Thomas A. Rademaker at a glance
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- Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 11
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- New York · State
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- Current term ends 2033
Thomas A. Rademaker
Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 11 · Nassau County Supreme Court, Civil Term
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Biography
Professional career
- Justice of the Nassau County Supreme Court (Part 11) in New York’s 10th Judicial District, serving since 2020 for a term through 2033
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Nassau County, NY, 2020-2033
- Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Nassau County, NY, 2018-2020
- Judge, New York Family Court, Nassau County, NY, 2015-2019
- Principal law clerk to the Hon. Philip Grella, New York Court of Claims, NY, 2003-2014
- Legal Practice: Associate, David K. Lieb, P.C. (1997–1998) Of counsel, Peace, Agresta, Lemke & Blum (1998–2000) Sole practitioner, Thomas A. Rademaker, P.C. (2000–2003)
Education
- Touro College — J.D. (1996)
Additional information
- Practitioner, Thomas A. Rademaker, P.C., NY, 2000-2003
- Practitioner, Peace, Agresta, Lemke & Blum, Esqs., NY, 1998-2000
- Business/Managerial Economics — SUNY Oneonta — 1993
Thomas A. Rademaker Procedures & Courtroom Rules
Exhibits
Judge Specific
Justice Rademaker requires a list of all pre-marked exhibits at the trial conference and advance notice of any exhibit the parties cannot stipulate into evidence.
A list of all pre-marked exhibits shall also be provided to the Court and to the stenographer. Counsel shall notify the Court of their inability to stipulate to the admission of any exhibits to be offered at trial.Justice Thomas A. Rademaker IAS Part 11 Rules ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 (37 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
Letters: Except as provided below, letters to the Court that address and contain substantive issues regarding the case are not permitted absent prior approval from the Court. Letters sent without prior approval of Chambers will be disregarded. Repeated violations of this rule may result in sanctions. For the purpose of these Rules, the title “Law Secretary” and “Principal Law Clerk to Judge” are interchangeable.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
Email: Parties may communicate with the Law Secretary by email, with permission from Chambers. A party emailing the Law Secretary must include all the other parties to the case on the email. Parties may also email chambers at JudgeRademakerremote@nycourts.gov, on notice to all other parties.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
Telephone Calls: Except as provided below, telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call Chambers at the number listed above.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
Faxes: Faxes to Chambers are not permitted unless prior authorization is obtained or as set forth below.
Source page 1Conferences and appearances
Appearance: All appearances shall be made by attorneys with knowledge of the facts and vested with authority to enter into stipulations and/or dispositions which bind their respective clients. (See 202.1(f) and (g) of the Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and County Court, eff. February 1, 2021). The failure to comply with this rule or the failure to appear in a timely fashion may subject counsel to one or more of the sanctions authorized by 22 NYCRR §202.27 or 22 NYCRR Part 130-2. Attorneys shall comport themselves in accordance with the rules established in 22 NYCRR §700.4, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and the NYS Standards of Civility. Attorneys of record must continue to appear for their clients until such time as the Court has relieved counsel
Source page 1Communications with chambers
Self-represented litigants shall be subject to the same rules of practice as attorneys appearing in the part. If an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of, counsel shall immediately inform the assigned judge or Court part by submission of a copy of the stipulation or a letter directed to the clerk of the part along with notice to the chambers of the assigned judge via telephone, or email. This notification shall be made in addition to the filing of a stipulation with the county clerk (Section 202.28(a) of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court and County Court, eff February 1, 2021).
Source page 2Motion practice
Counsel, including self-represented litigants, are under a continuing obligation to notify the court as promptly as possible in the event that an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of or if a case or motion has become wholly or partially moot, or if a party has died or filed a petition in bankruptcy. Such notification shall be made to the assigned judge in writing. (Section 202.28(b) of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court and County Court, eff February 1, 2021).
