Judge Donna M. Siwek
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- As Soon As Practical After Nyscef Filing
Reply Affidavit
- No Later Than Noon Two Days Prior To Return Date
Adjournments
- Conference adjournment requests must be submitted by email at least 48 hours in advance, copied to all counsel, and state that counsel were consulted and whether they consent.
Communication
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
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Working copies must be securely bound with exhibit tabs. Double-sided copies are not permitted.
Machine summary and details
Summary: Working copies must be securely bound with exhibit tabs, and double-sided copies are prohibited.
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Disclosure or discovery motions must include an affirmation of good-faith efforts, and counsel must have actually discussed the dispute; letters or emails alone are insufficient.
Motions regarding disclosure/discovery must include an affirmation of the good faith efforts made to resolve the dispute. Letters or emails between counsel are insufficient, there must have been a conversation between counsel. (Uniform Rule §202.7).
Document Type
Discovery Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
The Court neither requires nor accepts a Statement of Material Facts for motions for summary judgment.
Motions for Summary Judgment: The Court does not require nor accept a “Statement of Material Facts”.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Orders to show cause requesting temporary restraining orders must comply with Uniform Rule §202.7(f).
Orders to Show Cause with requests for TROs must comply with Uniform Rule §202.7(f).
Document Type
Order To Show Cause
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A party seeking to limit disclosure must submit a CPLR §3122(b) privilege log within 14 days of receiving the records.
Within 14 days of receipt of the records, the party seeking to limit disclosure shall submit a CPLR §3122(b) privilege log and a copy of the Bill of Particulars on notice to opposing counsel.
Document Type
CPLR 3122 B Privilege Log
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
An uploaded order must indicate that the proposed order was sent to all opposing counsel or pro se litigants.
Orders must be uploaded within 14 days from the Court’s decision, with an indication that the proposed order has been sent to all opposing counsel/pro se litigants.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Correspondence to the Court must not be filed electronically through NYSCEF.
Correspondence to the Court should be sent to Ann Metz either by email or mail, NOT filed on NYSCEF.
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Reply affidavits must be filed through NYSCEF, with working copies delivered to Chambers no later than noon two days before the return date.
EXCEPT REPLY AFFIDAVITS must be filed via NYSCEF AND working copies delivered to Chambers no later than noon two days prior to the return date (generally noon Tuesday for Thursday Special Term).
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Motion papers may not be submitted by fax or email.
Fax and e-mail submissions of motion papers are not permitted.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Orders must be uploaded within 14 days of the Court's decision and must indicate that the proposed order was sent to all opposing counsel or pro se litigants.
Orders must be uploaded within 14 days from the Court’s decision, with an indication that the proposed order has been sent to all opposing counsel/pro se litigants.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Working copies of reply affidavits must be delivered to Chambers no later than noon two days before the return date.
EXCEPT REPLY AFFIDAVITS must be filed via NYSCEF AND working copies delivered to Chambers no later than noon two days prior to the return date (generally noon Tuesday for Thursday Special Term).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Working copies of motion papers must be delivered to the Court as soon as practical after NYSCEF filing.
Working copies are required and must be delivered to the Court as soon as is practical after NYSCEF filing.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Working copies must be securely bound and tabbed with exhibit tabs.
Working copies must be securely bound with exhibit tabs.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Litigants must generally comply with Uniform Rules for Trial Courts Part 202 except where the court order states otherwise.
Except as set forth herein, adherence to the Uniform Rules for Trial Courts Part 202 is expected.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
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Unless the Court orders otherwise, motions for summary judgment must be timely made under CPLR §3212(a).
Except as ordered by the Court, Motions for Summary Judgment must be timely made pursuant to CPLR §3212(a).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
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Requests for oral argument are discretionary with the Court.
Requests for oral argument are granted in the discretion of the Court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial adjournments are granted only in exceptional circumstances upon written request to the Court and not merely on counsel's consent.
Adjournments are granted only in the most exceptional circumstances, upon written request to the Court, not upon consent of counsel.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
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Conference adjournment requests must be submitted by email at least 48 hours in advance, copied to all counsel, and state that counsel were consulted and whether they consent.
Requests for Adjournments must be made at least 48 hours prior, by email, copied to all counsel, to ametz@nycourts.gov and should indicate that all counsel have been consulted and whether they consent.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Conferences
Motion-related adjournment requests should be emailed to the court clerk, copied to chambers and the law clerk, and state that all counsel were consulted and whether they consent.
Requests for Adjournments should be made by email to mwroblew@nycourts.gov with a copy to ametz@nycourts.gov and kroach@nycourts.gov and should indicate that all counsel have been consulted and whether they consent.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Correspondence to the Court must be sent to Ann Metz by email or mail and must not be filed on NYSCEF.
Correspondence to the Court should be sent to Ann Metz either by email or mail, NOT filed on NYSCEF.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Correspondence