Paul J. Yesawich, Jr.
Justice Yesawich also sat on the bench of the 3rd Department; more information can be found HERE. Paul J. Yesawich, Jr. was born on … More Paul J. Yesawich, Jr. »
Biography Category: First Department
Charles H. Van Brunt
It was said of Justice Charles H. Van Brunt that “an impartial application of sound law is his rule of action, and honest lawyers … More Charles H. Van Brunt »
John Van Voorhis
In 1953, Judge Van Voorhis was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Justice John Van Voorhis has been praised … More John Van Voorhis »
Robert F. Wagner
Born in Nastatten, Germany on June 8, 1877 to Reinhard and Magdalene Schmidt Wagner, Justice Wagner immigrated to the United States with his parents … More Robert F. Wagner »
Richard W. Wallach
Born in 1927, Justice Wallach was raised in New York City and educated at the Fieldston School, where he was high school valedictorian in … More Richard W. Wallach »
Isidor Wasservogel
Isidor Wasservogel was best known for conducting the inquiry into the activities of ambulance-chasing lawyers and accident claim agents in the late 1920s. He … More Isidor Wasservogel »
Pardon C. Williams
Justice Williams also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. “In the thousand and one details which … More Pardon C. Williams »
George Bundy Smith
In 1992, Judge Smith was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. A Freedom Rider and veteran of the civil … More George Bundy Smith »
Ellis J. Staley, Jr.
Justice Staley also sat on the bench of the 3rd Deparment; more information can be found HERE. Ellis J. Staley, Jr. was born on … More Ellis J. Staley, Jr. »
Aron Steuer
It was said of Justice Aron Steuer that he “had an intellect clear, formidable and with a fine cutting edge that left no one … More Aron Steuer »