Bronx IA Parts and the TAP.
How the Motion Calendars Actually Run.

The IA motion parts at 851 Grand Concourse run on their own rhythm: calendar calls that split into argued and administrative matters, afternoon argument sessions, and a Trial Assignment Part that will call your case four or more times before a trial slip is filed. This guide covers how the IA parts and the TAP work, what to bring, and how to handle coverage when conflicts arise.

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Last verified: July 23, 2026

Verified against the part rules posted on nycourts.gov for the Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term, the eCourts WebCivil calendar listings, and covered appearances in the IA parts and TAP. Part and judge assignments rotate; always confirm the current assignment on nycourts.gov before appearing. See revision notes at the bottom of this page.

Your motion is on the IA calendar in the Bronx. Your associate drove up the Grand Concourse, cleared security, found the courtroom, and then learned that the entire day's calendar was marked administrative. No argument, no appearance needed, papers already submitted. Half a billable day gone. The reverse version is worse: the calendar entry looked routine, the court actually wanted argument, and nobody was there to give it.

Both mistakes come from the same gap: not knowing how the Bronx IA parts run their calendars. This guide closes that gap.

What Are the Bronx IA Parts?

IA stands for Individual Assignment. Each IA part in Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term, is a single justice's calendar for the cases assigned to that part: motions, conferences, and status appearances. The Civil Term sits at 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451.

Two IA parts matter most to high-volume civil practitioners because they carry heavy calendars of cases against the City of New York:

IA-3, presided over by Hon. Mitchell J. Danziger as of 2026, sitting in Room 707. IA-3 is one of the municipal (City) parts, and its motion calendar is a steady source of appearances for plaintiff firms suing the City.
IA-33, presided over by Hon. Myrna Socorro as of 2026, sitting in Room 708. IA-33 is also a municipal part. In our experience covering this calendar, motions are heard on Thursdays, and calendar entries on other days are frequently administrative.

Part assignments rotate. Before any appearance, pull the current part rules from the Bronx Civil Term pages on nycourts.gov and confirm the assignment on eCourts. A procedure that was true last year, or even last quarter, may not be true today.

For the full courthouse picture, including the other IA parts, the specialty parts, and the judges, see our Bronx County Supreme Court guide and the Bronx judge directory.

What Happens at an IA Motion Calendar Call

The mechanics vary by part, but the general shape is consistent:

Check in with the part clerk

Counsel answer the calendar when the case is called. Arrive before the call begins; the part rules state the calendar time.

The calendar splits

Some motions are marked for oral argument. Others are marked administrative or on submission and will be decided on the papers without argument.

Argument when the case is reached

In some Bronx parts, argument runs in the afternoon session, sometimes on the record. Expect to wait; bring the file, not just the motion.

Disposition or adjournment

The court rules from the bench, reserves decision, or adjourns. Adjournment requests generally must go through the part in advance under the part rules, not on the day of the call.

The Administrative-Day Trap

Whole IA calendar days can be administrative. In our appearances on the IA-33 calendar in April 2026, the Wednesday calendar was entirely administrative and only the Thursday calendar carried argued motions. Before you travel, read the eCourts entry for your case: if it is marked administrative or on submission, confirm with the part before sending anyone to the courthouse.

Motion papers and adjournment mechanics run through the part rules and, for some filings, the Motion Support Office in Room 217. Each part's rules specify how adjournments and stipulations must be submitted, and several parts require email requests to chambers staff rather than day-of applications. The current IA-3 part rules, for example, direct adjournment requests and stipulations to the part's administrative assistant by email with the part clerk copied, prohibit calls to chambers on scheduling, and hold compliance conferences in person on Tuesdays with all parties required to appear.

The Trial Assignment Part (TAP)

The TAP is the gateway between the trial-ready calendar and an actual Bronx trial part. As of 2026 the TAP sits in Courtroom 711 at 851 Grand Concourse. When a case is ready, the TAP controls when and where it goes out to trial.

From more than 20 years of appearing in the Bronx, here is what the TAP actually looks like in practice:

Multiple calls before assignment. Cases routinely appear in TAP four or more times before a trial slip is filed. Do not assume the first TAP date is the trial date.
Both sides participate in choosing trial dates. Come with your trial counsel's actual availability, not a guess.
CPLR 325(d) designations. Lower-value cases can be transferred down, so know your case value and your position before the call.
Settlement pressure at every call. The court explores resolution each time the case is called. Whoever appears needs settlement authority or a direct line to someone who has it.

