Court Rules
Judge

Judge Alexander M. Tisch

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

New York Supreme Court, New York County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Memorandum Of LawCourt-wide
30 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

Court-wide

Proposed Order

Court-wide

Adjournments

1Business Daysnotice
  • Part 18 appearance adjournment requests must be emailed to the Part 18 Clerk at least one business day before the scheduled appearance.
Reason For Request

Communication

Phone

Clerk

646-386-3030 or 646-386-3230
Scheduling
Phone

Chambers

No status inquiries
Phone
Court-wide

Intake Unit

646-386-3033
SchedulingTechnical Issues
Filters:AllImportantExhibitsTRO/Injunction

Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Failure to comply with this provision may result in rejection of the filing.

Summary: Failure to separately file and describe electronic documents or exhibits may result in rejection of the filing.

Document Type

Document Or Exhibit

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part18-rules · p. 5|SecV. PAPERS

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

This is an electronic-filing part, and working copies are not required.

This is an e-file Part. Working copies are not required.

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Page 4 | V. PAPERS

Letters must be e-filed and separately sent by mail or e-mail to Judge Tisch’s law clerks or the Part 18 Clerk.

Letters must be e-filed AND must also be sent by mail or e-mail to Judge Tisch’s law clerks or Part 18 Clerk at SFC-Part18-Clerk@nycourts.gov.

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Page 1 | I. CORRESPONDENCE TO CHAMBERS

Correspondence sent initially by mail or e-mail must also be e-filed on NYSCEF.

If sent by mail or e-mail in the first instance, please also e-file onto NYSCEF for the record.

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Page 1 | I. CORRESPONDENCE TO CHAMBERS

Notice of settlement or a requested motion withdrawal must immediately be e-filed as correspondence in NYSCEF.

If a case has settled while a motion is pending (or at anytime), or if you wish to withdraw the motion (after submission in room 130 and before oral argument), please advise the Part 18 Clerk in writing immediately by e-filing correspondence to NYSCEF and e-mailing the same correspondence to the Part Clerk.

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Page 5 | VI. SETTLEMENT

A motion pending in the Submissions Part may be withdrawn by e-filing the movant's stipulation or letter under the appropriate motion sequence number.

If you wish to withdraw a motion pending in the Submissions Part, e-file the stipulation or letter from the movant to withdraw the motion under the appropriate motion sequence number.

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Page 6 | VIII. WITHDRAWING MOTIONS

A motion pending in Part 18 may be withdrawn by e-filing the movant's stipulation or letter and immediately advising the Part 18 Clerk in writing.

If you wish to withdraw a motion that is pending in Part 18 (after submission in room 130, whether or not oral argument has been scheduled), please e-file the stipulation or letter from the movant withdrawing the motion and advise the Part 18 Clerk in writing immediately.

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Page 6 | VIII. WITHDRAWING MOTIONS

Correspondence in a paper case must be sent directly to Part 18 for filing with the County Clerk after court review.

If it is correspondence in a paper case, please send directly to the Part; it will be filed with the County Clerk after the Court’s review.

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Page 1 | I. CORRESPONDENCE TO CHAMBERS

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Parties should email their stipulated proposed order within one business day after the conference.

Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.20 parties should e-mail their stipulated proposed order within one business day after the conference.

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Page 4 | III. CONFERENCES

A stipulation or proposed status conference order submitted instead of appearing virtually must be received the day before the scheduled conference appearance.

Such submissions shall be received the day before the scheduled appearance.

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Page 3 | III. CONFERENCES

Filing Bundling Requirements

Each electronically submitted document or exhibit must be filed separately and identified in NYSCEF's Additional Document Information section.

Each document or exhibit submitted electronically shall be separately filed and described in the “Additional Document Information” section when uploaded to NYSCEF so that it is known what document is without the need to open it.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before filing a discovery motion, a party must comply with the cited regulations and request a conference, unless it requests leave to proceed without a conference because the conference would be futile; any granted leave must be identified precisely in the good-faith affirmation.

The parties may not file a motion relating to discovery without compliance with 22 NYCRR §§ 202.7 (c) and 202.20-f. Additionally, parties must request a conference with the Court prior to filing a motion or request leave to file the motion without a conference if the party believes such conference would be futile. It is within the Court’s discretion to hold a conference or grant leave to move without conducting a conference first. If leave to make a discovery-related motion was granted by the Court, the affirmation of good faith shall state precisely when and by whom it was granted leave to file the motion.

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Page 6 | IX. DISCOVERY MOTIONS

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

An adjournment request for a motion returnable in the Motions Submissions Part must be made by e-filing a stipulation to adjourn.

Requests to adjourn motions returnable in the Motions Submissions Part must be made by e-filing a stipulation to adjourn.

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Page 1 | II. ADJOURNMENTS

When no timely adjournment request was submitted, the parties should appear and request the adjournment in person to the extent possible.

In such situations where the parties have not provided a timely request, the parties should appear and make an in-person application for the adjournment to the extent possible.

