Judge Lynn M. Keane
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
Notice Of Motion, Affidavit, Brief
Document Format Requirements1 rule
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Requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, witness lists, pre-marked exhibits and pleadings are to be submitted two weeks prior to jury selection (in Word format).
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Summary: Requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, witness lists, pre-marked exhibits, and pleadings must be submitted in Word format.
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Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Before submission for signature, orders and other papers must be circulated to opposing counsel or the pro se party for comment and approval, except Orders to Show Cause.
All orders and other papers for signature (except Orders To Show Cause) must first be circulated to opposing counsel or pro se party for comment and approval.
Document Type
Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A motion to resolve a discovery dispute must include an affidavit describing a good-faith attempt to resolve the dispute; counsel letters alone are insufficient.
Motions to resolve discovery disputes shall be accompanied by an affidavit of good faith attempt at resolution. Letters between counsel are insufficient.
Document Type
Discovery Motion
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The party who brought the motion must submit the order within 30 days.
Orders are to be submitted within 30 days by the party who brought the motion.
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Expert disclosure must occur at least 30 days before trial begins unless the Court orders otherwise.
Expert disclosure is to be made at least 30 days prior to the commencement of trial, unless ordered otherwise by the court.
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All motion submissions, including replies, must be received by the Friday before the return date, and late papers may result in a court-imposed adjournment.
All submissions, including replies, must be received by the Court no later than the Friday prior to the return date. Motions may be adjourned by the Court if any papers are filed after the Friday prior to the return date.
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The listed trial submissions must be submitted two weeks before jury selection in Word format.
Requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, witness lists, pre-marked exhibits and pleadings are to be submitted two weeks prior to jury selection (in Word format).
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
When practical, counsel should provide opposing counsel and the court with a courtesy copy of each trial exhibit.
Counsel shall, if practical, supply a courtesy copy of each exhibit to opposing counsel and the court.
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Counsel must provide chambers with hard copies of notices of motion, affidavits, and memoranda of law.
Counsel shall provide chambers with hard copies of notices of motion, affidavits, and memoranda of law.
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For lengthy trial exhibits, only the relevant pages need to be copied for the courtesy copies.
For lengthy exhibits, only the relevant pages need be copied.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
An in-person preliminary conference must be scheduled within 45 days of receipt of the RJI, with pleadings and an emailed case summary submitted before the conference.
Preliminary conferences will be scheduled in person within 45 days of the Court’s receipt of a filed RJI, as required by 22 NYCRR §202.12(b). The first preliminary conference will be scheduled with Judge Keane or Law Clerk. Pleadings and a brief summary of the case in letter form are required in advance of the initial conference. The brief summary must be emailed to hpark@nycourts.gov one week prior to the conference.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An adjournment requires consent from all parties and approval from the Court obtained through the Court’s Secretary.
Adjournments may be granted with the consent of all parties, subject to the Court’s approval by contacting the Court’s Secretary.
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After a status-conference adjournment is granted, the parties must provide the Court with three mutually convenient alternative dates.
If the court grants the adjournment of a scheduled status conference, it is incumbent upon the parties to offer the Court three mutually convenient dates.
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Chambers Communication Rules
When an order is uploaded to NYSCEF for review, email the Court Clerk and copy the Secretary.
Please email the Court Clerk with a cc to the Secretary when an Order is uploaded to NYSCEF for review.
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