Biography Category: Appellate Division

Justice Merrell also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Edgar Merrell was born in Lowville, NY … More Edgar S. K. Merrell »

Frederick W. Kruse was born on June 25, 1852 in the German State of Mecklenburg-Schwerein into a peasant family. His family emigrated to the … More Frederick W. Kruse »

Justice Lambert also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. John S. Lambert was born in Washington … More John S. Lambert »

George A. Larkin was born in Olean, NY on December 10, 1878, the son of a cigar maker. He attended social public schools and … More George A. Larkin »

Justice Laughlin also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Frank C. Laughlin was born in Newstead, … More Frank C. Laughlin »

John F. Lawton graduated with honors from St. John’s University School of Law in 1955. Following his admission to practice that year, Justice Lawton … More John F. Lawton »

In 1940, Judge Lewis was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Edmund H. Lewis was born on August 30, … More Edmund H. Lewis »

In 1986, Judge Hancock was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Stewart F. Hancock, Jr. was born in Syracuse … More Stewart F. Hancock, Jr. »

George Hardin was born in 1832. He began his legal career in the 1850’s and was elected District Attorney for Herkimer County in 1858 … More George A. Hardin »

Michael F. Dillon was born in City of Lackawanna on April 20, 1927. He received his LL.B from the State University of New York … More Michael F. Dillon »