Hon. Kevin M. Dillon
Judicial Directory Information

Part 3 - 3rd floor
92 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Ph: (716) 845-9441
Fx: (716) 845-5159

MOTIONS: Every Thursday in Part 3 - 10:00 A.M.

Motions can be made returnable every Thursday at 10:00 A.M. with the exception of Summary Judgment motions which are limited to 3 being scheduled on each Special Term date. The return date for Summary Judgment motions will be scheduled by the secretary once the motion has been filed in the Clerk’s office and then received in chambers. Return dates on Summary Judgment motions will be given in the order received with the date stamp at the Clerk’s office. Infant settlements, Article 81 matters and hearings are heard at 2:00 P.M. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

All moving papers including hard copies of those filed electronically, must be received by the Court Clerk and chambers no later than ten days in advance of the return date, together with a Special Term Note of Issue. All answering papers are to be received by chambers no later than 4:00 P.M. on the Friday immediately preceding the return date, unless earlier service is required by the CPLR. Reply papers are accepted from the moving party up until 4:00 P.M. on the Monday immediately preceding the return date. No service accepted by FAX.

Affidavits of good faith are required for discovery motions. TRO’s on a case-by-case basis, on notice to opposing counsel. Motions cannot be adjourned generally and can be adjourned by contacting the secretary or court clerk. Consent of opposing counsel is necessary for all adjournments unless court directs otherwise. Orders are to be initialed by both attorneys prior to submission to the court.

CONFERENCES:

Preliminary conference scheduled upon court receipt of RJI. Pre-trial conferences scheduled upon court’s receipt of calendar Note of Issue. All conferences before IAS Judge or Law Clerk. Adjournments granted with consent of parties, subject to court approval by speaking directly to the secretary or law clerk in Justice Dillon’s chambers.

TRIALS AND REFERENCES:

Adjournments generally by Judge only. Any motions regarding the adequacy of expert disclosure are to be made within 10 days of receipt of such disclosure. Pleadings, expert disclosure, list of witnesses, and papers for motions in limine required one (1) week prior to jury selection. Motions in limine will be given a return date by calling the Judge’s secretary.

Trials will be down every Thursday.

Requests to charge and proposed verdict sheets are to be submitted at least 1 day prior to the close of proof. Charge conference by informal discussion with results placed on the record upon request.