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Preliminary Conferences: Preliminary Conferences will be held according to the rules set forth in 22 NYCRR §202.19 and will be conducted in the Preliminary Conference Part of the Supreme Court Building. The conference will be scheduled by the clerk of that part. (telephone no. 516- 493-3120). If COVID-19 precautions are currently in place, then all preliminary conferences shall be held virtually. The Court expects parties to strictly adhere to the schedule contained within the preliminary conference order, unless directed by the Court, though a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation or otherwise. That schedule cannot be changed without prior permission of the Court. If there is a conflict between the schedule contained within the PC Order, "E Courts," or the Microsoft Teams invitation then the Microsoft Teams invitation or other communication from Chambers staff is controlling.
Source page 2Discovery
Counsel for all parties shall consult prior to a preliminary or compliance conference about (i) resolution of the case, in whole or in part; (ii) discovery, including discovery of electronically stored information, and any other issues to be discussed at the conference, (iii) the use of alternate dispute resolution to resolve all or some issues in the litigation; and (iv) any voluntary and informal exchange of information that the parties agree would help aid early settlement of the case. Counsel shall make a good faith effort to reach agreement on these matters in advance of the conference.
Source page 2Discovery
Compliance Conference. The compliance conference date will be set down in the preliminary conference order and must be held no later than 60 days before the date scheduled for the completion of discovery (22 NYCRR §202.19[b][3]). The conference shall be held in person and in the courtroom. However, if COVID-19 precautions or similar protocols are in place, or under exceptional circumstances, conferences may be held virtually through Microsoft Teams meeting or otherwise as directed by the Court. All parties will receive an email after the preliminary conference describing the Court’s procedure for virtual conferences. Attorneys must ensure that
Source page 2Adjournments
Attorneys appearing at the compliance conference must have telephone access to their respective clients, claims adjustors, or persons with authority to settle a matter and shall be prepared to enter into good faith settlement discussions. Adjournments will be granted only for compelling reasons.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
In no event shall the compliance conference be held later than the compliance requirement date as set forth in the DCM timetable accompanying the preliminary conference order.
Source page 3Adjournments
To adjourn a compliance conference on consent, send an email request copied to all sides to the e- email address not later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the conference to seek permission. A letter confirming the adjournment must be sent with notice to all other parties to the JudgerademakerRemote@nycourts.gov email address and must be filed electronically through NYSCEF, or may be sent as otherwise directed by the Court.
Source page 3Adjournments
No compliance conference may be adjourned by phone or stipulation more than once or more than four (4) weeks without permission from the court. Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, parties and counsels shall not use any other email address to contact the Justice or chambers.
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Certification Conference: Pursuant to the rules of the Administrative Judge, a certification conference will be held prior to the filing of a note of issue. The certification conference will be held no later than 90 days before the fixed date for the filing of the note of issue. The conference will be held in the courtroom, unless COVID-19 or similar protocols are applicable, then such conferences may be conducted virtually. Attorneys appearing at the certification conference must have telephone access to their respective clients or others with authority to bind their client and resolve claims and shall be prepared to enter into good faith settlement discussions. There shall be no adjournments of certification conferences without the permission of the court.
Source page 3Adjournments
Return date and adjournments. All motions are made returnable to the Hon. Thomas Rademaker, Part 11. Parties should contact the Court through the JudgeRademakerRemote email address with all questions regarding return dates and adjournments. If an adjournment of a motion is being requested, but the adversary does not consent, a conference with the law secretary, either by Microsoft Teams Meeting, telephone or in person, can be requested. The Court does not accept adjournments left by message on the chamber’s or courtroom clerk’s voice mail. There shall be no appearance required on motion return dates. If oral argument is requested, the Court will consider the request, after reviewing the papers, and will then inform the parties of the date of the oral argument if the request is granted. With the exception of Writs and Contempts, motions are taken on submission part only unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Source page 3Motion practice
On non-e-filed cases, or cases where there is only “partial participation” in e-filing, each set of moving papers, opposition papers and reply papers must contain an active email address for the author of the papers and the adversary/adversaries. The Court does not require working copies or hard copies of motion papers on e-filed cases.
