--- title: "Suzanne J. Adams | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/suzanne-j-adams" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Suzanne J. Adams New York County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: New York 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 - Administrative Judge, Supreme Court, New York County, Civil Term, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas and First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George, 2024 to Present - Justice, Supreme Court, New York County, Civil Term, Elected, 2026 to 2039 - Also a New York State Supreme Court Justice in the Civil Term, elected in 2025 for a term ending in 2039 - The Administrative Judge for the Manhattan Civil Supreme Court and a New York State Supreme Court Justice, elected in 2025 for a term through 2039 - Judge, Family Court of the City of New York, Kings County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2018 to 2028 - Acting Justice, Supreme Court, New York County, Civil Term, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2020 to 2027 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York County, Elected, 2017 to 2027 - Prior to this, she was Acting Supreme Court Justice in New York County from 2020 to 2024 - McManus Ateshoglou Adams Aiello & Apostolakos, Partner, 2015 to 2017 - Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley, Partner, 2001 to 2015 - Partner at a Manhattan-based women-owned law firm and later founded and managed a Manhattan litigation firm ### Education - Hofstra University School of Law — J.D. (1998) - Pennsylvania State University — B.A. (1996) ### Additional information - Ahmuty Demers McManus, Associate, 1999 to 2001 - handling specialized assignments such as the Adult Survivor’s Act and Coogan Law cases New York State Unified Court System - Before her judicial appointments, Justice Adams practiced law for nearly 20 years in New York State Courts. - Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas and First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George, with approval from Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson - Her litigation experience included toxic torts (asbestos, talc), general negligence, medical malpractice, contracts, commercial disputes, and motor vehicle accidents New York State Unified Court System - She has also served on the board of the Columbian Lawyers First Judicial Department and co-chaired the New York County Lawyers Association Civil Court Section - She has been recognized by the New York State Assembly for her volunteer work at the Eviction Intervention Services Clinic. ## 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=l92sIMGp5v0VM9HqRM0o4A%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=l92sIMGp5v0VM9HqRM0o4A%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=l92sIMGp5v0VM9HqRM0o4A%3D%3D) - [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) - [Judicial Directory: Hon. 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Unless specifically instructed, do not call or e-mail chambers. Do not copy the court on letters or email exchanged between counsel. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part40rules-hon-adams.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments B. General inquiries that are NOT requests to adjourn shall be addressed to sfc-part40- clerk@nycourts.gov. (For adjournments, see Section II(A) below), See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part40rules-hon-adams.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments A. Requests for adjournments of conferences, motions, inquests, or jury selection shall be made by email, copied to all sides, to SFC-Part40-Adjournments@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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part40rules-hon-adams.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments C. Do not send adjournment requests to the general email listed above in Section I(B), as your email may be overlooked. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part40rules-hon-adams.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice A. The Court does NOT require courtesy/working copies of motions in e-filed actions. The Court does NOT require copies of the exhibits, unless such exhibits cannot be e- filed (e.g, videos). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part40rules-hon-adams.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice B. IAS JUDGE: Substantive motions (e.g, summary judgment, motions to dismiss, discovery, withdrawal of counsel, etc.) shall be made to the assigned IAS judge, even if the case is on the TAP 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part40rules-hon-adams.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice C. PART 40 JUDGE: Motions/orders to show cause to stay trial shall be made to the Part 40 judge. DO NOT INITIATE DISCOVERY MOTIONS IN THE TRIAL ASSIGNMENT PART – discovery is not the purpose of TAP. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part40rules-hon-adams.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice D. TRIAL JUDGE: Motions on cases assigned to a trial judge, where the parties are selecting a jury or are on trial (e.g, motions in limine or to quash subpoenas), shall be made to the assigned trial 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part40rules-hon-adams.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Conferences are official court appearances and parties must be prepared. All counsel appearing for a Part 40 settlement conference must appear with authority to settle and have their client or adjuster available by telephone for the purposes of settlement negotiations. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part40rules-hon-adams.pdf) · Source page 2 · 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. - [New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch — Rules of the Justices](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-d3c269bb7fe692b08197) — Civil Branch proceedings in New York County Supreme Court only; not criminal proceedings. Preserve source version and check later judge/part instructions. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Uniform_Rules.pdf). 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.