Judge Adam Silvera
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Letter
Proposed Order
Court-wideAdjournments
- An adjournment request must be made at least 48 hours before the conference unless exigent circumstances exist and must state whether all parties consent.
- A nonconsensual adjournment request made less than 48 hours before the scheduled date may be rejected, in which event counsel must appear to request the adjournment orally.
Communication
Other Contacts3 contacts
- newyorkef@nycourts.gov
- (646) 386-3610
- (646) 386-3030
Clerk3 contacts
- sfc-part1@nycourts.gov
- 646-386-3687
- 646-386-3737
Intake Unit1 contacts
- 646-386-3033
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A request for temporary restraint in an order to show cause must include proof of adversary notice and the time, date, and manner of presentation for signature.
If a party seeks a temporary restraint in an Order to Show Cause, they MUST provide proof that their adversary was notified about the application and the time, date and manner that the application will be presented for signature.
Document Type
Tro Application
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
The notice of motion or early portion of the supporting affirmation must state the Note of Issue filing date and that the motion is timely.
In the notice of motion or early in the affirmation in support, please state the date the Note of Issue was filed and that the motion is timely.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Notice Or Supporting Affirmation
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A party with a previously scheduled inquest, hearing, or trial in another Part must advise chambers of the transfer by letter filed through NYSCEF and e-mail a courtesy copy to the Part.
Parties with a previously scheduled inquest, hearing, or trial appearance in another Part shall advise chambers of the transfer by letter to Judge, filed to NYSCEF with a courtesy copy e-mailed to the Part.
Document Type
Transfer Notice Letter
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
When a good-faith discovery dispute remains unresolved and no other conference has been set, the parties may request a conference by filing a NYSCEF letter outlining the issues and each party's position.
If the parties have a dispute that they are unable to resolve despite good faith efforts to do so – if another conference is not set forth in a prior conference or discovery order or decision on a motion – they may request a conference with the Court via written letter filed on NYSCEF outlining the issue(s) and the parties’ positions.
Document Type
Letter
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
All movants must make certain that an affidavit of service is filed via NYSCEF.
Summary: Every movant must file an affidavit of service through NYSCEF.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Part 01 requires filings to be made electronically.
Part 01 is an e-filing part.
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Proposed orders and stipulations must be electronically filed using the proper category or designation, and improperly categorized documents may not receive the court's attention.
Proposed orders and stipulations must be e-filed to the case using the proper category and/or designation. If not properly categorized, the document may not be directed to the court’s attention.
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In that case, the parties must appropriately file the stipulation on NYSCEF and e-mail it to SFC-Part1@nycourts.gov; it must be so ordered.
In that case, the stipulation will need to be so ordered, and the parties must appropriately file the stipulation on NYSCEF. The stipulation must be e-mailed to SFC- Part1@nycourts.gov
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The required transfer-notice letter must be filed through NYSCEF.
Parties with a previously scheduled inquest, hearing, or trial appearance in another Part shall advise chambers of the transfer by letter to Judge, filed to NYSCEF with a courtesy copy e-mailed to the Part.
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An affidavit of service must be submitted to the court through NYSCEF.
All movants must make certain that an affidavit of service is filed via NYSCEF.
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A stipulation of settlement or discontinuance should be filed through NYSCEF.
A stipulation of settlement or discontinuance should be filed on NYSCEF.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Counsel or a self-represented litigant must promptly notify the court of a death or bankruptcy petition by filing a letter on NYSCEF and emailing the Part.
If any party has died or filed a petition in bankruptcy, counsel or any self-represented litigant shall promptly notify the court by letter filed to NYSCEF and by e-mail to Part.
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Counsel must notify the court as soon as possible when an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed.
Counsel are under a continuing obligation to notify the Court as soon as possible in the event an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed.
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Counsel must notify the court as soon as practicable by filing a letter on NYSCEF when a motion is withdrawn, moot, or otherwise resolved.
Counsel must notify the Court, as soon as practicable, in the event a motion has been withdrawn, rendered moot, or otherwise resolved, by letter filed on NYSCEF.
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The proposed discovery stipulation must be emailed to the Part by 4 p.m. on the day before the conference, with all sides copied.
The discovery stipulation must be e-mailed to SFC-Part1@nycourts.gov by 4 p.m. on the day before the scheduled conference, with all sides copied.
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A summary judgment motion must be filed no later than 60 days after the Note of Issue unless the court grants leave.
All summary judgment motions must be made no later than 60 days after filing the Note of Issue -- there are no exceptions without leave of Court.
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All future appearance dates are vacated when a matter is transferred to the Part administratively or by court order.
Where a matter has been transferred to the Part, administratively or by order, any future appearance date is vacated.
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A late summary judgment motion may be denied absent good cause even without an objection from the adversary.
Absent good cause for late filing, a late motion may be denied, even if your adversary does not object.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Proof of service, in the form of a filed affidavit of service, is mandatory for every movant.
All movants must make certain that an affidavit of service is filed via NYSCEF.
