Judge Michael L. Katz - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Michael L. Katz is an Acting Justice of the New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term in the First Judicial District of New York. He was designated to the Supreme Court bench in 2015 by the Hon. A. Gail Prudenti, former Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York.

His judicial career began in 2011 when he was first elected to serve as a judge for the New York County Civil Court. After the election, Judge Katz was then designated to serve as a judge for the Kings County Family Court later that same year.

He received his B.A. from Brandeis University in 1989. Katz went on to earn a J.D. from Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1992.

Prior to his election to the bench, Katz spent the bulk of his legal career working as a principal law clerk and court attorney to the Hon. Barbara R. Kapnick. He first served as a court attorney for Justice Kapnick during her tenure on the New York County Civil Court and later as her principal law clerk upon her elevation to the Supreme Court in New York County. Katz was serving in this capacity at the time of his election to the New York County Civil Court.

His committee memberships have included the New York City Bar Association’s Tort Litigation Committee, the Law Secretaries and Law Assistants Collegium Executive Committee, and the Anti-Bias Committee of the Supreme Court in New York County. He was a delegate and member of the Network of Bar Leaders Executive Council and a member of the New York City Bar Association’s Council on Judicial Administration. Katz has also served as a past president and member of the board of directors of the Jewish Lawyers Guild.

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Steven Jon Sisskind v. Melanie Englese

On January 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Michelle Summerville v. Geoffrey Summerville

On January 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Jan 11, 2024

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Alice Frankston v. Max Frankston

On December 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Dec 07, 2023

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Michelle L Mullins v. Jaroslaw Andres Petruscak

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Fernando Suero v. Mirtelina Torres Suero

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Aug 05, 2023

Mayande Patrice Huessain Gowon v. Stephanie Amirah Gowon

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Aug 03, 2023

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Aug 04, 2023

Ethan Slater v. Lilly Bela Jay

On July 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Jul 26, 2023

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Oct 20, 2023

Kelly Ann Clifford v. Chintan Singh

On June 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Jun 21, 2023

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Oct 21, 2023

Hilary Hirsch v. Steven Hirsch

On June 8, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Jun 08, 2023

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Jun 09, 2023

Eddie Molina v. Mayra Rios (f/k/a Rios-Molina)

On June 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Jun 06, 2023

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Jun 07, 2023

Dena K. Weiner v. Randy Abend, Ruth Abend

On April 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Apr 20, 2023

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Jan 25, 2024

Elizabeth Cole v. Neil Cole

On April 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Apr 13, 2023

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Aug 07, 2023

Denise Ketsia Paul v. Jean L. Naufable

On April 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Apr 12, 2023

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Oct 19, 2023

Sarah Richmand v. Gregory Richmand

On April 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Apr 10, 2023

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Jun 11, 2023

Claudine Nussdorf v. Glenn Nussdorf

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Jun 11, 2023

Christopher Scott Perrin v. Antonia Lanzi

On March 29, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Mar 29, 2023

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Apr 05, 2024

Ruben Roman v. Gilda Fontoura

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Mar 21, 2023

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Oct 04, 2023

Stacey Carlson v. Jose Pascal Da Rocha

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Nov 27, 2023

John Ryding v. Nancy Northrop

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Jun 11, 2023

Cathryn Liu v. Hsun Nan

On March 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Mar 07, 2023

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Jun 11, 2023

Michele Maisetti v. Gerard Blanes

On February 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Feb 22, 2023

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Jun 11, 2023

James Busche v. Madhu Grover, Vijiya Grover, Manish Shah

On February 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Feb 15, 2023

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Feb 16, 2023

Laurel Acevedo v. Alexander Acevedo

On February 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Michael L. Katz presiding.

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Feb 15, 2023

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Feb 17, 2023

Swathi Lakshmi Vadlamudi v. Ranjit Kumar Muvva

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Feb 15, 2023

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About

Michael L. Katz
Current Appointment 1st Judicial District - New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Department Part 24 Rm. 543	1st Judicial District - New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Department Part 24 Rm. 543
Previous Appointment Family Court of the City of New York, Kings County	Family Court of the City of New York, Kings County
Education B.A., Brandeis University - 1989 J.D., Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - 1992	B.A., Brandeis University - 1989 J.D., Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - 1992

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - 1st Judicial District - New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Previous Court:	NY - Family Court of the City of New York, Kings County
Clerk phone:	+1 (646) 386-3600
Courtroom 543:	+1 (646) 386-3285
Chambers #629:	+1 (646) 386-3103

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Court Attorney	Civil Court of the City of New York with the Hon. Barbara R. Kapnick	New York County, New York
Principal Law Clerk	New York County Supreme Court with the Hon. Barbara R. Kapnick	New York County, New York
Judge	Kings County Family Court in the Second Judicial District	Kings County, New York