Biography Category: First Department

James M. McGuire was born on July 3, 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Fordham University in 1975 and received his law degree … More James M. McGuire »

Justice Kavanagh also sat on the bench of the 3rd Department; more information is available HERE. E. Michael Kavanagh was born on September 26, … More E. Michael Kavanagh »

From his election to the State Assembly in 1939, Owen McGivern was known for his strong, persuasive and witty public speaking. “He was master … More Owen McGivern »

Justice Lambert also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. Born in Johnsonville, New York on February … More John S. Lambert »

In 1917, Judge McLaughlin was appointed, and later elected, to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. It was written about Chester … More Chester B. McLaughlin »

Prior to his career in the law, Myles J. Lane, a standout athlete at Dartmouth, played football, baseball and hockey “with such accomplished versatility … More Myles J. Lane »

Justice Laughlin also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. It was said of Justice Frank C. … More Frank C. Laughlin »

In 1960, Judge Foster was appointed to the Court of Appeals and elected later that year. See his full biography HERE. Judge Foster also … More Sydney F. Foster »

As a Supreme Court Justice, Martin M. Frank condemned the “standard magistrates’ courts practice” of arraigning persons on “an assembly line basis.” He made … More Martin M. Frank »

When asked why she was leaving the bench, Appellate Division, First Department Justice Helen Freedman stated that she was following another longtime player into … More Helen E. Freedman »