Practicing in New York State Supreme Court (Both Days)

Wednesdays, September 26 & October 3, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Program Co-Chairs:
John Lundin Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP	Isaac Zaur Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP

Description
Faculty
Agenda
CLE Credit
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In this two-part program seasoned attorneys, judges, and court staff will provide a how-to guide for practicing in New York Supreme Court.

In Part One, Basic Geography, Terminology and Practice, the panel will offer a nuts and bolts introduction to civil practice in the Supreme Court. They will identify and discuss key differences between litigation in New York state court and federal court, basic terms and key players in the state courts, the rules of practice governing Supreme Court practice, the locations of and functions of Supreme Court offices in New York City, the mechanics of how a litigation progresses in the Supreme Court, filing papers and courtroom custom and practice.

In Part Two, The Basics of Litigation in the NYS Supreme Court, the panel will provide an overview of how to litigate a civil action in the Supreme Court in New York City. They will discuss the lifecycle of common categories of Supreme Court actions, including how to initiate an action, seeking preliminary relief, discovery, motion practice, hearings and trials, judgment collection and alternative dispute resolution in the Supreme Court.

Live Program & Webcast
Both Days: $399 for Members | $499 for Nonmembers
Per Day: $229 for Members | $329 for Nonmembers

Small Law Firm
Both Days: $209 for Members
Per Day: $119 for Members

Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (2016-2018), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges (and their staff), or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

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Honorable Sylvia G. Ash Justice, NYS Supreme Court, Kings County	Jeffrey Carucci First Deputy Chief Clerk Statewide Coordinator for E-Filing NYS Unified Court System
Honorable Kelly O’Neill Levy Justice, NYS Supreme Court, NY County	Charles A. Small Clerk for Civil Matters Kings County Supreme Court

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Part One: Basic Geography, Terminology and Practice

6:00 p.m. – 6:05 p.m.	Welcome and Introduction of Speakers
6:05 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.	Overview of Practice in the Supreme Court for New Practitioners
6:10 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.	The Business of the Courts
6:15 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.	Key Differences Between Litigation in NYS State Court and Federal Court
6:20 p.m. – 6:35 p.m.	Basic Terms and Key Players in the State Courts Basic Terms The Supreme Court Judges Chambers Staff Courthouse Staff
6:35 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.	The Rules of Practice CPLR Uniform Trial Court Rules Commercial Division Rules Court Rules Individual Justice Rules
6:50 p.m. – 7:05 p.m.	Practical Geography of the Supreme Court in New York City Courthouses Clerk Functions
7:05 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	What Happens Once Action is Commenced? Getting a Judge Assigned Court Parts and What They Do Court Conferences Motions Trials Judgments Appeals
7:30 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.	Break
7:40 p.m. – 8:25 p.m.	Filing Papers and Courthouse Technology Paper Filing Electronic Filing Courthouse Technology eTrack Internet Resources
8:25 p.m. – 8:40 p.m.	Courtroom Custom and Practice Appearance Interactions with the Court Courtroom Practice
8:40 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.	Practical Tips All Speakers
8:50 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	Questions All Speakers

Part Two: The Basics of Litigation in the NYS Supreme Court

6:00 p.m. – 6:05 p.m.	Welcome and Introduction of Speakers
6:05 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.	The Lifestyle of Common Categories of Actions
6:10 p.m. – 6:25 p.m.	Initiating An Action Filing Summons and Complaint Summons With Notice Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint Petition Service Actions in Support of Other Litigation
6:25 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.	Preliminary Relief Preliminary Injunctions Temporary Restraining Orders Attachments
6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Discovery Methods of Taking Discovery Confidentiality Orders and Sealing Discovery Disputes
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Motions Filing and Courtesy Papers Selection of Return Date Argument Renewal and Reargument Interlocutory Appeals Stays
7:30 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.	Break
7:40 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	Hearings and Trials Evidentiary Hearings Referees Pre-Trial Procedure Jury Selection Trials Entry of Judgment Appeals
8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.	Satisfaction of the Judgment Appeal Boards Collection-Related Discovery Collection-Related Remedies
8:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Supreme Court Expedited Litigation Stays Pending Arbitration Commercial Division Mediation Matrimonial Mediation Settlement Conferences Commercial ADR
8:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.	Practical Tips All Speakers
8:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	Questions All Speakers

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CLE Credit:

Both Days
NY: 6.0 Skills
NJ: 6.0 General
CA: 6.0 General
PA: 5.0 General

Per Day
NY: 3.0 skills
NJ: 3.0 General
CA: 3.0 General
PA: 2.5 General

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Angie Avila, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships Manager | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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