Joseph A Zayas

Joseph A Zayas

October 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York's Court System Says More Work Is Needed To Clear Up Case Delays

New York's court system is working with the Center for Justice Innovation to implementing a number of common-sense measures aimed at reducing case processing delays, including improving oversight of the discovery process, accelerating when pretrial hearings occur, deploying court personnel to help resolve obstacles to case resolution, and establishing a formal protocol for conferencing cases and setting firm trial dates.

By Joseph A. Zayas

13 minute read

May 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'It Takes Courage': Zayas Remarks on Judicial Service at Presentation Award Named For Late Judge

The award was presented at the annual Awards Dinner and Reception of the Network Bar Leaders on Tuesday.

By Joseph A. Zayas

7 minute read

May 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

How New York Selects and Elects Its Judges

Understanding how elections work is essential to any basic understanding of how democracies function. But New Yorkers, in my experience, know very little about how judges are chosen in our state, even though most people appreciate that the courts have a profound impact on their lives.

By Joseph A. Zayas

9 minute read

September 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A Belated Tribute to 'My Judge,' Retired Presiding Justice Rolando T. Acosta

New York's chief administrative judge recounts his clerkship for Rolando Acosta, who retired from the bench earlier this year.

By Joseph A. Zayas

16 minute read