Lola Waterman
Democratic · NY · Judge of the New York City Civil Court, Kings County
Kings County Civil Court judge elected in 2023 after practicing in immigration, elder law, and estate planning and serving as a Supreme Court principal law clerk, special referee, and small-claims arbitrator.
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Track record
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 17 favorable
After a bench trial in Pinette v. Gauthier, entered a $3,198.58 conversion judgment, dismissed the remaining claims, and dismissed all counterclaims for insufficient proof.
January 15, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Had her personal-jurisdiction ruling in Pyramid Care v. Safe Auto affirmed by the Appellate Term, which agreed that the insurer's evidence was deficient and factual issues remained.
December 5, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Lifeline Medical Imaging v. Safe Auto, denied dismissal after finding triable issues about whether the insurer transacted business in New York.
November 14, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In ABV Medical Supplies v. MTA Bus, issued a published decision resolving competing dismissal and party-substitution motions.
September 18, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Alex Haselkorn MD, P.C. v. State Farm, granted summary judgment and dismissed claims with prejudice after applying res judicata and evidentiary rules.
September 17, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Murawski Realty LLC v. Powell, resolved competing discovery and caption-amendment motions in a commercial landlord-tenant proceeding.
July 15, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Had her order denying partial summary judgment in NY Wellness Medical v. MVAIC affirmed by the Appellate Term.
July 11, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Junsui LCC LLC v. 65 Jayat Realty Corp., dismissed a summary possession petition without prejudice after determining restoration was futile and treble damages required a separate action.
May 16, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Herskovic v. Department of Finance, dismissed a tax-overpayment complaint because documentary evidence refuted the allegations and denied a moot discovery motion.
May 15, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In One Bedford LLC v. Nights & Weekends BK Corp., denied dismissal of a holdover proceeding and ordered a traverse hearing to resolve disputed service facts.
April 15, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Powell v. Dowler, dismissed claims against an individual supervisor after applying scope-of-employment and vicarious-liability law.
March 31, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In 86th, LLC v. Clean Rite Centers, granted partial summary judgment on a commercial lease dispute while leaving contested charges for further adjudication.
January 21, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Watch Empire Inc. v. Five Boro Holding, restored a contract dispute to the active calendar while denying default judgment under the policy favoring decisions on the merits.
October 9, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Ping Li v. Feng Li, consolidated and dismissed two loan and extortion complaints after applying statutes of limitation and pleading standards.
October 3, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Home Heating Oil Corp. v. Pickens, temporarily extended a stay but denied a preliminary injunction and sanctions concerning a Supreme Court judgment.
September 24, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
In Vashkevich v. Serrano, granted dismissal for failure to resume prosecution after applying New York's 90-day-demand standard.
September 24, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Received an Approved rating from the New York City Bar Association for the 2023 Kings County Civil Court election.
October 16, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycbar.org · researched September 12, 2026
Race Lola Waterman is in:
- Supreme Court Justice - 2nd Judicial District · November 3, 2026 · Kings County, New York
Profile last researched September 12, 2026.