Hon. Alan Schiff — Part 21 Rules

PART 21 & CSCP2 RULES

Justice Alan J. Schiff

Supreme Court, Queens County, Civil Term

88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435

Courtroom 313

Principal Law Clerk: Jillian Tivin, Esq.

Assistant Law Clerk: Jessica Oshanani, Esq.

Part Clerk: Ramon Vega

Chambers: (718) 298-1876

Part 21 Courtroom: (718) 298-1954

Part 21 Email: QSCPart21@nycourts.gov

CSCP2 Email: CSCP2@nycourts.gov

Virtual Links: Scroll to the end of Part Rules for virtual links.

*Please note CSCP2 and Part 21 are separate and distinct parts and should be treated accordingly.

**These rules are effective August 1, 2026, and subject to periodic updating. Please check them

regularly.

GENERAL

1. Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Schiff, his

Law Clerks, and Part Clerk may NOT engage in ex parte or one-sided communications.

Any and all communications with chambers shall include all parties.

2. The court is available to entertain conferences to resolve any on-going non-dispositive or

ancillary disputes, including discovery disputes, provided the parties have already

communicated about the pending issues.

3. Please notify the court, especially when a motion is pending, if the action has been settled,

discontinued, stayed due to bankruptcy, death of a party or military service, and/or the

motion has been resolved via email at QSCPart21@nycourts.gov. Please cc ALL parties

to the action on the email.

4. Please advise the court in advance of the necessity for interpreters on trials or other types

of appearances.

CSCP2 RULES

1. There are four distinct Compliance Parts and parties should refer to the assigned Justice’s

Part Rules for further guidance. The following email addresses may be used to contact the

CC Parts:

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i. Hon. Joseph Esposito – CSCP1@nycourts.gov

ii. Hon. Alan J. Schiff – CSCP2@nycourts.gov

iii. Hon. Claudia Lanzetta – CSCP3@nycourts.gov

iv. Hon. Delsia G. Marshall – CSCP4@nycourts.gov

2. The initial Compliance Conference Order is automatically issued after the Preliminary

Conference Order. The automatic Compliance Conference Order contains a date for the

submission of a Certification Order which states that all discovery is complete.

3. Parties are advised to consult the original Compliance Conference Order to ascertain the

correct part for a compliance conference. Please do not email all of the compliance

conference parts at the same time for a response.

4. A Compliance Conference may be requested by any party, on notice to all parties in the

action(s), if: (1) discovery is not completed as set forth in the Compliance Conference Order

and will prevent the timely submission of a Certification Order; or, (2) the parties have been

unable to resolve outstanding discovery issues, after good faith attempts have been made,

and a judicial ruling on the discovery issue(s) is needed. An attorney with knowledge of

the status of the discovery in the action is expected to appear.

5. A request for a Compliance Conference must be made via email to CSCP2@nycourts.gov.

The request must include the name of the case, Index Number, and the body of the request

must outline the discovery issues for which the Court’s assistance is required. Only

compliance conference or discovery inquiries should be forwarded to this Part. Please do

not include the Court on e-mail communications between the parties during the

exchange of discovery materials.

6. Compliance conferences scheduled on or after July 22, 2026, will be held virtually on

Wednesday’s and Thursday’s at 10:00 am and 11:30 am via the CSCP2 link on the last

page.

7. All parties are expected to comply with the Compliance Conference Orders or So-Ordered

Stipulations issued by the Court. Any documents submitted for So-Ordering must be clearly

signed by all parties and sent via email to CSCP2@nycourts.gov. All signed Orders and So-

Ordered Stipulations will be made available on the NYSCEF System.

8. Discovery must be complete prior to the Certification Order date set by the Court. The

Certification Order date may be extended at a compliance conference, at the discretion of

the Court.

9. If discovery is completed on or before the date set forth in the Compliance Conference Order

or So-Ordered Stipulation, and a compliance conference is not required, the parties may e-

mail a fully executed Certification Order to CSCP2@nycourts.gov for the issuance of a

Note of Issue date.

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10. Motions regarding discovery disputes should not be made unless the matter has been

released from the compliance part for such purposes.

11. If an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, while active in the Compliance

Conference Part, the plaintiff shall notify the Court through NYSCEF and e-mail a copy to

CSCP2@nycourts.gov.

MOTIONS

1. Effective April 13, 2026, all motions shall be returnable and heard in-person on

Mondays at 10:00 am at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, Courtroom 313. A

second call will begin promptly at 10:30 am.

The virtual Microsoft Teams link for Part 21 (on the last page) will be available for

emergencies only and only upon formal request and subject to prior judicial approval.

Prior to April 13, 2026, appearances are virtual via the Microsoft Teams link for Part 21

(below).

2. All questions regarding motions, adjournments, calendar calls, and scheduling should be

made via email at QSCPart21@nycourts.gov. The subject of any and all emails should be

a clear indication of the email’s purpose, to ensure proper recipient within chambers.

3. In-Person Appearances are mandatory for ALL motions and applications. Failure to

appear on the return date may result in the motion or application being marked off calendar.

If a motion or application is marked off for non-compliance with the Part Rules, a new

motion for the original relief may be filed in accordance with the Part Rules.

4. ALL fully submitted motions will be conferenced/orally argued following the call of the

calendar.

