Judge Francois A. Rivera - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Francois A. Rivera is a Justice for the Kings County Supreme Court (Civil Term) in the Second Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench in 1997 and re-elected in 2011.

Rivera earned a J.D. from Cornell Law School.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Francois A. Rivera

American Transit Insurance Company v. Teimuraz Kveladze, Esurance Insurance Company, Klaudia Zwonik

On April 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A. Rivera presiding.

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Apr 08, 2024

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Arbitration

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Apr 10, 2024

In The Matter Of The Application To Stay The Arbitration Of Abrams Fensterman Llp. v. Serge Mars, Kerryann S Wiltshire, Geico Indemnity Company

On April 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A. Rivera presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

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Kings County, NY

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Arbitration

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Apr 07, 2024

In The Matter Of The Application For A Stay Of Arbitration Of Mapfre Insurance Company Of New York A/K/A Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation Of New York v. Toby Wolf, Shari Sisken Proposed Additional Respondent, Allstate New Jersey Property And Casu…

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A. Rivera presiding.

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Apr 01, 2024

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Apr 02, 2024

In The Matter Of The Petition Of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Ikey Wilson, Raiser-Ny, Llc, Uber Technologies, Inc., Liberty Surplus Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

On March 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A. Rivera presiding.

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Mar 25, 2024

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Mar 27, 2024

In The Matter Of The Application Of 1283 Nostrand Avenue Llc v. New York State Division Of Housing And Community Renewal

On March 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Mar 18, 2024

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Mar 20, 2024

In The Matter Of The Application Of Marcy Plaza L.P. For A Judgment Under Article 78 Of The Civil Practice Law And Rules v. Preston Niblack in his capacity as THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, City Of New York

On March 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Mar 13, 2024

Yechiel Fastag v. Yitzchok Radzik a/k/A ISAAC RADZIK

On March 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Kings County, NY

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Mar 12, 2024

Aza Grooup, Inc. v. New York State Department Of Health

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Mar 04, 2024

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Mar 06, 2024

Jose A Castillo Jr v. 663 President Llc, Daniel Arnel, Ilya Tolmasov, Douglas Elliman, Llc d/b/a Douglas Elliman, Nicholas Dorr-Hanss

On February 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Feb 29, 2024

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Torts

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Intentional Torts

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Mar 03, 2024

Third Street Block Association, Robert Mesnard, Gregg Driben, Ty Curtis, Rachel Weiner, Noah Shaye, Roxanne Kupfer v. The New York City Department Of Housing Preservation And Development, The New York City Department Of Buildings, 130 Third Street O…

On February 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Feb 27, 2024

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Feb 28, 2024

State Farm Automobile Insurance Company A/S/O Zhi Xiang Li v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co.

On February 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Feb 20, 2024

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Kings County, NY

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General Arbitration

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Feb 22, 2024

Joel Friedman v. Abraham Friedman

On February 16, 2024 an other matters - contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A. Rivera presiding.

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Feb 16, 2024

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Other Matters - Contract - Other

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 15, 2024

Nc Community Center Associates v. Cdjx Jersey City, Llc, Zeng Rong Song

On February 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Feb 15, 2024

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Feb 23, 2024

Tivoli Bi Llc v. Nys Office Of Temporary And Disability Assistance, Shawn Aiken

On February 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Feb 12, 2024

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Feb 13, 2024

Spin Capital Llc v. Elavon Inc, Jerry Duncan Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Inc, Duncan Chevrolet Buick, Gmc Inc, Jerry Duncan Chevrolet Buick Gmc Cadillac Inc, Marty Randall Duncan

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

7 Files

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Feb 01, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Feb 01, 2024

The Provident Bank v. Nathan D. Tropp

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Feb 01, 2024

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Kings County, NY

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Feb 01, 2024

John Constantine v. 662 Madison Ice Llc

On January 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

14 Files

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Jan 26, 2024

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Property

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General Property

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Jan 26, 2024

In The Matter Of The Application Of Menachem M. Gurevitch And Nechama D. Gurevitch a/k/a DINA GUREVITCH v. Office Of The City Register Of The City Of New York FOR AN ORDER CANCELLING OF RECORD A SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE PURSUANT TO NEW YORK REAL PRO…

On January 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Jan 23, 2024

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Jan 24, 2024

Quick Bridge Funding, Llc v. Yocum Trucking Llc, Jean Yocum

On January 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

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Jan 22, 2024

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Jan 22, 2024

P.W., An Infant By Their Parent And Natural Guardian, xxxx xxxxx, And xxxx xxxxx Individually, v. Morris Cohen, Murray Mizrachi

On January 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

11 Files

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Jan 16, 2024

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Jan 18, 2024

Government Employees Insurance Company v. Tiffany Zapata

On January 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

9 Files

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Jan 09, 2024

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Closed

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Jan 10, 2024

Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C. v. Michael Araiz

On January 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

9 Files

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Jan 09, 2024

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jan 12, 2024

Jean-Robert Gaetan Jr. v. Neiphyle Gaetan

On January 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A. Rivera presiding.

11 Files

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Jan 08, 2024

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Property

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General Property

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Apr 11, 2024

David Maundrell v. Michael D. Stutman Esq., Stutman, Stutman & Lichtenstein Llp, Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman Llp, Elliot Scheinberg Esq.

On January 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Francois A Rivera presiding.

17 Files

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Jan 05, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Torts

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Malpractice

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Feb 22, 2024

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About

Francois A. Rivera
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District - Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term	2nd Judicial District - Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Education J.D., Cornell Law School	J.D., Cornell Law School

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Current Court:	NY - 2nd Judicial District - Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Clerk phone:	+1 (347) 296-1524

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Judge Francois A. Rivera: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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