Per diem coverage for busy attorneys — in minutes.
Book New York per diem attorneys to cover your appearances, calendar calls, conferences, routine motions and depositions — without hiring full-time or spending hours of your day in different courts ...
Typical confirmations in under 30 minutes during court hours.
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Appearances covered124
Average confirm time18 min
A streamlined, court‑ready system built for busy litigators, solo practitioners, and firms that need reliable per diem coverage — not chaos.
Tell us the court, part, time, caption, and what you need done. Attach any orders, stipulations, or prior decisions we should know about. Submit payment and ...
Our network of litigators and appearance counsel is filtered by court, practice area, and instructions so your coverage is courtroom‑ready.
After the appearance, you get a clear, same‑day report of what happened on the record plus next steps.
We focus on courts where per diem coverage makes the biggest difference. If you don’t see your court listed, reach out — we’re expanding rapidly.
Supreme & Civil Courts
Bronx, Queens, Kings, Manhattan & Richmond County
Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Upstate NY & NJ
Need recurring coverage? We support standing orders for high‑volume dockets so your calendar is protected weeks in advance.
Virtual and in-person appearances
Preliminary & compliance conferences
Status, motion, and discovery conferences
Calendar calls & adjournments
Orders to show cause & motion submissions
Simple oral argument with clear instructions
Depositions, Examinations Under Oath
Complex hearings are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis to ensure the right fit.
Flat per diem rates with no surprise add‑ons. Volume and firm‑wide arrangements available.
Per diem coverage used by attorneys who can’t afford to miss a date or lose credibility in court.
“Instant Per Diem has completely de‑risked our NYC practice. I can handle my city appearances and still know every Westchester and Long Island appearance is handled by someone who knows the part and the judges.”
Partner, boutique litigation firm
“Their reports read like my own notes and arrive the same afternoon. It’s the only per diem service I trust to pick up a last‑minute calendar call without drama.”
Solo practitioner, civil practice
“We went from scrambling for coverage every week to having a predictable, systematized process. My associates are happier and our clients never feel the chaos.”
Managing partner, regional firm
Share the details of your upcoming appearance and we’ll confirm coverage, typically within one court hour.
Professional per diem attorneys
Transparent, flat per diem rates
Same‑day appearance reports *
Support for last‑minute conflicts when possible
Use this form to request coverage for an upcoming appearance. We’ll follow up with confirmation and any questions.
Need urgent same‑day coverage? Call us after submitting so we can prioritize your request.
Still wondering how Instant Per Diem fits into your practice? These are the questions we hear from litigators and firm administrators most often.
We recommend submitting your request as soon as you receive the court date. That said, we routinely handle next‑day and even same‑day coverage when the calendar and court allow. The more lead time you provide, the better we can match the right attorney and anticipate any court‑specific nuances.
Our per diem network consists of licensed attorneys with appearance and litigation experience in the courts they cover. We screen for professionalism, and reliability. For ongoing relationships, we can prioritize the same per diem attorneys for your matters when scheduling allows.
Yes, in many cases — but we evaluate these matters individually to ensure the right fit. For routine calendar calls, conferences, and simple motions, our coverage is typically automatic. For evidentiary hearings, complex oral argument, or high‑stakes matters, the assigned attorney will review the file before confirming coverage.
You receive a clear written summary covering what happened on the record, any new deadlines or orders, and recommended next steps. If the court directs any immediate action, we flag it in the report so your team can respond quickly.
Yes. For firms that regularly need coverage across multiple parts, counties, or practice areas, we build a custom plan that reflects your expected volume and complexity. This often includes priority matching, a dedicated coordinator, and consolidated monthly invoicing.
Protect your calendar, your clients, and your reputation in every courtroom you appear in.