Hon. Guzman. IAS.
Supreme Court, Bronx County. 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451. Published Part Rules and practitioner intelligence from attorneys with direct experience in IAS practice.
Book an AppearanceHon. Guzman. IAS
Supreme Court, Bronx County
851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
Quick Reference
| Courthouse | 851 Grand Concourse |
| Part Assignment | IAS |
| Specialty | General Civil Litigation |
| What to Expect | Fair and accessible. Listens to both sides. Case management focus. |
Published Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov | Last verified: March 2026
Case Management
Judge Guzman administers cases through the IAS system with individual assignment. The focus is on moving cases toward resolution through efficient discovery and case management.
Settlement Conferences
Judge Guzman will often suggest settlement conferences. She is interested in helping parties resolve their disputes.
Practitioner Intelligence
From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: March 2026.
What to Expect
Judge Guzman is fair, accessible, and genuinely interested in resolving disputes. She listens carefully to both sides and asks thoughtful questions. She is not impressed by legal rhetoric and prefers straightforward presentations of the facts and law.
Tips
- Be straightforward and candid. Judge Guzman values honesty. If you have weaknesses in your case, acknowledge them and explain how you will overcome them.
- Prepare for settlement discussions. The court encourages mediation and settlement conferences. Come with actual settlement authority and a realistic range.
- Discovery compliance is expected. Provide complete and timely responses to discovery. Disputes should be resolved through meet and confer before filing motions.
- Ask questions in oral argument. If the court asks a question, answer it directly. Don't dodge or evade.
- Submit well-organized motion papers. Clear, well-organized briefs are appreciated. The court reads them and decides cases on the merits.
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