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Relief will be denied if a proper affidavit of service is not filed.
Without a proper affidavit of service, relief will be denied.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy paper copies of motion papers, affirmations, and related documents must not be sent to the Part or chambers unless the court requests them.
No courtesy copies: Please do not send courtesy (paper) copies of any motion papers, affirmations, or related documents directly to the Part or chambers, unless requested by the Court.
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A courtesy copy of the transfer-notice letter must be e-mailed to the Part.
Parties with a previously scheduled inquest, hearing, or trial appearance in another Part shall advise chambers of the transfer by letter to Judge, filed to NYSCEF with a courtesy copy e-mailed to the Part.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Every order to show cause must first be processed by the Ex Parte Motion Office.
All Orders to Show Cause must first be processed by the Ex Parte Motion Office.
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An order to show cause may be used only for genuine urgency, when a stay is required, or when a statute mandates that procedure.
Pursuant to Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court § 202.8-d: “[m]otions shall be brought on by order to show cause only when there is genuine urgency, a stay is required, or a statute mandates so proceeding.”
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Reply papers may not be filed on an order to show cause without the court's advance permission.
Absent advance permission of the court, reply papers shall not be submitted on orders to show cause.
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Discovery ordinarily must continue while a summary judgment motion is pending unless good cause supports a stay.
Discovery must continue during the pendency of a summary judgment motion, unless good cause is shown for a stay.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An adjournment request must be made at least 48 hours before the conference unless exigent circumstances exist and must state whether all parties consent.
Any requests for an adjournment must be made at least 48 hours in advance of conference, absent exigent circumstances, and must indicate whether all parties consent to the adjournment.
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A nonconsensual adjournment request made less than 48 hours before the scheduled date may be rejected, in which event counsel must appear to request the adjournment orally.
Requests for adjournments not on consent made less than 48 hours before the scheduled date may not be considered, and counsel must appear on the scheduled date to make an oral application for the adjournment.
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An extension of a discovery deadline must be requested as soon as practicable and before the deadline expires.
Applications for extensions of discovery deadlines must be made as soon as practicable and before expiration of such deadline.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Ex parte communications with Justice Silvera or his staff are strictly prohibited unless all parties participate, and the court will not respond to such communications.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Do not call or e-mail Justice Silvera or his staff unless all parties participate in the communication. The Court will not respond to ex parte communications.
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The proposed discovery stipulation must be emailed to SFC-Part1@nycourts.gov with all sides copied.
The discovery stipulation must be e-mailed to SFC-Part1@nycourts.gov by 4 p.m. on the day before the scheduled conference, with all sides copied.
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Correspondence should not be uploaded to NYSCEF for judicial review; documents requiring the court's or Part Clerk's attention should instead be communicated to the Part by email.
No correspondence via NYSCEF: No correspondence should be uploaded to NYSCEF in expectation of being received or reviewed by the Court. If a document requires the attention of the court or the Part Clerk, notify the Part by e-mail.
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Parties should not call chambers about scheduling matters.
Please do not call chambers regarding scheduling matters.
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Motion adjournment requests are generally directed to the Motion Support Office rather than the Part, subject to the stated 60-day caveat.
Adjournments of those motions are to be addressed to the Motion Support Office, not the Part, unless the parties are seeking to adjourn a motion submission date more than 60 days
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Scheduling inquiries should be directed to the Part Clerk unless the court provides other instructions.
All scheduling inquiries should be directed to the Part Clerk, unless otherwise instructed.
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Questions about the e-filing system should be directed to the E-Filing Office by phone at (646) 386-3610 or email at newyorkef@nycourts.gov.
Any questions about the e-filing system should be addressed to the E-Filing Office at (646) 386-3610 or at newyorkef@nycourts.gov.
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Parties should check NYSCEF or SCROLL for decisions and should not call the court to ask whether a decision has issued.
To determine whether a decision has been rendered, please check NYSCEF or the Supreme Court Records On-Line Library (SCROLL). All decisions and orders are scanned and available online. Please do not call the Court to ask whether a decision has been issued.
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Questions about motions returnable in Room 130 must be directed to the Motion Support Office at (646) 386-3030.
Inquiries regarding motions returnable in Room 130 must be directed to the Motion Support Office at (646) 386-3030.
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A copy of the discovery-conference request letter must also be emailed to the Part.
A copy of the letter must also be e-mailed to the Part at SFC-Part1@nycourts.gov.
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A movant should contact the Ex Parte Motion Office to confirm processing before asking the Part about the order's status.
A movant should first contact that office to ensure that the Order to Show Cause has been processed and submitted to chambers before inquiring with the Part about the status of the Order to Show Cause.
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After an RJI is filed and Justice Silvera is assigned, a party may request a preliminary conference by emailing the Part Clerk.
After an RJI has been filed and Justice Silvera has been assigned to the case, a preliminary conference may be requested by contacting the Part Clerk by e-mail at SFC-Part1@nycourts.gov.
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