Hon. Russell P. Buscaglia
Judicial Directory Information

Part 14 - 2nd floor
25 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Ph: (716) 845-9435
Fx: (716) 851-3316

MOTIONS: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Cases called by order of appearance of counsel, not by Index Number. Report to Court Clerk.

All moving papers, answering papers, memoranda and special term note of issue to be sent to chambers at least five (5) days prior to the return date. Original papers not required. Discovery motions upon affirmation of good faith. TRO’s on notice to opposing attorney. TRO’s on cases assigned to other judges, only if prior approval by IAS judge or his or her law clerk. Motions cannot be adjourned generally and can only be adjourned by consent of all parties and with court permission.

CONFERENCES:

Pretrial conferences scheduled upon court’s receipt of calendar note of issue. Conferences before IAS judge or law clerk. No papers required except on matrimonials. Adjournments only by consent of all parties and with court permission.

TRIALS AND REFERENCES:

Adjournments are granted by permission of the judge only. No proof taken on motion days. Pleadings and papers for motions in limine required one (1) day prior to beginning of trial. Except in extraordinary circumstances, the examination of witnesses will not continue beyond re-cross examination. Conference with IAS judge upon completion of jury selection. Formal requests to charge required prior to summations. Charge conference after proof completed.