Court Rules

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These 25 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Nassau County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Summons

    A summons must be filed electronically.

  • Applies to
    Complaint

    A complaint must be filed electronically.

  • Applies to
    Rji and addendum

    The RJI for an uncontested matrimonial action and its addendum must be filed electronically.

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About Judge Leonard D. Steinman

- **Part:** Part 6 - **Phone:** 516-493-3252 - **Fax:** 516-493-3285 - **Law Clerk:** Danielle Medeiros - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Suzanne Hom - **Part Clerk:** JAMES A. HOCTOR

Common questions about Judge Leonard D. Steinman's rules

Does Judge Leonard D. Steinman require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Leonard D. Steinman's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery and motion to vacate note of issue. Absent an emergency, counsel must email Chambers a completed conference request form before making or filing a discovery-related motion, and the request tolls related filing deadlines pending the court's conference determination.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. DISCOVERY ADJOURNMENTS, DISPUTES AND PRE-MOTION PROCEDURES

What must be included with adjournment letter filings before Judge Leonard D. Steinman?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. An approved adjournment must be documented by a letter filed immediately through NYSECF.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. REQUESTS FOR ADJOURNMENTS

What must be included with letter filings before Judge Leonard D. Steinman?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The discovery notice must identify the requested relief and its basis and include the parties’ exchanged correspondence.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. DISCOVERY ADJOURNMENTS, DISPUTES AND PRE-MOTION PROCEDURES

How may parties contact Judge Leonard D. Steinman's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Leonard D. Steinman's chambers. The rule lists email JudgeSteinmanRemote@nycourts.gov. All communications with chambers must be sent by email to JudgeSteinmanRemote@nycourts.gov.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Leonard D. Steinman?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A non-consensual adjournment application must be made by conference call with all counsel by 3:00 p.m. on the preceding day.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. REQUESTS FOR ADJOURNMENTS

Does Judge Leonard D. Steinman require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Exhibits must be filed separately rather than bundled with other filings.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. ALL MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Leonard D. Steinman?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. The court does not accept working or hard copies of motion or opposition papers.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. ALL MOTIONS

What filing deadlines does Judge Leonard D. Steinman set?

Requesting a discovery-motion pre-motion conference tolls all related filing deadlines.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. DISCOVERY ADJOURNMENTS, DISPUTES AND PRE-MOTION PROCEDURES

What rule applies to service for letter before Judge Leonard D. Steinman?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Before alerting the court of a discovery dispute, the moving party must give written notice of its intent to seek leave to file, except in an emergency or when an affidavit establishes significant prejudice from giving notice.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. DISCOVERY ADJOURNMENTS, DISPUTES AND PRE-MOTION PROCEDURES
Complete rules summary for Judge Leonard D. Steinman

A non-consensual adjournment application must be made by conference call with all counsel by 3:00 p.m. on the preceding day.

All communications with chambers must be sent by email to JudgeSteinmanRemote@nycourts.gov.

Written communications to chambers must identify the county, index number, action title, parties, and next calendar date.

Every communication sent to the court must copy all parties.

The court will disregard ex parte written communications.

Telephone calls to the court generally should be used only for urgent matters.

Parties seeking resolution of disputes should email chambers a completed conference request form.

Fax communications to the court are prohibited and will not be read.

Communications between counsel should not be sent to the court.

The court will disregard communications between counsel and will not place received copies in the case file.

A party may request a conference at any time by completing the Conference Request Form and emailing it to chambers.

The Conference Request Form must include contact information for all parties.

The court must approve every requested adjournment of a court appearance, court-ordered deadline, or motion.

All parties must confer and consent before an adjournment request is submitted to the court.

Consent-based adjournment applications must use the Request for Adjournment Form.

The Request for Adjournment Form must be completed in full and emailed to JudgeSteinmanRemote@nycourts.gov.

Adjournment applications are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled conference or motion.

The court will disregard untimely adjournment applications.

Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, the court will disregard adjournment requests left on the chambers answering machine.

The court will not entertain a non-consensual adjournment request unless all counsel participate in the conference call.

An approved adjournment must be documented by a letter filed immediately through NYSECF.

If an adjournment dispute remains unresolved after a telephone conference, the request must be made personally before the court on the return date.

An adjournment request exceeding 30 days must include a detailed explanation for the extended period.

Dates in a Preliminary Conference Order, Discovery Order, or Stipulation So Ordered cannot be adjourned or extended without prior court approval.

Before alerting the court of a discovery dispute, the moving party must give written notice of its intent to seek leave to file, except in an emergency or when an affidavit establishes significant prejudice from giving notice.

The discovery notice must identify the requested relief and its basis and include the parties’ exchanged correspondence.

The non-moving party must respond in writing to the moving party within 48 business hours after receiving the written notice.

Absent an emergency, counsel must email Chambers a completed conference request form before making or filing a discovery-related motion, and the request tolls related filing deadlines pending the court's conference determination.

Requesting a discovery-motion pre-motion conference tolls all related filing deadlines.

Service of a notice of motion under CPLR Rules 3211, 3212, or 3213 does not stay discovery pending the motion's determination unless the court orders otherwise.

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