Source page 3Adjournments
Writs and Contempts: All applications shall be calendared on the date returnable. Appearance by all parties is mandatory, unless otherwise directed by the Court, through the language in its orders or otherwise. No adjournments will be granted unless a stipulation consenting to the adjournment, signed by all parties and any alleged contemptor who is not a party, is received in Chambers no later than 1:00 p.m. of the day prior to the return date. If COVID-19 or similar precautions are in effect, all appearances will be virtual unless the parties are otherwise advised by chambers.
Source page 4Motion practice
Submission of papers: All motion papers are to be addressed to and submitted through the Hon. Thomas Rademaker, Part 11. The Court will not accept sur-reply papers unless prior authorization has been given by the Court. Sur-reply papers submitted in violation of this rule will be disregarded.
Source page 4Motion practice
Parties are directed to review Section 202.8-b of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court and County Court, eff February 1, 2021, regarding the length of motion papers. This rule must be adhered to strictly. Lawyers who ignore or disobey this rule may be subject to sanctions including, but not limited to, the striking of all their papers on the motion.
Source page 4Motion practice
Temporary restraining orders: No temporary restraining order contained in an order to show cause will be extended beyond the initial return date of the motion except upon written stipulation “so ordered” by the Court or as otherwise directed by the court. If the parties or counsel cannot agree to the continuation or termination of a temporary restraining order, all counsel and any pro se litigant must appear on the return date of the motion. The failure to appear will be deemed a waiver of the defaulting party’s position with respect to the continuation or termination of the TRO.
Source page 4Adjournments
Cross-Motions: Submission of a cross-motion with a stated return date that is beyond the return date of the original motion will not serve to adjourn the original motion.
Source page 4Motion practice
Summary Judgment: Motions for summary judgment shall be returnable no later than 60 days after the filing of a note of issue, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Source page 4Motion practice
Parties are directed to review Section 202.8-b of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court and County Court, eff February 1, 2021, regarding summary judgment motions. This rule must be adhered to strictly. Lawyers who ignore or disobey this rule may be subject to sanctions including, but not limited to, the striking of all their papers on the motion.
Source page 4Motion practice
Discovery Motions: All discovery motions must contain an affirmation of good faith that strictly complies with 22 NYCRR 202.7(c). Failure to comply will result in denial of the motion. Counsels must seek leave of the Court prior to filing a motion to compel discovery or strike a pleading.
Source page 4Motion practice
As is discussed, supra, and as is confirmed by rule 202.20-e, parties are expected to strictly adhere to discovery schedules. Regarding discovery disputes, parties are required to meet and confer before involving the court or making a motion (Rule 202.20-f). It is the policy of this Part to not accept letters as good faith efforts, unless a series of letters indicates an interaction among counsel, and not just a one-sided statement or threat.
Source page 5Motion practice
Paper Submissions to NYSCEF: Counsel must seek permission of the Court to with respect to the submission of “evidentiary” materials to NYSCEF, unless such materials are exhibits to a formally submitted motion or an approved filing. The abuse of the NYSCEF filing system may be sanctionable by the Court.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Jury Trials. A trial conference with the Court shall be held immediately prior to the commencement of all jury trials. At the trial conference, counsel shall supply the Court with marked pleadings, amendments thereto and all bills of particulars served. Counsel shall further provide the Court with a list of proposed jury charges and the contentions of each party and proposed jury verdict sheets.
Source page 5Motion practice
A list of all pre-marked exhibits shall also be provided to the Court and to the stenographer. Counsel shall notify the Court and opposing counsel in the conference of any motions in limine and any supporting statutory or case law. Counsel shall notify the Court of their inability to stipulate to the admission of any exhibits to be offered at trial. Counsel shall further advise the Court of the witnesses to be called, and if any be experts, shall further provide the information required by CPLR 3101 (d)(1)(I). The filing of a note of issue is a condition precedent to the commencement of any trial.
