Hon. Paul A. Goetz. Part 47.
Supreme Court, New York County. 111 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013. Published Part Rules and practitioner intelligence from attorneys with direct experience in Part 47.
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| Courthouse | 111 Centre Street |
| Room | 1021 |
| Currently Assigned | Hon. John C. Katsanos |
| Known As | The "Thursday Part" |
Published Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov | Last verified: March 2026
Part 47 Reassignment
Part 47 is now assigned to Hon. John C. Katsanos. The part sits at 111 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013, Courtroom Room 1021, telephone 646-386-3743, with chambers in Room 934, telephone 646-386-4342. The Part Clerk is reached at SFC-Part47-Clerk@nycourts.gov. Justice Goetz no longer appears on the New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term judicial assignment listing, and we have not confirmed his current assignment. Confirm the assignment on nycourts.gov before relying on anything below, which describes Part 47 as Justice Goetz ran it.
Stipulation Requirements
All stipulations must be handwritten in black ink only. Electronic stipulations via NYSCEF must meet these specifications. Part 47 is strict on compliance with this requirement.
Motion Schedule
After Note of Issue is filed, Judge Goetz enforces a strict 60-day summary judgment rule. Be prepared to move quickly if you intend to file motions.
Practitioner Intelligence
From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: March 2026.
What to Expect
Judge Goetz is known as the "Thursday Part" due to his scheduling practices. He maintains a disciplined courtroom with high expectations for procedural compliance. This is not a casual judge. Preparation and precision are essential.
Critical Tips
- Handwritten stipulations in black ink only. This is non-negotiable. If submitted via NYSCEF, they must appear as handwritten (no typed reproductions).
- Watch the 60-day SJ deadline after Note of Issue. This timeline is strictly enforced. File early if you're planning a motion.
- Punctuality is mandatory. Arriving late to this part reflects poorly and may result in sanctions.
- Know the applicable law. Judge Goetz expects well-researched motion papers with proper citations.
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