Judge Lisa S. Headley: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Civil Court of the City of New (New York County), Department Civil Court Trial Part 52 Rm. 7

Biography

The Hon. Lisa S. Headley is a judge for the Civil Court of the City of New York in New York County. She was elected to the Civil Court bench in 2016. During her tenure there, Judge Headley has also presided as a judge for the Bronx County Family Court after being designated to the seat in 2016 by the Hon. Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York.

She is a registered Democrat.

Judge Headley graduated with her bachelor’s degree in human resources management from the City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College. She went on to earn her J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2001.

Prior to her judgeship, Headley worked for the New York State Unified Court System for thirty years. She first started as a typist and eventually worked her way up to the position of assistant court attorney after obtaining her law degree. She remained in that capacity until her election to the bench in 2016.

She also served as a volunteer small claims arbitrator for the Harlem Community Justice Center for twelve years.

Her memberships have included the Dominican Bar Association, the Metropolitan Black Bar Association, the Mid-Manhattan Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the New York County Lawyers Association, the New York Women’s Bar Association, the Puerto Rican Bar Association, and the Tribune Society.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lisa S. Headley

Solomon Zeiger v. New York City Police Department

On October 21, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 78 case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 78

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Oct 23, 2026

Epstein's Bar, LLC d/b/a 82 Stanton NYC v. DC Realty Corp.

On October 19, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Wagner, Jimmy v. New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services

On October 14, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

Crawford, Christopher v. 237 West 135th Street Housing Development Fund Corporation

On October 14, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE COMPANY v. STAND UP MRI OF BRONX PC,

On October 7, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE COMPANY v. STAND UP MRI OF EAST ELMHURST,

On October 5, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

SARDINEAI CORP., v. PAXFUL HOLDINGS, INC.

On October 2, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Oct 08, 2026

Edward, Coreen v. 258 West 117 Street Housing Development Fund

On September 30, 2026 a comm-business entity case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 30, 2026

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Comm-Business Entity

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Securities

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Business Governance

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Oct 06, 2026

Ingram LLP v. The Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection

On September 30, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 30, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

HASLAM, CONNOR v. MADISON TAX GROUP, INC.

On September 29, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

REYES, SEAN L. v. NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

On September 29, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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Tort-Other Negligence

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Oct 20, 2026

AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE COMPANY v. ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING PROFESSIONALS, LLC

On September 28, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Arbitration

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Oct 19, 2026

TORRES, ALEXIS v. ALLIANCE PROTECTIVE GROUP, INC. et al

On September 22, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

2 Files

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Sep 22, 2026

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Tort-Other Negligence

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Sep 29, 2026

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER STAYING ARBITRATION BETWEEN LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY v. HE, YONG Q.

On September 10, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 10, 2026

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Arbitration

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Stay Arbitration

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Oct 20, 2026

Sawyer, Rosemary v. JMB Stores Inc.

On September 4, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 04, 2026

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Sep 14, 2026

Nieves, Candice v. The City of New York et al

On September 3, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 03, 2026

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Sep 25, 2026

ZHANG, MING SHENG v. RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY et al

On September 2, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Tort-Other Negligence

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Oct 15, 2026

PEREZ, CHRISTINE v. NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL et ano

On September 1, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 01, 2026

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Sep 03, 2026

GILFORD, VANESSA v. NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE

On September 1, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Sep 01, 2026

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Sep 09, 2026

WASABI SUSHI&BENTO LL3115 LLC et ano v. NEW WTC RETAIL OWNER LLC et ano

On August 31, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

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Aug 31, 2026

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 22, 2026

Port Authority of New York&New Jersey v. Gereno, Edgardo et al

On August 28, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

10 Files

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Aug 28, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Oct 05, 2026

L&L 168, LLC v. OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE TRIALS AND HEARINGS et al

On August 27, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

10 Files

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Aug 27, 2026

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Administrative

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Sep 23, 2026

GUAN, XIAODAN v. NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

On August 27, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

1 File

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Aug 27, 2026

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Tort-Other Negligence

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Sep 24, 2026

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue v. Vardi, Baruch

On August 25, 2026 a comm-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Lisa S. Headley presiding.

7 Files

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Aug 25, 2026

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Comm-Other

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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Oct 14, 2026

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About

Lisa S. Headley
Current Appointment Civil Court of the City of New (New York County), Department Civil Court Trial Part 52 Rm. 7	Civil Court of the City of New (New York County), Department Civil Court Trial Part 52 Rm. 7
Previous Appointment Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)	Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Education J.D., Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center - 2001 Bachelor's degree, City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College	J.D., Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center - 2001 Bachelor's degree, City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College

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Current Court:	NY - Civil Court of the City of New (New York County)
Previous Court:	NY - Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Clerk phone:	+1 (646) 386-5591
Civil Court Part 52:	+1 (644) 386-5745