Emily Morales-Minerva

In Buchman v 117 East 72nd Street Corp., continued a restraint preventing a nonjudicial sale of cooperative-apartment shares while a related nonpayment case proceeded; the Appellate Division unanimously affirmed.

November 24, 2025

Source: nycourts.gov

In Francois v Quispe, denied a hospital's request to compel a patient's discharge after finding the record lacked the required physician order and adequate evidence of a safe transport plan.

May 20, 2025

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In Kaufman v Starbucks, denied Starbucks summary judgment against a customer alleging injury from overcrowding; the Appellate Division unanimously affirmed.

May 5, 2025

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In Joseph Chen, Inc. v Romona Keveza Collection, denied competing summary-judgment motions under New York City's Freelance Isn't Free Act; the Appellate Division modified the order to grant the freelancers liability judgment against one company and otherwise affirmed.

May 15, 2024

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In Colonial Credit Corp. v Coker, denied a motion to vacate a default judgment; the Appellate Term later reversed and ordered a hearing on whether the defendant was properly served.

September 14, 2022

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In Matter of Melinda B. v Jonathan L.P., found that the respondent committed a family offense and issued a two-year order of protection; the Appellate Division unanimously affirmed.

October 22, 2019

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Was elected to one of two countywide New York County Civil Court seats in the 2016 general election.

November 8, 2016

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Received the New York County Democratic Party endorsement for a countywide Civil Court vacancy.

May 22, 2016

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In Matter of Abrams Fensterman v People, denied a law firm's bid to disqualify an assistant attorney general from a state investigation into the firm's debt-collection practices.

November 6, 2025Favorable on Impartiality

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In Judlau Contracting v City of New York, denied a preliminary injunction and vacated a temporary restraint, allowing the city to hold a contract-default hearing over the Riverside Drive Viaduct rehabilitation project.

July 28, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

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In Zabit v Brandometry, dismissed fraud, fiduciary-duty, unfair-competition, contract, and related claims against two defendants for failure to state a cause of action.

April 16, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

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In Grech v DeBellis, awarded $75,000 for past pain and suffering after an inquest and declined future damages because the plaintiff did not supply supporting medical proof.

March 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

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Was reported out by the 2026 Manhattan independent judicial screening panel as a qualified incumbent Civil Court candidate.

February 12, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

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After a bench trial in Pinelli v Shorenstein, found three companies liable on a promissory note and an individual liable on a guaranty, while dismissing unsupported claims against two other companies.

August 25, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

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Was reported out as most highly qualified by the 2025 Manhattan independent screening panel for Supreme Court candidates.

July 24, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

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In G-CNY Group v 1440 Broadway Owner, denied a commercial tenant's Yellowstone injunction and vacated a temporary restraint after finding the tenant had not shown willingness and ability to cure a multimillion-dollar rent default.

July 7, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

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In SF Consultants v 28 West Group, denied an extension to file a note of issue; the Appellate Division later reversed and granted a 90-day extension after finding the requested bank records relevant.

November 18, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

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After trial in Rich v J.A. Madison, pierced a parent company's corporate veil and entered a $179,660 judgment for breach of contract; the Appellate Division affirmed.

September 24, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

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In Gong Ming Chen v Phillips, dismissed a $5,000 reimbursement claim after an inquest; the Appellate Term later reversed and entered judgment for the plaintiff.

July 13, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence

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In Doctors United v Hereford Insurance, rejected both sides' late summary-judgment requests in a no-fault medical-benefits dispute.

August 11, 2020Favorable on Legal Competence

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In Matter of Edwin E.R. v Monique A.-O., transferred custody to the father; the Appellate Division later reversed after finding the changed-circumstances determination lacked a sound and substantial basis.

November 26, 2019Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: nycourts.gov