Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Branch: The Practitioner's Guide to 360 Adams Street

360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. One of the highest-volume civil courthouses in New York State. Managing thousands of active civil files and conducting complex litigation across multiple specialized parts, this courthouse demands preparation, procedural precision, and intimate knowledge of each judge's calendar practices.

The Discovery Engine. Budget Your Time Accordingly.

How Matters Are Resolved: Most CCP appearances are resolved via consent. Stipulations and discovery schedules are negotiated in the hallways before court conferences. Judges in CCP focus on discovery completion and calendar management rather than judicial rulings.

Consent Orders: Must be submitted by 3:00 PM two days prior to the scheduled conference. Late submissions are rejected without exception. Electronic filing reduces processing delays.

Non-cooperative Adversaries: In-person advocacy is required when opposing counsel refuses to stipulate. Articulate discovery disputes clearly and request specific rulings on document production timelines, interrogatory responses, and deposition schedules.

Latest Booking for CCP: 9:30 AM morning of the appearance. Do not request later bookings. Room 282 calendar calls are rigid and do not accommodate attorney preferences or conflicts.

The Point of No Return for Discovery in Brooklyn.

The 6-Week Rule: Discovery completion deadlines are strictly enforced. Failure to complete all depositions, document production, and interrogatory responses by the NI-FCP date results in sanctions and preclusion motions.

No Automatic Extensions: "Good Cause" is required for any modification to discovery deadlines. Judicial discretion is narrow. Prepare all discovery before the NI-FCP conference, not after.

The NINA-C Trap: Notice of Intent Not to Arbitrate (NINA) with Certification of Compliance must be filed and submitted with the NI-FCP papers. Failure to comply results in administrative dismissal. Courts do not grant relief for technical violations at this stage.

The Final Gateway Before Trial.

Calendar Call: Failure to answer when your case is called results in immediate removal from the trial calendar. Judges in JCP do not tolerate late arrivals or excuses. Be present and alert at all times.

Settlement Authority Required: At least one attorney with full settlement authority must be present. Phone settlement authority is not acceptable. Decision-makers must be in the courtroom.

Marked Off Cases: Cases marked off for settlement may be restored to the trial calendar if settlement efforts fail. Understand the timing and procedural requirements for restoration requests before leaving the courtroom.

Medical Malpractice (MMESP and MMTRP)

MMESP (Medical Malpractice Experienced Special Part):

• Hon. Genine D. Edwards, Part 80
• Hon. Ellen M. Spodek, Part 63
• Hon. Consuelo Mallafre Melendez, Part 4/15

Labor Law and Construction (Part 91):

• Hon. Devin P. Cohen, LL1 and LLMSP

City Parts:

• Hon. Lisa Lewis
• Hon. Inga O'Neale

These justices manage large calendars and enforce strict procedural requirements. Familiarize yourself with each judge's practices before your appearance.

Motion Support (Room 227): File all motion papers through the Motion Support office. Deadlines are strictly enforced. Electronic filing is preferred and reduces processing delays.

Ex-Parte Clerk: 6-Hour Notice Rule: All Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) and Orders to Show Cause (OSC) require six hours' written notice to the ex-parte clerk. Failure to provide notice results in rejection of the application.

Proposed Discovery Rules (Effective January 28, 2019):

• Preliminary Conference (PC) scheduled 45 days after RJI filing
• Compliance Conference (CC) no later than 6 months after PC
• Discovery not completed before Notice of Issue (NOI) deadline is deemed waived

Flat-rate EBT coverage in Brooklyn for half-day and full-day depositions, with interpreter add-ons when required. Rates quoted on confirmation.

Reporting: Written transcript delivered within 24 hours of deposition conclusion. Rush transcripts available at standard rates. PDF delivery to all counsel of record within business day.

Flat-rate per diem coverage for CCP and Compliance Conferences, Preliminary Conferences, Status Conferences, motion argument, JCP and Trial calendar calls, EBTs, and interpreter add-ons. Rates quoted on confirmation.