Biography Category: Appellate Division

Harry L. Taylor was born on April 14, 1866 in Halsy Valley, Tioga County, New York. He was educated in public schools in Spencer … More Harry L. Taylor »

James P. O’Donnell received his LL.B. from Albany Law School in 1948 and was admitted to practice in 1948. He practiced Law in Herkimer, … More James P. O’Donnell »

Marsh N. Taylor was born in Newton, Kansas on September 26, 1883. He lived in Salt Lake City until his family moved to Rochester … More Marsh N. Taylor »

In 2006, Judge Pigott was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Eugene F. Pigott, Jr. received his Juris Doctor … More Eugene F. Pigott, Jr. »

Elizabeth W. Pine graduated from Smith College and received her LL.B from Harvard Law School in 1960. Following her admission to practice on November … More Elizabeth W. Pine »

R. Foster Piper was born at Duke Center, Pennsylvania on August 9, 1889. He was the son of a Methodist minister. His upbringing was … More R. Foster Piper »

James Robson was born in Gorham, NY on January 1, 1851. He attended public schools and the Canandaigua Academy. He graduated summa cum laude … More James A. Robson »

Justice Rumsey also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. William Rumsey was born on October 18, … More William Rumsey »

S. Nelson Sawyer was born on October 6, 1858 in Palmyra, New York. He attended the Classical Union School of Palmyra, Phillips Andover Academy, … More S. Nelson Sawyer »

Emmett J. Schnepp was born on August 16, 1910. He graduated from law school and was admitted to practice in 1935. From 1942 to … More Emmett J. Schnepp »