Biography Category: Appellate Division

Justice Robert A. Lifson graduated from Huntington High School in 1967 and the State University of New York at Albany in 1971. He then … More Robert A. Lifson »

Justice David T. Gibbons was born in Brooklyn. He earned degrees from St. John’s University and St. John’s University School of Law. Gibbons joined … More David T. Gibbons »

Justice Gloria Goldstein earned a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1953 and graduated first in her class from Brooklyn Law School in 1956, … More Gloria Goldstein »

Justice William W. Goodrich was born on August 23, 1833 in Havana, NY. He graduated from Amherst College in 1852 before studying at Albany … More William W. Goodrich »

Justice Frank A. Gulotta studied law at St. John’s University Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1932. Before joining the bench, … More Frank A. Gulotta »

Justice William F. Hagarty was born in 1877 in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Brooklyn at the age of 11. He earned his law … More William F. Hagarty »

Justice James T. Hallinan was born in New York on June 1, 1889. He earned his law degree from New York Law School in … More James T. Hallinan »

Justice Edward J. Hart earned both his undergraduate and law degrees at St. John’s University. Before joining the bench, he worked in private practice … More Edward J. Hart »

Justice Hatch also served on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice Edward W. Hatch was born on … More Edward W. Hatch »

Justice Stanley Harwood was born in Brooklyn. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II, then earned degrees from Columbia College … More Stanley Harwood »