Biography Category: Appellate Division

Henry J. Kimball was born in 1889. He was educated at Cornell Law School, and was admitted to the bar on March 17, 1913. … More Henry J. Kimball »

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 »

Justice Halpern also sat on the bench of the 3rd Department; more information can be found HERE. Philip Halpern was born on November 12, … More Philip Halpern »

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 »