28mo
Avg. to Trial
~10,000
Court PI Filings
Supreme
Court Type
E-Filing
Jury Pool Characteristics
NYC — most ethnically diverse county in the U.S.
Population ~2.3 million county-wide
Extremely diverse — 190+ nationalities
Working-class and middle-class demographics
Moderate to plaintiff-friendly
Filing Procedures
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E-filing mandatory via NYSCEF
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Filing fee ~$210
- 3
RJI required
- 4
Certificate of Merit for malpractice
Local Rules & Requirements
Preliminary conference within 45 days
11th Judicial District rules
Note of Issue required
Compliance conferences
Strategic Tips
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LIE (I-495), BQE, and Van Wyck Expressway corridors
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JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport traffic
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Construction accidents from massive development
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Rideshare and taxi accidents extremely common
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Interpreter services frequently needed
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Diverse juries bring varied cultural perspectives on injury and pain
Frequently Asked Questions — Queens Supreme Court
Sources & Methodology
Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.
Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.
Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.
Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.
Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.
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