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Page 2 | II. ADJOURNMENTS

The parties may instead appear at the scheduled appearance and request the adjournment before the Court.

Alternatively, the parties may appear at the scheduled appearance and make an application for the adjournment before the Court.

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Page 2 | II. ADJOURNMENTS

Consent-based adjournment requests received less than one business day before the appearance may be denied or not entertained, except in emergencies.

Any stipulation or e-mail request on consent received less than 1 business day before the scheduled appearance may not be entertained by the Court, except in emergency situations.

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Page 2 | II. ADJOURNMENTS

Part 18 appearance adjournment requests must be emailed to the Part 18 Clerk at least one business day before the scheduled appearance.

E-mail Part 18 Clerk requesting an adjournment at least 1 business day before the scheduled appearance.

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Page 2 | II. ADJOURNMENTS

Chambers Communication Rules

Immediate notice of settlement or a requested motion withdrawal must be e-filed through NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk.

If a case has settled while a motion is pending (or at anytime), or if you wish to withdraw the motion (after submission in room 130 and before oral argument), please advise the Part 18 Clerk in writing immediately by e-filing correspondence to NYSCEF and e-mailing the same correspondence to the Part Clerk.

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Page 5 | VI. SETTLEMENT

The court prohibits calls to Chambers or the Part 18 Clerk asking whether a decision has issued or when it is expected.

Please do not call Chambers or the Part 18 Clerk to ask whether a decision has been issued or when a decision is expected to be issued.

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Page 1 | I. CORRESPONDENCE TO CHAMBERS

If the parties cannot agree to an adjournment, they should contact the Part Clerk to request a conference call with the Court.

If the parties are unable to consent to an adjournment, the parties should contact the Part Clerk to request a conference call with the Court.

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Page 2 | II. ADJOURNMENTS

Ex parte communications with Justice Tisch or his staff are prohibited.

No ex parte communications.

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Page 1 | I. CORRESPONDENCE TO CHAMBERS

Requests to appear in person for oral argument must be directed to the Part Clerk.

Requests to appear in-person for a argument shall be directed to the Part Clerk.

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Page 4 | IV. ORAL ARGUMENT - PART 18 MOTION APPEARANCES

A Monday Part 18 motion appearance does not require appearance unless advance argument is requested by email to the Part Clerk and confirmed.

unless you have requested argument in advance of the return date by e-mail to the Part Clerk and the same has been confirmed

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Page 4 | IV. ORAL ARGUMENT - PART 18 MOTION APPEARANCES

Parties must promptly notify the Part Clerk and request a so-order when stipulations, subpoenas, transcripts, or proposed orders and judgments are e-filed.

If these documents are e-filed, the parties must promptly notify the Part Clerk of such filing and request for so-order.

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Page 5 | VII. ITEMS TO BE “SO-ORDERED” OR REQUIRES JUSTICE’S SIGNATURE

Parties are permitted to request a pre-note settlement conference by telephone or email to the Part Clerk.

Parties may request a pre-note settlement conference by calling or e-mailing the Part Clerk.

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Page 5 | VI. SETTLEMENT

Further inquiries about withdrawing a motion pending in the Submissions Part may be directed to the listed telephone numbers or email address.

For further inquiries, notify the Submissions Part (60 Centre Street, Room 130 by telephone at 646-386-3030 or 646-386-3230 or e-mail to nymotcal@nycourts.gov).

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Page 6 | VIII. WITHDRAWING MOTIONS

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 265 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, New York County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Filing agent authorization

    A filing agent must submit an authorization form before or with the attorney’s first NYSCEF filing in the action.

  • Applies to
    Hard copy documents
    Must include
    notice of electronic filing

    Nonparticipating counsel must submit the original hard-copy documents, an additional unbound copy, and a Notice of Hard-Copy Submission simultaneously.

  • Applies to
    Attorney filing account
    Must include
    notice of electronic filing

    An attorney using a filing agent must have a User ID and password so the agent’s filings are associated with the attorney of record.

E-Filing

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  • For cases commenced on or after February 19, 2013, e-filing through NYSCEF is mandatory except for the listed case types, and all subsequent documents must be e-filed.

  • An attorney lacking the equipment or knowledge to e-file, and lacking qualifying staff support, may opt out of mandatory e-filing by filing Form EFM 2 with the Clerk.

  • Unrepresented litigants are automatically exempt from mandatory e-filing but may voluntarily participate.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    3 business days

    Failure to electronically refile hard-copy documents within three business days will cause the originals to be discarded and may result in an incomplete court record.

  • A motion on notice or notice of petition must be e-filed no later than eight days before the return date.

  • Deadline
    24 hours

    The Clerk normally takes 24 hours to review and process a proposed order to show cause.

Sealing

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  • To correct an electronically filed document containing confidential data or filed in error, notify the parties and non-party filers, request restricted status through NYSCEF, and file an order to show cause within five business days seeking temporary relief and correction; restricted status expires after five days unless extended by the required notification and order.