5. Stipulations regarding pending motions should be e-filed and sent via email to

QSCPart21@nycourts.gov no later than Thursday morning prior to the Monday call.

6. All motion papers submitted to the Court shall be incompliance with 22 NYCRR §§202.5

and 202.8, 8a-g. In addition to these requirements, all pages and paragraphs are to be

numbered. Failure to comply with these requirements MAY result in rejection of the non-

compliant submission.

7. The court will NOT consider Sur-Replies or additional papers filed after submission of the

motion UNLESS the parties were granted permission to so file.

8. The court shall entertain pre-motion conferences to resolve any on-going non-dispositive

or ancillary disputes, including discovery disputes, provided the parties have already had a

Preliminary Conference and a Compliance Conference. Counsel appearing for these

conferences (and any conference with the court) MUST be fully familiar with the matter

in dispute and must have authority to bind their clients at conference.

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9. ALL discovery motions are expected to settle/resolve via stipulation (see #8). If not done

on calendar, requests to So-Order a stipulation should be made via email to

QSCPart21@nycourts.gov.

10. Motions may be adjourned on consent provided a written and fully executed stipulation is

submitted to the Part Clerk no later than 2 business days prior to the calendar date and time

via email at QSCPart21@nycourts.gov. Non-compliant stipulations or late requests MAY

be denied, and counsel is responsible to confirm the status of their adjournment request.

Consent adjournments, absent extenuating circumstances and in compliance with the Rules

of Chief Administrative Judge 125.1 re: medical emergency, other exigent circumstance,

or unavailability of the court, shall be limited to 2. Any further request for an adjournment

MUST be made via email to QSCPart21@nycourts.gov, and are subject to approval by the

Judge.

TRIALS

1. Upon assignment, all parties appearing for trial must be familiar with the case, ready, and

authorized to participate in settlement discussions and/or to proceed to trial in accordance

with the following scheduling directive. This includes consideration of the availability of

ALL intended witnesses.

2. The trial will be conducted on a continuous daily basis until conclusion during regular

operational hours. Tort actions are generally bifurcated, and the expectation is that a trial

on damages will immediately follow a verdict in favor of liability. No adjournments or

delays during trial will be accepted absent exigent circumstances.

3. All counsel must submit to the court, prior to the commencement of trial: (a) marked

pleadings and copies of the bill of particulars; (b) a witness list; (c) exhibit list; (d) proposed

jury instructions, in compliance with the most up-to-date version of the PJIs; and (e) a

proposed verdict sheet via email at QSCPart21@nycourts.gov. Courtesy copies are

appreciated of these documents.

4. On the first appearance in the Part 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 affirmation and motion should be submitted via email

at QSCPart21@nycourts.gov and courtesy copies are appreciated.

UNCONTESTED MATRIMONIAL APPLICATIONS

The court will review and determine all uncontested matrimonial applications it receives.

Any questions about applications should be submitted via email to QSCPart21@nycourts.gov.

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If the application is incomplete or needs corrections, the court will notify the parties as

appropriate. The parties will be given 45 days to make and submit revisions. Failure to timely

correct, without good cause, may result in dismissal of the action.

ORDERS TO SHOW CAUSE AND EMERGENCY APPLICATIONS

All emergencies and Order to Show Cause applications assigned to Part 21 shall be made

returnable on the Part’s return date. In-person appearances are mandatory for all Order to Show

Cause return dates. Failure to appear on the return date may result in the Order to Show Cause

being marked off the calendar.

Filing parties are advised to check the court’s website for the most recent information

regarding Orders to Show Cause and Ex Parte Orders.

INFANT COMPROMISE ORDERS

Applications for Infant Compromise Orders shall be made pursuant to CPLR §1207 and

shall be supported by the documents required under CPLR 1208 and 22 NYCRR §202.67.

Hearings will be scheduled by the Court and the parties will be notified via NYSCEF or

email. Generally, infant compromise hearings will be conducted virtually. Hearings will be held

in-person at the discretion of the Court.

SUMMARY JURY TRIALS AND SUMMARY BENCH TRIALS

For more information on Summary Jury Trials and Summary Bench Trials visit Queens

Supreme Summary Trial | New York Courts.

Please note, the court will comply with all rules and procedures for SJTs, including by not

limited to, the requirement of a written and fully executed stipulation and the imposition of time

limits.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The court encourages all parties to consider Alternative Dispute Resolution, including

court-sponsored or private mediation, arbitration, conceding liability, and/or establishing high/low

parameters, in resolving their matters.

If, at any point, the parties decide that they would benefit from the Alternative Dispute

Resolution, they should write a joint letter to the Court asking to be referred to ADR. The court

may also order parties to the ADR without the parties’ request or consent. For more information

regarding the ADR program, please visit Queens Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) | New

York Courts.

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VIRTUAL LINKS

• Microsoft Teams Link for Part 21

1. Video/Audio – Join the meeting now

2. Telephonically by calling:

▪ (347) 378-4143 (US, NYC)

▪ (833) 262-7886 (US Toll Free)

▪ Phone Conference ID: 896 844 573#

• Microsoft Teams Link for Compliance Part 2

1. Video/Audio - Join the meeting now

2. Telephonically by calling:

▪ (347) 378-4143 (US, NYC)

▪ (833) 262-7886 (US Toll Free)

▪ Phone Conference ID: 430 153 54#

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