Biography Category: Appellate Division

In 1983, Judge Simons was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Simons also sat on the bench of … More Richard D. Simons »

Justice Daniel V. McNamee was born October 13, 1874, in Chatham, Columbia County. He studied in the local public schools in Philmont, Columbia County, … More Daniel V. McNamee »

Justice Thomas E. Mercure graduated from Saint Michael’s College in 1965 and Georgetown University Law Center in 1968. A resident of Hudson Falls, in … More Thomas E. Mercure »

Justice Milton H. Merwin was born at Leyden in Lewis County, New York, on June 16, 1832. He was descended from Miles Merwin who … More Milton H. Merwin »

Justice Michael H. Kiley was born in Horicon, Warren County, on August 28, 1861. His parents had emigrated from Ireland just three years before, … More Michael H. Kiley »

Justice Ann T. Mikoll is one of the first two women appointed to the Appellate Division in New York State. In a dual appointment … More Ann T. Mikoll »

Justice John A. Lahtinen was appointed to the Third Department effective March 6, 2000. He is a graduate of Colgate University and Albany Law … More John A. Lahtinen »

Presiding Justice Parker was born at Owego in Tioga County on August 25, 1836. His father, John M. Parker, was a member of Congress … More Charles E. Parker »

Presiding Justice Harold E. Koreman was born in Albany on June 12, 1916. He attended Holy Cross Academy and Christian Brothers Academy, in Albany, … More Harold E. Koreman »

Justice Carl J. Mugglin was appointed to the Third Department effective June 14, 1999. Born in Walton, Delaware County, he is a graduate of … More Carl J. Mugglin »