Hon. Francois A. Rivera. Part 52.
Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn). 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Part 52 requires the Attorney of Record or a direct associate with full binding authority.
Hon. Francois A. Rivera. Part 52
Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn)
360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Important Notice
Our office does not provide per diem coverage for matters assigned to Judge Rivera. Part 52 requires the appearance of the Attorney of Record or a direct associate from the firm with full binding authority and intimate knowledge of the case. Sending a per diem attorney to this part can result in the court refusing to hear the matter or marking it as a default.
Quick Reference
| What to Expect | Formal courtroom. Maximum preparation required. Attorney of record must appear. |
| Virtual Appearances | Verify with Part Clerk |
| Preparation Level | Maximum. Come prepared to cite caselaw |
| Who Must Appear | Attorney of Record or associate with full knowledge and binding authority |
Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov | Verify current rules before appearing
Judge Rivera’s Part Rules should be obtained directly from the court’s website at nycourts.gov. Practitioners should check for updates before every appearance, as Part 52 enforces its rules strictly.
Practitioner Intelligence
From attorneys who have appeared in Part 52.
What to Expect
Judge Rivera runs a formal, on-the-record courtroom. Unlike many Brooklyn parts where routine matters are handled informally or by clerks, everything in Part 52 goes on the record. The judge expects attorneys to be substantively prepared and will ask questions that require more than procedural knowledge of the case.
Key Warnings
- Cite your caselaw. Judge Rivera will ask you to support your positions with legal authority. Walking in without relevant case citations is not an option.
- A person with knowledge must appear. This is not a suggestion. It is a requirement. If you send someone who cannot answer substantive questions about the case, the judge will come down hard. This can mean denial of your application, striking your pleading, or worse.
- Everything is on the record. Be precise with your language. Informal sidebar conversations that might work in other parts do not happen here.
- Do not send a per diem attorney cold. If you absolutely must use local counsel, they need to be fully briefed. Not just on the procedural posture, but on the substantive legal issues, the discovery status, and the relevant authorities.
Who Should Handle This Part
The handling attorney or a senior associate who has been deeply involved in the case. If you are an out-of-state firm with a case before Judge Rivera, invest the time to fly in or arrange a virtual appearance (if permitted) rather than delegating to local counsel who doesn’t know the file.
Need Help Preparing for Part 52?
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