  • An order granting relief to correct a filing must be submitted to the County Clerk using the applicable notice form, with the sealing-order procedure using the NYSCEF sealing notification and a copy of the order.

  • An infant's compromise application must be filed through NYSCEF in redacted form, with an unredacted copy submitted for the Justice's action.

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About Judge Alexander M. Tisch

- **Address:** 71 Thomas Street, New York, NY 10013 - **Part:** Part 18 General IAS Part - **Chambers:** Room 104 - **Chambers Phone:** (646) 386-3968 - **Courtroom:** Room 104 - **Courtroom Phone:** (646) 386-3472 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Elizabeth Mittan, Esq. - **Law Clerk:** Sara Crasson, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Alexander M. Tisch's rules

Does Judge Alexander M. Tisch require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Alexander M. Tisch's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Before filing a discovery motion, a party must comply with the cited regulations and request a conference, unless it requests leave to proceed without a conference because the conference would be futile; any granted leave must be identified precisely in the good-faith affirmation.

View ruleSource: page 6, section IX. DISCOVERY MOTIONS

What must be included with document or exhibit filings before Judge Alexander M. Tisch?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Failure to separately file and describe electronic documents or exhibits may result in rejection of the filing.

View ruleSource: page 5, section V. PAPERS

How may parties contact Judge Alexander M. Tisch's chambers?

Ex parte communications with Justice Tisch or his staff are prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. CORRESPONDENCE TO CHAMBERS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Alexander M. Tisch?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. An adjournment request for a motion returnable in the Motions Submissions Part must be made by e-filing a stipulation to adjourn.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. ADJOURNMENTS

Does Judge Alexander M. Tisch require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Each electronically submitted document or exhibit must be filed separately and identified in NYSCEF's Additional Document Information section.

View ruleSource: page 5, section V. PAPERS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Alexander M. Tisch?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Letters must be e-filed and separately sent by mail or e-mail to Judge Tisch’s law clerks or the Part 18 Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. CORRESPONDENCE TO CHAMBERS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Alexander M. Tisch?

A stipulation or proposed status conference order submitted instead of appearing virtually must be received the day before the scheduled conference appearance.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. CONFERENCES
Complete rules summary for Judge Alexander M. Tisch

Ex parte communications with Justice Tisch or his staff are prohibited.

Consent-based adjournment requests received less than one business day before the appearance may be denied or not entertained, except in emergencies.

The court prohibits calls to Chambers or the Part 18 Clerk asking whether a decision has issued or when it is expected.

Letters must be e-filed and separately sent by mail or e-mail to Judge Tisch’s law clerks or the Part 18 Clerk.

Correspondence sent initially by mail or e-mail must also be e-filed on NYSCEF.

Correspondence in a paper case must be sent directly to Part 18 for filing with the County Clerk after court review.

An adjournment request for a motion returnable in the Motions Submissions Part must be made by e-filing a stipulation to adjourn.

Part 18 appearance adjournment requests must be emailed to the Part 18 Clerk at least one business day before the scheduled appearance.

When no timely adjournment request was submitted, the parties should appear and request the adjournment in person to the extent possible.

If the parties cannot agree to an adjournment, they should contact the Part Clerk to request a conference call with the Court.

The parties may instead appear at the scheduled appearance and request the adjournment before the Court.

This is an electronic-filing part, and working copies are not required.

Requests to appear in person for oral argument must be directed to the Part Clerk.

A Monday Part 18 motion appearance does not require appearance unless advance argument is requested by email to the Part Clerk and confirmed.

A stipulation or proposed status conference order submitted instead of appearing virtually must be received the day before the scheduled conference appearance.

Parties should email their stipulated proposed order within one business day after the conference.

Each electronically submitted document or exhibit must be filed separately and identified in NYSCEF's Additional Document Information section.

Failure to separately file and describe electronic documents or exhibits may result in rejection of the filing.

Parties are permitted to request a pre-note settlement conference by telephone or email to the Part Clerk.

Immediate notice of settlement or a requested motion withdrawal must be e-filed through NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk.

Notice of settlement or a requested motion withdrawal must immediately be e-filed as correspondence in NYSCEF.

Parties must promptly notify the Part Clerk and request a so-order when stipulations, subpoenas, transcripts, or proposed orders and judgments are e-filed.

A motion pending in the Submissions Part may be withdrawn by e-filing the movant's stipulation or letter under the appropriate motion sequence number.

Further inquiries about withdrawing a motion pending in the Submissions Part may be directed to the listed telephone numbers or email address.

A motion pending in Part 18 may be withdrawn by e-filing the movant's stipulation or letter and immediately advising the Part 18 Clerk in writing.

Before filing a discovery motion, a party must comply with the cited regulations and request a conference, unless it requests leave to proceed without a conference because the conference would be futile; any granted leave must be identified precisely in the good-faith affirmation.

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