100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501.
Administrative Judge: Hon. Vito DeStefano
Supervising Judge: Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein
The main courthouse at 100 Supreme Court Drive handles most civil cases. Matrimonial cases are handled at a separate facility located at 101 County Seat Drive, a different building entirely.
- Security screening is thorough. Arrive early for any appearance.
- Parking: Field 14 on the south side. Underground parking is available.
- Court Information Center located on the 2nd floor. Call 516-493-3400 for general inquiries.
Long Island Is Not the Five Boroughs.
Nassau County has developed a distinct set of procedures and expectations that differ markedly from Manhattan and the other boroughs. Every attorney appearing in Nassau must understand these differences.
- Mandatory e-filing: All civil actions are subject to mandatory NYSCEF filing as of July 7, 2025. Paper cases that were filed before that date may remain paper, but new filings must be electronic.
- Mandatory appearances: All attorneys must appear for every scheduled call. Nassau judges have zero tolerance for "we will submit on papers." If you are not prepared to appear, do not schedule a call.
- No ex parte communications: Nassau judges will not accept ex parte calls on substantive issues. Do not send inter-counsel correspondence or copies to the court without approval.
- Adjournment rules: Any adjournment requires consent of all parties AND prior court approval. If no consent is available, approval must be obtained by 3:00 PM on the day before the scheduled call via conference call with the court.
Your "Confirmed Conference" Could Become a Trial.
This is a Nassau County reality that catches attorneys off guard. A calendar entry that says "confirmed conference" does not guarantee you will only be conferencing. In Nassau, a conference can turn into a send-out for trial, particularly in non-jury matters. This is not theoretical. Our local attorney has flagged this risk repeatedly. The practical implication: do not send per diem coverage to a Nassau conference unless the covering attorney has enough information to handle an unexpected trial.
Discovery Proceeds Regardless of Pending Motions.
Nassau County has a strong discovery culture. Judges actively manage discovery and expect counsel to move cases forward efficiently.
- Good faith consultation required: Counsel must consult in good faith before contacting the court on discovery disputes.
- No discovery stays: Do not expect discovery stays for pending motions. Nassau judges direct discovery to proceed, and dates are incorporated into so-ordered stipulations while dispositive motions are pending.
- Part Rules matter: Each judge maintains individual Part Rules. Always review the assigned judge's Part Rules before any appearance. Part Rules are available on nycourts.gov.
The Court Will Push Settlement. Come Prepared.
Nassau County maintains an active ADR and Early Settlement Conference Part. Judges take settlement discussions seriously and expect counsel to arrive fully prepared.
When attending a settlement conference or ADR session, come with:
- Full case knowledge: liability summary, settlement demand and offer history
- Plaintiff age (if applicable) and lien information
- Current discovery status and outstanding deposition dates
- Authority to negotiate and settle within parameters authorized by client
The court may adjourn a scheduled call for settlement status discussion rather than proceeding to the next scheduled event.
Part-Specific Rules That Matter.
| Judge | Assignment | Key Practice Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hon. Vito DeStefano | Administrative Judge | 10th Judicial District administration |
| Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein | Supervising Judge | Supervises Civil Branch |
| Hon. Anna M. Grimaldi | IAS | Discovery must proceed even with pending MSJ. Will not adjourn a CC for dispositive motions. Do not arrive expecting to trade a discovery schedule for motion priority. She will direct discovery dates forward on her timeline. Confirmed again in appearance reports from March 2026. |
| Hon. Carolyn Mazzu Genovesi | IAS | Will stay inquest for pending OSC. |
| Hon. Margaret C. Reilly | ADR/ES Conference Part | Settlement and certification conferences. Active judicial engagement in settlement discussions. |
| Hon. Philippe Solages Jr. | IAS/ADR | Compliance and settlement conferences. Commercial matters. |
| Hon. Donald X. Clavin, Jr. | IAS | In-person status conferences. Standard conference management. Per April 2026 appearance, conferences are routine and straightforward when discovery is on track. |
Conferences, Motions, Depositions, and Trial Support.
The Law Office of Frederic R. Abramson provides per diem coverage for the full range of civil litigation services at Nassau County Supreme Court:
- Discovery and compliance conferences
- Settlement conferences and ADR proceedings
- Motion practice (OSCs, TROs, preliminary injunctions, MSJs)
- Depositions and examination before trial (EBT)
- Trial support and courtroom appearance
We do not handle trials as first chair. Our coverage ensures that your local representation is knowledgeable about Nassau procedure, prepared for the unexpected, and positioned to protect your client's interests from the moment coverage begins.
Flat Rates. No Surprises.
All per diem services are billed on a flat-rate basis covering conferences, motions, Orders to Show Cause, EBTs, 50-H hearings, and full-day depositions. Interpreter add-on available. Confirmation of any appearance is provided within 15 minutes of request. A report summarizing the appearance is submitted by end of business day. Rates quoted on confirmation.
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Revision Notes
- March 2026: Added Justice Grimaldi's discovery-must-proceed posture (discovery deadlines enforced even when settlement discussions are active). Added Justice Genovesi OSC stay practice. Added Justice Reilly ADR referral pattern. Added Justice Solages compliance requirements.
- March 2026: Documented the Preliminary Conference Part scope: 24 justices run PCs Monday through Thursday. Not a Friday calendar.
- March 2026: Added conference-to-trial trap warning and settlement preparation requirements specific to Nassau Supreme.