Honorable Daniel J. Doyle

Hall of Justice

99 Exchange Boulevard

Rochester, New York 14614

Principal Law Clerk: Hilary Merkel McMillan, Esq.

585-428-5132 hmcmilla@courts.state.ny.us

Secretary: Connie Giliberti

585-428-4372 cgiliber@courts.state.ny.us

          All of the following Rules are applicable when appearing before the Honorable Daniel J. Doyle, Justice of the Supreme Court, Hall of Justice, Rochester, New York.

1). Applications. The Court does not accept letter applications. All applications for an order must be made by formal motion properly filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. Motions are generally heard by the Court every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Such motions may, at the discretion of the Court, be heard at a conference.

Discovery motions are governed by 22 NYCRR §202.7. In addition, prior to making motions for other types of relief, counsel should consult with one another in a good faith effort to resolve such issues prior to making a motion, particularly those matters related to visitation.

All motions shall be orally argued at the place and time assigned by the Court and the parties must be present, unless otherwise directed by the Court. The Motion Calendars of the Court are published on the day of the return date in The Daily Record and available at http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/7jd/monroe/.

2.) Motion Papers. There shall be compliance with the procedures prescribed in the court rules, DRL and the CPLR. Counsel are reminded that the CPLR does not provide for sur-reply papers, however denominated.

The Court does not accept motion papers by facsimile or electronic means unless approved, in advance, by the Court.

Counsel must use tabs when submitting papers containing exhibits and exhibits must be legible.

3.) Adjournments. All adjournments are made at the discretion of the Court and may be permitted for good cause shown.

Counsel requesting an adjournment of a Preliminary Conference must contact the Matrimonial Screening Part.

Counsel requesting an adjournment of a subsequent Conference should contact Chambers via fax or e-mail no later that 48 hours before the scheduled conference, except in the case of emergency. Counsel shall indicate the position of all other counsel regarding the requested adjournment , including future dates that would be available to all counsel for rescheduling.

Adjournment of a motion is allowed on consent of all the parties and with the permission of the Court. The Court has the discretion to grant an adjournment for just cause.

The Court encourages counsel to communicate with the Court and each other by e-mail as this will effectuate timely rescheduling. Please contact Connie Giliberti cgiliber@courts.state.ny.us

4.) Correspondence by facsimile or other electronic means. Under circumstances necessitating, in the Court’s discretion, expedited proceedings, the Court may correspond with counsel by facsimile or other electronic means. Counsel are required to provide the court with facsimile numbers and/or e-mail addresses to be used for service under such circumstances.

5.) Compliance Rules for Matrimonial actions. Counsel must comply with the provisions of 22 NYCRR 202.16 . Note well: No motion for spousal maintenance, child support or counsel fees will be heard unless the moving papers include a statement of net worth.

6.) Should counsel be unable to comply with any of these court rules, counsel must seek leave of the Court in writing, explaining the reason(s) for their inability to comply, along with a specific request of alternative relief.

                                                          Justice Daniel J. Doyle

                                                          New York State Supreme Court Justice