adjournments
4. All requests to adjourn a motion or extend the briefing schedule on a motion must be made to the Motion Support Part.
Source page 6Motion practice
5. There will be no oral argument on any motion or Order to Show Cause unless directed by the Court.
Source page 6Motion practice
Parties seeking oral argument of a motion or Order to Show Cause may request it by stating “Oral Argument Requested” above the Index Number on the first page of the papers submitted. A request for oral argument should not be construed as an automatic grant of same.
Source page 6Motion practice
If the Court grants the request for oral argument, the Court will inform the parties.
Source page 6Trial exhibits and witnesses
6. Plaintiffs shall designate exhibits by number, defendants shall designate exhibits by letter. Exhibit lettering or numbering should not begin anew for subsequent papers submitted by the same party.
Source page 6Filing and working copies
7. Multiple documents shall not be grouped together under a single exhibit. Each exhibit shall contain only a single document separately uploaded to NYSCEF. Exhibits shall be specifically referenced in the papers, or they will not be considered.
Source page 6Motion practice
8. Motions brought pursuant to CPLR §§3211 or 3212 do not stay discovery.
Source page 6Discovery
10. Deposition/Examination Before Trial transcripts included as exhibits must be single sided only. Parties are requested not to submit minuscripts.
Source page 6Communications with chambers
Unless there are extremely unusual circumstances in which significant prejudice (set forth in detail in a supporting affidavit/affirmation) will result, opposing counsel are to be advised by telephone or fax at least 24 hours in advance of the date and time that any Order to Show Cause which includes a request for a Temporary Restraining Order is being presented to the Court.
Source page 6Motion practice
In lieu of discovery motion practice, it is the policy of the Court to make itself and its staff available to resolve disputes related to pretrial discovery. Therefore, no discovery motion is to be made by any party unless authorized or directed by the Court. Instead, counsel should abide by the procedures set forth in Section III.F above to resolve discovery disputes.
Source page 7Motion practice
Summary Judgment motions must be made within sixty (60) days of the filing of the Note of Issue.
Source page 7Motion practice
If a Summary Judgment motion (or motion to dismiss) is made prior to the completion of discovery, the motion does not stay discovery. The parties are to continue to comply with any Order or Court Notice pertaining to discovery unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Source page 7Motion practice
Unsigned deposition transcripts will not be considered on motions for Summary Judgment unless it is demonstrated that the transcript was forwarded to the deponent for his/her review and signature in compliance with CPLR § 3116(a). (See Marmer v IF USA Express Inc., 73 AD3d 868 [2nd Dept 2010]).
Source page 7Conferences and appearances
In the event a translator or interpreter is required at trial, counsel shall notify the Part Clerk no later than the Settlement Conference so that timely and appropriate arrangements can be made.
Source page 7Trial exhibits and witnesses
Objections to questions at trial are to be limited to the objecting party standing (if physically able) and stating “Objection” and no more than one word or two words as to the basis for the objection. Speaking Objections are not to be made. If the Court requires further explanation of the Objection, the Court will ask for further explanation or invite counsel to approach at side bar.
Source page 8Conferences and appearances
Orders, judgments, counter-orders and/or counter-judgments submitted for signature on notice will not be signed unless an Affidavit of Service and Notice of Settlement for a date designated in accordance with 22 NYCRR § 202.48 has been included.
Source page 8Adjournments
Counsel must notify the Part Clerk by email of the settlement or withdrawal of any action or proceeding immediately upon such settlement or withdrawal. A copy of the signed Stipulation of Discontinuance which has been (or will be) submitted to the County Clerk shall be submitted to the Part Clerk so that the matter may be marked disposed.
Source page 8Adjournments
In those cases where a party is obligated to make payments over time, the parties shall file a Stipulation of Discontinuance without prejudice. The Court will not allow counsel to hold the Stipulation of Discontinuance until all payments are made.
Source page 9Motion practice
Except in cases where an attorney is replaced by another attorney on consent, any change or withdrawal of counsel must be approved by the Court on a motion, brought by Order to Show Cause pursuant to CPLR § 321.
Source page 9Filing and working copies
The Court does not recognize the purported withdrawal by counsel where such withdrawal would result in a party becoming self-represented (except where the party is an attorney) by the filing of a “Consent to Change Attorney” form. The use of a “Consent to Change Attorney” to withdraw where a party becomes self-represented is specifically prohibited.
Source page 9Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Rockland County Supreme Court
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-2722 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court
Rockland County Supreme Court
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Rockland County Supreme Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Rockland County Supreme Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster
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View Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
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