Judge Sherry Klein Heitler - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler (Ret.) was a Justice of the New York County Supreme Court in the First Judicial District of New York. She was originally elected to the Supreme Court bench in 2001 and was subsequently certificated to the seat in 2015. Heitler retired from the bench that same year after reaching the State’s mandatory retirement age.

Her judicial career began in 1994, at which time she was elected to serve as a judge for the New York County Civil Court. Heitler held that post until being appointed to serve as an Acting Justice of the New York County Supreme Court in 1996. She remained an Acting Justice until being elected to the same court in 2001.

During her tenure on the Supreme Court bench, Heitler was appointed to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, First Judicial Department in 2007 and also served as the Administrative Judge of Civil Matters for the First Judicial District from 2009 to 2015.

After her retirement, Heitler was appointed to serve as the Chief of Policy and Planning for the New York State Unified Court System by the Hon. A. Gail Prudenti, former Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York. In that role, she was responsible for overseeing the management of New York’s problem-solving courts.

She graduated with her B.A. in English from the City University of New York at Hunter College in 1965. She also obtained her M.A. in communications from New York University in 1966 and went on to earn her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1976.

Heitler began her legal career as a law assistant with the New York County Civil Court in 1977.

Two years later, she entered into private practice, becoming a founding partner of the law firm Heitler and Levy, P.C., where she would remain until her election to the Civil Court in 1994.

She also taught as an adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York at Baruch College from 1981 to 1985.

While on the bench, Heitler was assigned to the Court’s Center for Complex Litigation in 2008 where she was tasked with administering all New York City Asbestos Litigation cases.

Her memberships have included the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the National Association of Women Judges, the Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert, and the New York County Lawyers’ Association. Heitler also served as director of the New York County Women’s Bar Association, the Jewish Lawyers Guild, and the Metropolitan Women's Bar Association.

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Taniqua Thomas v. New York City Housing Authority

On December 6, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge HEITLER, SHERRY presiding.

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Dec 06, 2018

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Closed

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New York County

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New York County, NY

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Torts

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Jul 16, 2020

APTAKER, LISA vs. NEW YORK POST

On October 29, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Heitler, Hon. Sherry Klein presiding.

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Oct 29, 2018

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New York County

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Oct 13, 2021

Dinorah Collado v. 74-78 Post Avenue Heights Associates Llc

On September 17, 2018 a torts - other negligence (trip and fall) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge HEITLER, SHERRY presiding.

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Sep 17, 2018

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Torts - Other Negligence (Trip and Fall)

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Torts

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Dec 22, 2020

Ann Klahr v. Vivienne Hu Llc D/B/A Vivienne Hu Boutique, Vivienne Hu

On September 5, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

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Sep 05, 2018

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Settlement

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Labor and Employment

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Jun 25, 2020

Min Yi Zeng v. Chinese Wah Lai Llc D/B/A Chinese Wah Lai Funeral Home

On August 23, 2018 a torts - other negligence (mistakes in death cert.) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

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Aug 23, 2018

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Settlement

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New York County Supreme Court

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Torts - Other Negligence (Mistakes in Death Cert.)

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Torts

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Dec 22, 2020

BHAN, MANICK A. vs. HOOI, WILSON

On August 1, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Heitler, Hon. Sherry Klein presiding.

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Aug 01, 2018

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Settlement

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New York County

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Property

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General Property

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Sep 19, 2021

Delores Jones v. Bsrep Ua Hertiage, Inc

On July 31, 2018 a torts - other (premises) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

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Jul 31, 2018

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Consolidation

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Torts - Other (Premises)

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Torts

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Dec 22, 2020

Richard Reynoso v. Gramercy 15 Corporation, Shades Of Green Llc

On June 21, 2018 a torts - other negligence (premises liability) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

26 Files

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Jun 21, 2018

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Settlement

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Torts - Other Negligence (Premises Liability)

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Dec 23, 2020

Jose Berrios v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority, The New York City Transit Authority, The City Of New York

On June 18, 2018 a torts - other (trip and fall) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge HEITLER, SHERRY presiding.

