Hon. Suzanne Adams. Part 40.
Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan). 60 Centre Street, Room 252, New York, NY 10007. Published Part Rules and practitioner intelligence from attorneys with direct experience in Part 40 (Trial Assignment Part).
Book an AppearanceHon. Suzanne Adams. Part 40
Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan)
60 Centre Street, Room 252, New York, NY 10007
Quick Reference
| Courtroom | Room 252 (60 Centre Street) |
| Calendar | Trial Assignment Part. Cases assigned when trial-ready. |
| What to Expect | Administrative Judge. Come with settlement authority to pre-trial conferences. |
| Filing | NYSCEF mandatory. |
Published Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov | Last verified: March 2026
General Practice
Judge Suzanne Adams is the Administrative Judge for the Civil Term of New York County Supreme Court and presides over the Trial Assignment Part (Part 40). Part 40 is a trial-ready assignment part. Cases do not appear in Part 40 until they have been deemed ready for trial. All communications and appearances must comply with Part Rules.
Ex Parte Communications
No ex parte communications. Do not call or email chambers unless specifically instructed by the court. Do not copy the court on letters or emails between counsel. All communication must comply with Part Rules.
General Inquiries
General inquiries (NOT adjournment requests) should be directed to sfc-part40-clerk@nycourts.gov.
Adjournment Requests
Requests for adjournment must be submitted by email to SFC-Part40-Adjournments@nycourts.gov at least 3 days before the scheduled appearance date. All sides must be copied on the email. Late adjournment requests are disfavored and should be avoided.
Settlements
When a case settles at any point in the litigation, notify the Part Clerk immediately. This helps the court manage its calendar and prevents unnecessary trial assignments.
Settlement Conferences
Judge Adams expects counsel to bring actual settlement authority (or immediate access to clients, carriers, and national coordinating counsel) to all pre-trial conferences. Substantive settlement negotiations are expected. Do not appear at a pre-trial conference without settlement authority.
Filing and Submissions
All filings must be made through NYSCEF.
Practitioner Intelligence
From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: March 2026.
What to Expect
Judge Suzanne Adams is the Administrative Judge for the Civil Term of New York County Supreme Court. If your case has reached Part 40, it is trial-ready and will be assigned out for trial. Part 40 is not for adjournments or additional discovery time. Pre-trial conferences are substantive. The judge will push for settlement and expects all parties to come with actual authority to negotiate.
Tips
- "Bring settlement authority." Judge Adams reminds counsel at every opportunity: have settlement authority or immediate access to clients, carriers, and national coordinating counsel at pre-trial conferences. If you show up without authority, you are wasting the court's time.
- "Adjournment requests must be early." Email SFC-Part40-Adjournments@nycourts.gov at least 3 days before the appearance date. Copy all sides. Late requests are disfavored.
- "Do not contact chambers directly." No ex parte communications. Do not call or email chambers unless specifically instructed by the court. Do not copy the court on correspondence between counsel.
- "Notify the clerk when you settle." If the case settles at any point in the litigation, notify the Part Clerk immediately. This helps the court manage its calendar.
- "NYCAL cases." Judge Adams also handles Part 13/NYCAL asbestos matters. If you have an asbestos case in Manhattan, expect to appear before her.
Contact Information
Judge: Hon. Suzanne Adams
Part Number: Part 40 (Trial Assignment Part)
Location: 60 Centre Street, Room 252, New York, NY 10007
Principal Court Attorney: Robin Marsico, Esq.
Part Clerk: Jamillah Williams
General Inquiries Email: sfc-part40-clerk@nycourts.gov
Adjournment Requests Email: SFC-Part40-Adjournments@nycourts.gov
Key Role: Judge Adams is the Administrative Judge for the Civil Term of New York County Supreme Court (appointed November 4, 2024). She also serves as a Part 13/NYCAL judge for asbestos matters. She won special election on November 4, 2025 for Supreme Court, First Judicial District. Part Rules were revised October 14, 2025.
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