Hon. Ralph Porzio — Part 10 Rules

RICHMOND COUNTY SUPREME COURT

IAS PART 10 RULES (CIVIL)

Effective: June, 2026

Hon. Ralph J. Porzio

26 Central Avenue, Rm. 430

Staten Island, NY 10301

Chambers: 718-675-8640 Courtroom: 718-675-8646

Law Clerk: James Gandia, Esq. JGandia@nycourts.gov

Secretary to Judge: Debbie Ericksen DErickse@NYCourts.gov

Part Clerks: John Wihlborg JWihlbor@nycourts.gov & Reina Croce RCroce@nycourts.gov

GENERAL PART RULES

All attorneys appearing before the Court are to appear in business professional attire. This

means jacket with a tie and professional dress. This is regardless of whether the appearance

is in person or virtual. The Court will not hear a case if an attorney is not appropriately dressed.

If clients are required to appear for an appearance they are required to appear in court appropriate

attire.

Outlook invitations for all court appearances are sent to parties whose email addresses are listed in

NYSCEF. All invitations will state whether the appearance is virtual or in person.

If the E-Courts appearance indicates the appearance is Hybrid, the appearance is virtual. In person

appearances will be specifically designated as such. Pro Se litigants shall appear in person.

The following is the link for the Virtual Courtroom: Click here to join the meeting or paste the

meeting link into your browser: https://notify.nycourts.gov/meet/00ttsm If you experience

problems, please refresh your browser to be certain you are in the updated courtroom link. If that

fails please contact the courtroom 718-675-8646. During appearances, please keep cameras and

microphones off until your case is being conferenced.

All adjournments require prior court approval and a satisfactory explanation of good cause;

adjournments based on counsel’s engagement shall be granted only in accordance with Part 125

of the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts. Affirmations must be emailed to the Court

at least one (1) day prior to the court appearance. There will be no phone calls or emails to request

adjournments after 4:00P.M. the day prior to the appearance.

MOTIONS

Oral argument is required on all motions and orders to show cause. Motions should be noticed

for your next court appearance. However, if a party needs to file a motion, and noticing the

motion for the next court date is inapplicable pursuant to the CPLR, a date may be chosen

by emailing JGandia@nycourts.gov and DErickse@nycourts.gov to confirm court

availability.

Counsel are required to file all responsive papers and cross motions at least two (2) days before

the return date of the motion or on a motion schedule provided by the Court.

Summary judgment motions may be made at any time, however, they must be made no later than

60 days after the filing of the Note of Issue.

Any motions to seek or enforce discovery may not be made without prior court approval. After

argument of an application, sur-replies, letters or memorandums addressing the substance of the

pending application will not be considered without prior permission from the Court.

All motions and orders to show cause must comply with the Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court

& County Court. See 22 NYCRR 202.8 et al. Statements of Material Facts are required.

SUBPOENAS

Subpoenas submitted to chambers must be on notice unless otherwise instructed by chambers.

Subpoenas seeking documents from a state agency or municipality must be served in compliance

with CPLR §2307. Once signed, copies are available for pick up in the courtroom.

PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE

A Preliminary Conference appearance may be vacated with the submission of a proposed

Preliminary Conference Order. All proposed Preliminary Conference orders must be e-mailed to

chambers and e-filed. Failure to submit a proposed PC Order will result in a scheduled appearance.

The Court may modify the dates or terms of any Stipulated Order. If there is a disagreement

between counsel which requires this Court’s intervention, counsel are directed to notify the part.

A copy of the Bill of Particulars must be filed and served upon all parties prior to the Preliminary

Conference.

All depositions must be conducted within (120) days or (150) days for medical malpractice cases

of the Preliminary Conference date. Depositions may be adjourned only with the consent of the

Court and counsel.

STATUS CONFERENCE

A Status Conference will be held before the scheduled depositions.

COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE

Compliance Conferences will be held on a date after the selected deposition dates in the

Preliminary Conference.

PRE-TRIAL/SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE

Once discovery is complete, the case will be certified, and the Note of Issue must be filed within

thirty (30) days of the Certification Order. The matter will be scheduled for a Settlement

Conference.

After the Settlement Conference, if the case is not resolved, the matter will be scheduled for trial

and a Pre-Trial Conference. See 22 NYCRR 202.26.

Any evidentiary or procedural issues shall be brought to the Court’s attention by way of a written

motion in limine prior to trial commencing.

TRIAL

For all trials, the court is to be provided with the following no later than the first day after jury

selection if complete, or the first day of trial in the event of a bench trial:

1. Marked pleadings pursuant to CPLR §4012.

2. A list of all proposed exhibits. Plaintiffs will number their exhibits and Defendants will

letter their exhibits.

3. A list of documents which counsel may stipulate into evidence.

4. A witness list, expert reports not previously filed and any pre-trial memoranda of law.

5. A copy of depositions intended to be used shall be furnished to the Court.

6. A written list of any issues or facts to which the parties can stipulate in advance of trial.

Said stipulation shall be read into the record at the commencement of the trial.

7. Proposed jury charges and proposed verdict sheets.

Once a case has been assigned a trial date, it is presumed ready for trial. No consent

adjournments will be accepted. Failure to proceed may result in default relief being granted or

the action being dismissed.

In the event the action is resolved prior to the court date, counsel are expected to notify Chambers

immediately.

The Court may direct one or both parties to order the transcript and allocate the costs.

Failure to comply with any of these Court rules shall be addressed appropriately, including the

possibility of preclusion and/or sanctions.

FORMS

Preliminary Conference Order

Short Form Order

Compliance Conference Order

Stipulation