Hon. Gerald Lebovits. Part 7.
Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan). 60 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007. Published Part Rules and practitioner intelligence from attorneys with direct experience in Part 7.
Book an AppearanceHon. Gerald Lebovits. Part 7
Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan)
60 Centre Street, Courtroom 345, New York, NY 10007
Quick Reference
| Courtroom | 345 |
| Calendar | Motions are submission only (no appearance needed) |
| What to Expect | Scholarly judge. No appearance required on motion return dates unless directed. |
| Filing | NYSCEF mandatory. |
Published Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov | Last verified: March 2026
General
Part 7 is an IAS General Assignment and Trial Part at 60 Centre Street. Judge Lebovits is a prolific legal writer and adjunct professor at Columbia Law School. Communications not complying with Part Rules will be disregarded.
Motion Practice
Oral argument on motions is at the court's discretion. Discovery motions and unopposed motions almost never receive oral argument. The motion return date is a submission date only. No appearance is required unless the court specifically requests one.
If there is any discrepancy between the notice of motion and the supporting papers regarding the relief sought, the notice of motion controls.
All motions must be e-filed through NYSCEF, which is mandatory for New York County Supreme Court.
Summary Judgment
Summary judgment motions are due 60 days after the note of issue is filed, unless the court sets a different deadline. Your affirmation in support must include the NOI filing date. This is a specific requirement that must not be overlooked.
Preliminary Conferences
Per Section V(A) of the Part Rules: Counsel may submit a proposed preliminary conference order in lieu of an in-person appearance. Both sides must agree and submit a joint proposed order to the Part Clerk at SFC-Part7-Clerk@nycourts.gov at least 3 business days before the scheduled conference date.
When a conference does proceed, it is conducted telephonically with Court Attorney Mark H. Shawhan, Esq. There is no in-person appearance before the judge for preliminary conferences.
Practitioner Intelligence
From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: April 2026.
What to Expect
Judge Lebovits is one of the most scholarly jurists on the Manhattan bench. He is a prolific legal writer and adjunct professor at Columbia Law School. His opinions are thorough and well-reasoned. The courtroom runs efficiently because motion return dates are submission dates only; you do not need to show up unless the court tells you to. This is different from most other Manhattan IAS parts. If you are assigned to Part 7, read his published Part Rules carefully. They are detailed and specific.
Tips
- Do not appear on motion return dates. The motion return date in Part 7 is a submission date only. Unless the court specifically requests your appearance, there is no reason to show up. This is different from most other Manhattan IAS parts.
- Submit a proposed PC order to avoid appearing. Under Section V(A) of the Part Rules, counsel can submit a proposed preliminary conference order in lieu of an in-person appearance. Both sides must agree and submit a joint proposed order to the Part Clerk at SFC-Part7-Clerk@nycourts.gov at least 3 business days before the conference date.
- Preliminary conferences are telephonic. If you do not submit a proposed order, the conference will be conducted by phone with Court Attorney Mark H. Shawhan. There is no in-person appearance before the judge for preliminary conferences.
- Notice of motion controls. If there is any inconsistency between the relief sought in your notice of motion and the relief argued in your supporting papers, the notice of motion controls. Draft your notice of motion carefully.
- Discovery motions rarely get oral argument. If you have a discovery motion, do not expect to argue it. Make sure your papers are thorough because that is likely all the court will consider.
- Include the NOI date. On summary judgment motions, your affirmation in support must include the note of issue filing date. This is a specific requirement that can trip up attorneys who are not familiar with the Part.
Contact Information
Part Phone: (646) 386-3746
Chambers Phone: (646) 386-3074
Principal Court Attorney: Mark H. Shawhan, Esq.
Commercial Division Law Clerk: Ali Rawaf, Esq.
Part Clerk Email: SFC-Part7-Clerk@nycourts.gov
Assumed office: January 1, 2025 | Term ends: December 31, 2031
Also handles: Asbestos cases (reassigned from Justice Kern)
Part Rules revised: October 14, 2025 | PC Order revised: December 22, 2025
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