Source page 5Trial exhibits and witnesses
Malpractice “Departures”. In cases involving claims of professional negligence, on the next trial session after a party rests, or such other time as the Court may direct, each party [plaintiff] shall furnish the Court and counsel for all parties with a list of the departures from the standards of good and accepted practice which that party asserts were testified to by its expert witness or witnesses.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Non-Jury Trials. Non-jury trials are subject to scheduling upon forty-eight hours’ notice. A conference with the Court shall proceed the commencement of all non-jury trials at which counsel shall provide the following: 1) A copy of marked pleadings, amendment thereto, bills of particulars; 2) A list of pre-marked exhibits; and identification of those on which counsel could not agree as to their introduction at trial; 3) A list of witnesses and if any be experts, the information required by CPLR 3101(d)(1)(I); and 4) pre-trial memoranda of law. The parties shall be required to provide a transcript of the trial. The filing of a note of issue is a condition precedent to the commencement of any trial. It is the obligation of counsel or an unrepresented party or parties to contact the court 48 hours prior to the start of the trial to confirm all parties will appear. Failure to contact the court can result in the trial date being changed or vacated.
Source page 6Adjournments
Miscellaneous Rules. Ex parte and miscellaneous communications: The Court will not accept any ex parte communications by telephone or letter from counsel or a self-represented litigant. The court will not accept any correspondence between counsel except as may be necessary to confirm a consent adjournment. Individual parties may contact the Court to request a conference or to inquire about Part procedures that are not otherwise contained in these rules.
Source page 6Conferences and appearances
Compromise Applications: All applications for court approval of a proposed compromise of an infant or other disabled party’s claim must be submitted through the Special Term, with proof of service on all remaining parties. Compliance with the provisions of CPLR 1207, 1208 and 22 NYCRR 202.67 and a proposed distribution of net amounts to be recovered by the disabled plaintiff that is consistent with the provisions of CPLR 1206 is required. The Court will not accept medical reports/affidavits executed more than six months prior to the submission date. The report must indicate whether the injured plaintiff has fully recovered, and if not, the nature and extent of the injuries and the costs of future treatment. Since the Court may direct that notice of the application be given to all persons who possess claims against the proceeds recoverable under the compromise, including those with statutory liens, the names and addresses of all such persons and the amount of their prospective claims must be set forth in the petition. If no person has asserted such a claim, the petition must so state. Once the submissions are complete, an appearance date shall be scheduled by the Court.
Source page 6Filing and working copies
Hearings/Inquests: All hearings and/or inquests emanating from cases in the inventory of IAS Part 11 shall be scheduled by the Court. The filing of a note of issue is a condition precedent to the commencement of any hearing or inquest.
Source page 6Adjournments
Sanctions: The Court will not consider a sanctions application unless the moving party first seeks withdrawal or discontinuance of the offending act or action or demands required or necessary action which is refused. Proof of such request must be made a part of the sanctions application.
Source page 6Conferences and appearances
Note of Issue: If the deadline for filing a note of issue (NOI) has passed and the note of issue has not been filed, the complaint will be subject to dismissal. ALL parties will be required to appear on the last Monday of the month following the due date of the NOI, at 9:30 a.m., or at any date and time to be selected by the Court, for the “Late NOI Calendar”. Failure to appear by any party will result in the court issuing an order pursuant 22 NYCRR 202.27. If COVID-19 or similar precautions are in effect, this rule will be relaxed.
Source page 7Conferences and appearances
Mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): In light of the Mandatory ADR program, all cases before the court will be scheduled on two separate tracks. One track will be the settlement/ADR track, and appearances on the settlement track can be scheduled before the IAS Part, a JHO or volunteer mediators. The parties are also free, as always, to take part in private mediation. The second track will be the compliance/certification track and that shall remain with the IAS Part. However, parties should expect that EVERY conference before the IAS Part will also be a settlement conference, and parties should appear with the authority to settle the matter. The Court has the discretion to modify its rules in accordance with the interests of equity, justice, fairness and judicial economy.
Source page 7Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Nassau 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
Nassau 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
Nassau 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
Nassau 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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Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster ↗CourtListener judicial biographical directory
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View CourtListener judicial biographical directory ↗Nassau County Supreme Court current roster, IAS Part 11
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View Nassau County Supreme Court current roster, IAS Part 11 ↗Justice Thomas A. Rademaker IAS Part 11 Rules
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View Justice Thomas A. Rademaker IAS Part 11 Rules ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
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View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role
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View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court
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View Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits
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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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View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