Biography Category: Appellate Division

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 »

Walter J. Mahoney was born in Buffalo on March 10, 1908. He received his law degree from the State University of New York of … More Walter J. Mahoney »

John S. Marsh was born on March 6, 1908 in the Bronx and later moved to Niagara Falls with his family. He graduated from … More John S. Marsh »

Salvatore R. Martoche was designated to serve on the Appellate Division Fourth Department on May 3, 2004 by Gov. George Pataki. He has been … More Salvatore R. Martoche »