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Jun 18, 2018

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Active

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Torts - Other (trip and fall)

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Torts

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Feb 16, 2023

Louis Pagan v. Ama Design Build Llc, Ama Consulting Engineers, P.C., Arthur Metzler, Howard L. Cohen

On June 13, 2018 an other matters - contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

3 Files

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Jun 13, 2018

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Settlement

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Other Matters - Contract - Other

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Commercial

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Dec 24, 2020

Alejandro Torres v. New York City Housing Authority

On June 1, 2018 a torts - other negligence (premises liability) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

18 Files

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Jun 01, 2018

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Active

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Dec 24, 2020

Rafael Fernandez v. 1588 Llc

On May 23, 2018 a torts - other negligence (premises liability) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

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May 23, 2018

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Settlement

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Dec 24, 2020

Carrera Rs Llc v. 500 E. 87th Street Llc C, The Park 87 Condominium, The Board Of Managers Of Park 87 Condominium, Staffard Garson

On May 16, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

7 Files

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May 16, 2018

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Closed

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Jul 26, 2018

Jean Flagler v. West 147th Street Apartments, Lp

On May 11, 2018 a torts - other negligence (premises liability) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

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May 11, 2018

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Dec 23, 2020

Cristiana Reyes v. Janjan Realty Corp.

On May 9, 2018 a torts - other negligence (premises) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

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May 09, 2018

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Closed

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Dec 25, 2020

Naomi Diamond v. Warwick Market Owners Llc, Shoprite Of Warwick, Shop-Rite Supermarkets, Inc., Bbl Management Group, Llc, Bbl Development Group, Llc

On May 7, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

14 Files

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May 07, 2018

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Settlement

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Feb 19, 2020

Glenn Roepnack v. Chelsea Piers, L.P.

On April 30, 2018 a torts - other (personal injury) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

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Apr 30, 2018

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Active

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Torts - Other (Personal Injury)

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Torts

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Dec 25, 2020

Julio Cesar Romero v. Abner Properties Company

On April 30, 2018 a torts - other (labor law 241, 200) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

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Apr 30, 2018

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Settlement

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Torts - Other (Labor Law 241, 200)

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Torts

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Dec 25, 2020

Carolyn Byrne v. Vesdel Foods Inc. D/B/A Stage Door Deli

On April 24, 2018 a torts - other (premises liability) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K. Heitler presiding.

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Apr 24, 2018

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Settlement

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Nov 15, 2021

Roedell Dupree v. 510 West 22nd Street Owner Llc, 510 West 22nd Street Partners Llc, 510 West 22nd Street Manager Llc, Voa 510 West 22nd Street Llc, Albanese Organization, Inc., Albanese Development Corporation, Albanese 510 West 22nd , Llc, Cava Co…

On April 19, 2018 a torts - other negligence (construction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

21 Files

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Apr 19, 2018

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Judgment (Other)

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Torts - Other Negligence (Construction)

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Torts

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Construction

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Dec 25, 2020

Barbara Schupak v. South China Sea Restaurant Company, Inc.

On April 19, 2018 a torts - other negligence (premises-liability) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

19 Files

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Apr 19, 2018

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Settlement

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Torts

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Dec 25, 2020

Ping Lin Lee v. Woodward Affiliates, Llc, Dream Hotel Group, Llc

On April 3, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K. Heitler presiding.

16 Files

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Apr 03, 2018

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Settlement

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Sep 21, 2021

Lucy Lee v. Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts, Inc., The David Geffen Hall Cafe, John Doe, An Unidentified Waiter

On April 2, 2018 a torts - other (general negligence) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K Heitler presiding.

11 Files

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Apr 02, 2018

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Active

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Torts - Other (General negligence)

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Torts

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Dec 25, 2020

Robert Balsamello v. Broadway 52nd L.P., The Shubert Organization, Inc., Rudin Management Co. Inc., James E. Fitzgerald, Inc.

On March 28, 2018 a torts - other (labor law) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Sherry K. Heitler presiding.

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Mar 28, 2018

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Settlement

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Torts - Other (Labor Law)

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Torts

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Nov 21, 2023

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About

Sherry Klein Heitler
Current Appointment 1st Judicial District - New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Retired	1st Judicial District - New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Retired
Previous Appointment Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department	Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department
Education B.A., City University of New York at Hunter College - 1965 M.A., New York University - 1966 J.D., Fordham University School of Law - 1976	B.A., City University of New York at Hunter College - 1965 M.A., New York University - 1966 J.D., Fordham University School of Law - 1976

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Court Info

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Current Court:	NY - 1st Judicial District - New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Previous Court:	NY - Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Law Assistant	Civil Court of the City of New York	New York County, New York
Partner	Heitler and Levy, P.C.	New York County, New York
Judge	Civil Court of the City of New York	New York County, New York
Acting Justice	New York County Supreme Court in the First Judicial District	New York County, New York
Associate Justice	New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Judicial Department	New York County, New York
Justice	New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term in the First Judicial District	New York County, New York
Chief of Policy and Planning	New York State Unified Court System