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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 Dana M. Catanzaro

- **Appointed:** Appointed an Acting Justice of the Supreme Court, New York County by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas, effective January 2026 - **Elected:** Elected to the New York City Civil Court in November of 2023 - **Prior position:** Served as a Judge of the Civil Court in New York County in 2024 and 2025 - **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Fairfield University - **Education:** J.D., New York Law School - **Prior position:** Partner at a national law firm, where she litigated high exposure personal injury lawsuits arising out of construction accidents from inception through trial

- **Address:** 111 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 - **Part:** Part 37 General IAS Part - **Chambers:** Room 541 - **Chambers Phone:** (646) 386-3181 - **Courtroom:** Room 684 - **Courtroom Phone:** (646) 386-3222 - **Law Clerk:** Morgan E. Mueller, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Dana M. Catanzaro's rules

Does Judge Dana M. Catanzaro require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Details: 2 pages. Before filing a discovery motion other than a motion to vacate the Note of Issue, a party must first request a conference by submitting an email letter copied to all parties, explaining the anticipated motion in no more than two pages and detailing prior good-faith efforts to resolve the dispute.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. MOTION PRACTICE

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Dana M. Catanzaro?

The rule requires proposed order. A proposed conference order must be signed by every party and emailed as an attachment to the Part Clerk with all parties copied; ex parte emails are prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. CONFERENCES

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Dana M. Catanzaro?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A discovery motion must include a copy of the parties' conference letter, email, or other correspondence with the Court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. MOTION PRACTICE

How may parties contact Judge Dana M. Catanzaro's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Dana M. Catanzaro's duty judge. A party seeking a good-cause discovery stay during summary judgment practice must request a conference by emailed letter stating the filing date and sequence number of the summary judgment motion and briefly explaining why discovery should be stayed.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. MOTION PRACTICE

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Dana M. Catanzaro?

Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Dana M. Catanzaro. The request must include reason for request. An adjournment request must be emailed to the Part 37 Clerk with all parties copied at least two business days before the scheduled appearance, and an unconsented request must state good cause.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. ADJOURNMENT REQUESTS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Dana M. Catanzaro?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Parties must not e-file proposed conference orders; the Part Clerk will upload the signed orders to NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. CONFERENCES

What filing deadlines apply to proposed order filings before Judge Dana M. Catanzaro?

Parties may avoid a conference appearance by submitting a proposed conference order at least one day before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. CONFERENCES

What rule applies to service for judicial subpoena before Judge Dana M. Catanzaro?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the clerk. Parties seeking a judicial subpoena must email the documents for review and an attorney affirmation explaining why the subpoena is necessary to sfc-part37-clerk@nycourts.gov, copying only the parties to the action.

View ruleSource: page 4, section VI. JUDICIAL SUBPOENAS
Complete rules summary for Judge Dana M. Catanzaro

Do not contact chambers about adjournment requests or appearance questions.

Telephone the Part Clerk only during the stated business hours and only for matters not addressed elsewhere in the standing order.

Chambers may be telephoned only for an emergency and only after the Part Clerk cannot be reached.

Unless instructed otherwise, emails to the Court or Part Clerk must copy every party, include the purpose, index number, and case name in the subject line, and identify the sender and represented party.

A Note of Issue extension may be requested by letter emailed to the Part 37 address, explaining the need for additional time, identifying prior extensions, and stating whether all parties consent.

Noncompliant and ex parte emails to the Court are prohibited and will receive no response.

Correspondence must not be uploaded to NYSCEF.

Parties may avoid a conference appearance by submitting a proposed conference order at least one day before the conference.

A proposed conference order must be signed by every party and emailed as an attachment to the Part Clerk with all parties copied; ex parte emails are prohibited.

Parties must not e-file proposed conference orders; the Part Clerk will upload the signed orders to NYSCEF.

The parties may email the Part Clerk at any time to schedule a settlement conference appearance.

Part 37 generally requires mandatory electronic motion filing, except for a pro se litigant or a showing of undue hardship.

A summary judgment motion must be filed no later than 120 days after filing the Note of Issue.

A party seeking a good-cause discovery stay during summary judgment practice must request a conference by emailed letter stating the filing date and sequence number of the summary judgment motion and briefly explaining why discovery should be stayed.

The Court encourages parties to resolve discovery disputes without filing motions.

Before filing a discovery motion other than a motion to vacate the Note of Issue, a party must first request a conference by submitting an email letter copied to all parties, explaining the anticipated motion in no more than two pages and detailing prior good-faith efforts to resolve the dispute.

After the required conference, a party may file a discovery motion concerning the issues identified in its conference letter.

A discovery motion must include a copy of the parties' conference letter, email, or other correspondence with the Court.

Every discovery motion must be accompanied by a separate good-faith affirmation under 22 NYCRR § 202.7.

Discovery motions must include a good-faith showing of efforts made or attempted to resolve the dispute through in-person, virtual, or telephone conferences; email exchanges alone are insufficient.

Oral argument is ordinarily held in person on Tuesdays; a party must submit a letter to the Part 37 Clerk copying all parties to request oral argument when the Court has not scheduled it.

An attorney or party using a generative AI tool must review the resulting paper and certify by signing that it contains no fabricated or fictitious material.

An adjournment request must be emailed to the Part 37 Clerk with all parties copied at least two business days before the scheduled appearance, and an unconsented request must state good cause.

Failure to timely file the Note of Issue or request additional time may result in disposition of the action.

Parties seeking a judicial subpoena must email the documents for review and an attorney affirmation explaining why the subpoena is necessary to sfc-part37-clerk@nycourts.gov, copying only the parties to the action.

An Order to Show Cause is required for specified statutory, stay, or emergency-interim-relief proceedings; the proposed order must provide for service of responsive papers, and reply papers are prohibited without express court permission.

A request for temporary restraint in an Order to Show Cause must provide proof of advance notice to all parties or a reasonable explanation for why advance notice could not be provided.

Every Order to Show Cause must first be processed by the Ex Parte Motion Office, and the movant should confirm processing and submission to Chambers before asking the Part Clerk about its status.

After trial assignment, the Court will schedule a pretrial conference, and parties must be prepared to discuss liability, damages, dispositive decisions, settlement efforts, anticipated rulings, witnesses, interpreters, and accommodations.

At the pretrial conference, parties must serve and submit a witness list, proposed jury instructions and verdict sheets in Word format, prior dispositive decisions, and all marked pleadings and bills of particulars to the Part 37 email.

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