Hon. Lisa Lewis: City Parts 20 & 25, IAS Part 21 Rules
Principal Law Clerk: Alice Liang, Esq.
Assistant Law Clerk: Liam Neil, Esq.
Part Clerk: Stanisha Williams
Supreme Court - Kings County
360 Adams Street, Courtroom 461
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Courtroom Phone: (347) 401-9265
Updated: January 9, 2026
Communication
All inquiries as to case or calendar status should, in the first instance, be made to the Motion Support Office at (347) 296-1694 and then to the Part Clerk. Chambers staff cannot provide guidance or advice to attorneys or litigants. Ex-Parte communication with Chambers by phone or otherwise is not permitted. All communication to the Court must be on notice to your adversary.
Discovery
All inquiries regarding discovery matters are handled in the City Discovery Part (CDP): (347) 401-9264.
Appearance
DO NOT CALL THE COURT TO INQUIRE WHETHER AN APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED.
An in-person appearance is required on ALL motions except where: Parties have resolved a motion on consent and uploaded a proposed order via NYSCEF at least Three (3) business days prior to the return date, and the movant received confirmation that they do not have to appear.
Motions
Part 20 and 25 Motions are heard on alternating Wednesdays.
Oral argument will be scheduled as follow:
10AM Calendar Call: Cases beginning with letters A-M.
11AM Calendar Call: Cases beginning with letters N-Z.
There will not be a second call.
In person oral arguments is required on all motions. Movant’s failure to file papers and appear, failure to submit a consent order, or failure to obtain an adjournment may result in a default against the non-appearing party, or the motion may be denied. All Counsel/Litigants must be prepared with knowledge of the motion(s)/case and be ready for oral argument.
Hard copies are not required at this time. Parties may choose to bring specific exhibits or affidavits in hard copy for the Court. Although this Court reads all motion papers in advance of the return date, it may become necessary to refer to a specific exhibit.
The Court will not consider papers e-filed or sent to chambers or to the Part after a motion has been marked “fully submitted.”
If an exhibit is a video footage, it must be provided to the Court in advance in a USB. CDs are not acceptable.
E-Filed Motions:
All motions must be filed electronically through the New York State Court Electronic Filling system (NYSCEF) and if not E-filed, must be converted to E-filing if possible. Additional information regarding E-filing, including NYSCEF registration and tutorials, can be found on the Unified Court System (UCS) website.
Non-E-filed Motions:
If the case does not participate in NYSCEF, motions must be mailed to Motion Support Office at 360 Adams Street, Room 227.
Unless otherwise stipulated or Ordered, motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries as per CPLR § 2214.
The time for filing summary judgment motions after the Note of Issue is pursuant to the Kings County Supreme Court Uniform Civil Term Rules.
Withdrawal/Resolution of Motions:
If a motion or an action is settled, the parties shall notify the Court immediately by filing via NYSCEF either a Stipulation of Settlement, a Stipulation of Discontinuance, or a letter by the movant indicating that the motion is withdrawn via NYSCEF at least three (3) business days before the motion calendar date or as soon as such resolution is reached, whichever is sooner. The parties must continue to electronically file discontinuances, with the appropriate fee.
The parties may also resolve motions by e-filing a consent proposed order on the appropriate court form at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled appearance.
If matter is not e-filed, said stipulation must be filed with the Kings County Clerk’s office within three (3) business days of its execution.
If the matter is not settled or resolved via fully executed stipulation with confirmation from the Court that it is being accepted, the parties are to appear in person.
Applications to be Relieved as Counsel:
All applications to be relieved as counsel are to be heard in-person on the return date. Counsel must notify their client(s) and opposing counsel of that appearance in writing at least seven (7) business days prior to said appearance and E-filed.
Adjournment
Do not call or email the court for an adjournment. Motions may be adjourned to a Wednesday, no more than six (6) weeks from the return date. Opposition papers are due two (2) weeks prior to the return date set by the Court and Reply papers (if any) are due at least one (1) week before the return date set by the Court. A Stipulation of Adjournment shall be signed by all parties, filed at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled first appearance and contain a briefing schedule. The Court may change the return date upon receipt of the stipulation.
After the first adjournment, any party requesting a subsequent adjournment (even on consent) must be made upon application to the Court for good cause. Attendance is required if no response is received.