Do Not Send a Warm Body to TAP

A TAP appearance without settlement authority, trial counsel availability, and knowledge of the file accomplishes nothing and can hurt you. The court remembers which firms show up prepared. If you cover TAP through a per diem attorney, brief them like it matters, because it does.

For part-level intelligence on the justice currently presiding over the TAP, see the Bronx judge directory, including our page on Hon. Joseph Capella.

Practical Tips for Appearing Counsel

Bronx IA / TAP Appearance Checklist

Pull the current part rules from nycourts.gov the week of the appearance. Bronx part rules change, and adjournment procedure is part-specific.
Check eCourts the day before. Confirm the case is still on, whether the entry is argued or administrative, and the room number.
Know the motion cold. If argument happens, it may be on the record. Bring the underlying papers, not just the notice of motion.
Budget the day. Afternoon argument sessions and multi-call TAP calendars mean a Bronx appearance can consume more of the day than the calendar suggests.
For TAP: settlement authority and trial counsel availability. Both will come up.
For City cases: know the discovery posture. IA-3 and IA-33 carry heavy City calendars, and the court will ask about outstanding municipal discovery.

When and How to Use a Per Diem Attorney in the Bronx

The Bronx is where per diem coverage earns its keep. The courthouse is a trip for most Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester firms, the calendars run long, and a single IA argument or TAP call can absorb a morning and an afternoon.

When Coverage Makes Sense

Conflicts: your team has appearances in two counties on the same day
Volume: firms with standing Bronx calendars who cannot staff every call
Out-of-area firms with one Bronx matter and no reason to send a partner up the Concourse
Administrative-day triage: someone local confirms whether the appearance is even necessary before anyone travels

What to Brief Your Per Diem Attorney On

The motion papers and your core argument, in two or three sentences
Your position on any relief the court might grant or deny from the bench
For TAP: settlement authority, trial counsel availability, and case value
Opposing counsel's name and contact information
The part's rules and any prior orders in the case

At the Law Office of Frederic R. Abramson, every Bronx appearance includes a same-day written report: what the court did, what deadlines were set, and what happens next. See our per diem services page for how coverage works.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Bronx IA parts?

IA parts are the Individual Assignment parts of Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term, at 851 Grand Concourse. Each IA part is a single justice's calendar for the cases assigned to that part, including motion practice, conferences, and status appearances. IA-3 and IA-33 are among the busiest, and both carry heavy calendars of cases against the City of New York.

What happens at a Bronx IA motion calendar call?

The part clerk calls the calendar and counsel answer for their cases. Motions marked for oral argument are argued when the case is reached, which in some Bronx parts happens in the afternoon session. Motions marked administrative or on submission are decided on the papers without argument. Check the eCourts calendar entry before traveling, because on some days an entire IA calendar is administrative and no appearance is useful.

How does the Bronx TAP assign trials?

The Trial Assignment Part (TAP) is the gateway between the trial-ready calendar and an actual trial part in Bronx County Supreme Court. Cases are called in TAP, often four or more times, before a trial slip is filed and the case is sent out to a trial part. Both sides participate in selecting trial dates, and counsel should appear with settlement authority because the court explores resolution at each call.

Do I need settlement authority at the Bronx TAP?

Yes. Appearing in the Bronx TAP without settlement authority wastes the appearance. The court uses TAP calls to press the parties toward resolution before assigning a trial part, and counsel who cannot discuss numbers will be sent back to get authority.

Who provides per diem coverage for the Bronx IA parts and TAP?

The Law Office of Frederic R. Abramson, 160 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10038, provides per diem coverage for IA motion calendars, conferences, and TAP appearances at 851 Grand Concourse. Fred Abramson has been handling court appearances throughout New York for more than 20 years. Every appearance includes a written report delivered by end of business. Call 212-233-0666 or text 917-686-3827 to book an appearance.

The Bottom Line

The Bronx IA parts and the TAP reward preparation and punish assumptions. Know whether your motion is argued or administrative before anyone travels. Know the part rules, because adjournment procedure is part-specific. And never walk into TAP without settlement authority and trial counsel availability.

If you need reliable coverage for an IA motion calendar, a conference, or a TAP call at 851 Grand Concourse, we have been appearing in this courthouse for more than 20 years, and we know its rhythms.