Judge Philippe Solages Jr.
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- Email • No Later Than Two Business Days Before Return Date
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- Email • Upon Filing
Adjournments
- When an adjournment request is opposed, counsel must contact chambers for a ruling at least two business days before the motion's return date.
- A consented motion adjournment requires electronic filing of a signed stipulation and an emailed courtesy copy no later than two business days before the motion's return date.
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Every discovery motion must include a good-faith affirmation complying with 22 NYCRR § 202.7.
All discovery motions shall contain an affirmation of good faith in accordance with 22 NYCRR § 202.7.
Document Type
Discovery Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The signed stipulation for a consented motion adjournment must be filed electronically through NYSCEF.
For adjournments on consent, the parties are directed to file a signed stipulation through NYSCEF and email a courtesy copy to JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov no later than two business days before the return date of the motion.
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A motion may be withdrawn by electronically filing a signed stipulation on NYSCEF and emailing chambers a courtesy copy.
Motions may be withdrawn by the filing of a signed stipulation on NYSCEF, along with an e-mail to chambers at JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A motion for summary judgment must be made no later than 90 days after the note of issue is filed.
Motions for summary judgment shall be made no later than 90 days after the filing of the note of issue.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A signed stipulation for a consented motion adjournment must be accompanied by one emailed courtesy copy to chambers no later than two business days before the return date.
For adjournments on consent, the parties are directed to file a signed stipulation through NYSCEF and email a courtesy copy to JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov no later than two business days before the return date of the motion.
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Motions may be withdrawn by filing a signed stipulation on NYSCEF and emailing chambers at JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov.
Motions may be withdrawn by the filing of a signed stipulation on NYSCEF, along with an e-mail to chambers at JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a discovery motion, the movant must make a good-faith disclosure conference with opposing counsel, and the court must hold a conference and grant permission before the motion may be submitted.
Prior to filing a discovery motion or requesting a conference with the Court, the movant shall confer with counsel for the opposing party “in a good faith effort to resolve all disputes about disclosure” (22 NYCRR § 202.20-f[b]). If, after such effort, the parties are unable to resolve their dispute, they shall e-mail the Court to schedule a conference. There shall be no submitted discovery motions in the absence of a conference and permission from this court.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Discovery deadlines in a Preliminary Conference order may be extended only with the court's prior approval.
Discovery deadlines set forth in the Preliminary Conference order shall not be extended without prior court approval.
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When an adjournment request is opposed, counsel must contact chambers for a ruling at least two business days before the motion's return date.
If an adjournment request is opposed, counsel shall contact chambers at least two business days prior to the return date of the motion for a ruling.
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A consented motion adjournment requires electronic filing of a signed stipulation and an emailed courtesy copy no later than two business days before the motion's return date.
For adjournments on consent, the parties are directed to file a signed stipulation through NYSCEF and email a courtesy copy to JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov no later than two business days before the return date of the motion.
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A conference adjournment requires consent from all parties and prior court approval, with the request emailed to chambers no later than 3:00 p.m. on the preceding business day.
Conferences may be adjourned upon consent of all parties and prior court approval. Requests for adjournments shall be made by e-mail to JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. of the business day preceding the conference.
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A motion may be adjourned up to twice, either by party consent or by application to the court.
Motions may be adjourned twice on consent of the parties or upon application to the Court.
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Any motion adjournment beyond the first two must be requested by application to the court with a showing of good cause.
Any further adjournments must be made by application to the Court upon a showing of good cause.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for urgent matters requiring immediate attention.
Telephone calls to chambers shall be limited to urgent matters requiring immediate attention.
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Case and calendar status inquiries must initially be directed to the Part Clerk at the stated telephone number.
All inquiries regarding a case or calendar status should, in the first instance, be made to the Part Clerk at (516) 493-3274.
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The court will not respond to an email unless it is copied to all parties.
The court will not respond to emails not copied to all parties.
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All inquiries not addressed by another stated procedure must be submitted by email to JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov.
All remaining inquiries shall be made by email to the JudgeSolagesRemote@nycourts.gov.
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