Forms for Motions
Short Form Order
Order Form Page 2
Consolidation Order
Joint Trial Order
Order Changing Venue
Default Judgment Order
Subpoenas
All subpoenas shall be approved by the subpoenaed records room located on the 6th floor, after which the approved subpoena shall be dropped off in the basket outside courtroom 461 for signature. Subpoenas will not be accepted electronically.
Infant Compromise Orders
Petitions for infant compromise orders must be filed through NYSCEF, together with a Stipulation of Discontinuance. Hearings will be scheduled by chambers upon submission of all required documents. All parties must appear for a hearing unless their appearance was otherwise waived in writing.
Infant Compromise petitions must comply with CPLR § 1208 and 22 NYCRR § 202.67. The attorney affirmation must account for all defendants named in the caption and indicate dismissals, discontinuances or defaults in appearances. The affirmation must include a detailed description of the incident and all liability issues. Further, the submission shall include the infant’s medical reports, a physician affirmation, a settlement letter, an incident report (i.e., police report, school accident report, etc.) and an affirmation of no liens.
If any portion of the settlement is structured, the cost of the annuity must be stated in the papers. An Affidavit of Consent Form from an infant fourteen (14) years or older must be included in the Petition and filed with the Court.
If a compromise order was previously signed in the action, such order must be attached as an exhibit. Amendments to compromise orders must include a copy of the original compromise order and an attorney affirmation detailing the proposed amendment and the reason for it, in addition to any other necessary papers.
All submissions must be separated by exhibit tabs.
Forms For Infant Compromise Petitions
The Infant Compromise Order forms are provided for guidance purposes only.
Infant Compromise Order Sample Form
Structured Infant Compromise Order With Bank Deposit Sample Form
Structured Infant Compromise Order Without Bank Deposit Sample Form
Trials
Once a trial is assigned, counsel are required to serve and submit the following:
Marked Pleadings. Prior to trial, counsel shall furnish to the Court marked pleadings and a copy of the Bill of Particulars pursuant to CPLR § 4012 and the Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court § 202.35.
Exhibits. Counsel shall pre-mark all exhibits in the order which they intend to introduce them at trial before the jury is seated. A list of the exhibits shall also be provided to the Court prior to trial. Plaintiffs will number their exhibits and defendants will letter their exhibits. On the day of trial, the exhibits and the list will be given to the Part Clerk, who will officially mark them before trial. It is the responsibility of the attorneys to ensure that subpoenaed records have arrived in the Subpoenaed Record Room.
Witness List. Prior to trial, Counsel shall provide to the court a list of potential witnesses in the order in which they intend to call them at trial, including expert witnesses, their expertise, including a summary of expected trial testimony, and any interpreters needed.
Motions in Limine. Any potential evidentiary question, procedural or substantive law matter not previously adjudicated shall be brought to the Court's attention and addressed prior to trial by way of a written or oral motion in limine. A written memorandum of law (no more than two pages) with citations to the Official Reports is required. Citations and copies of relevant court decisions and statutes should be furnished to the Court prior to commencement of plaintiff's case and when otherwise requested by the Court.
Depositions. Copies of transcripts of depositions intended to be used at trial should be furnished to the Court at the commencement of the trial. If any part of a deposition is to be read into evidence (as distinguished from mere use on cross-examination), you must, prior to commencement of trial, provide the Court and your adversary with the page and line number of all such testimony so that all objections can be addressed prior to use before the jury.
Interpreters: If an interpreter is needed, counsel must notify the Court of the requested language at least seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled appearance.
Proposed Jury Charges and Verdict Sheets. All proposed jury charges and proposed verdict sheets shall be submitted to the Court in Microsoft Word document format no later than the close of plaintiff's case. If a Pattern Jury Instruction (PJI) is being modified, the exact language must be highlighted and submitted together with the appropriate authority for the modification.
Scheduling: Assigned trials will be scheduled directly through Chambers. Generally, trials will not be conducted on Wednesday mornings when the Court is scheduled for Motion Part 20 or 25 calendar. However, if necessary, the Court may be able to accommodate continuation of trial for the afternoon.
Summary Jury Trials
All proposed jury charges and proposed verdict sheets shall be submitted to the court in Microsoft Word document format by 9:30AM on the day of jury selection.
Non-Jury Trials
All proposed jury care required to submit findings of facts and conclusions of law within 10 days of the trial.