Biography Category: Fourth Department

Donald J. Wisner graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1963 and received hs law degree from Albany Law School in 1966. Following … More Donald J. Wisner »

Justice Williams also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Pardon C. Williams was born on July … More Pardon C. Williams »

Robert F. Thompson was born in Canandaigua, New York on July 31, 1870. He attended public schools in Phelps Village and the Canandaigua Academy. … More Robert F. Thompson »

Justice Witmer also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. G. Robert Witmer, was born in Webster, … More G. Robert Witmer »

Joseph D. Valentino is a graduate of Aquinas Institute, Niagara University, and St. John’s University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar … More Joseph D. Valentino »

H. Douglass Van Duser was born on March 24, 1885 in Newark, New York. He graduated from Newark High School, received a degree from … More H. Douglass Van Duser »

Raymond C. Vaughan was born in 1887 in Lapier, Michigan, the son of a prominent political functionary who was once the Michigan Secretary of … More Raymond C. Vaughan »

Hamilton Ward was born in Salisbury, Herkimer County, NY on July 3, 1829. He read law in the office of A. & W. P. … More Hamilton Ward »

S. Nelson Sawyer was born on October 6, 1858 in Palmyra, New York. He attended the Classical Union School of Palmyra, Phillips Andover Academy, … More S. Nelson Sawyer »

Emmett J. Schnepp was born on August 16, 1910. He graduated from law school and was admitted to practice in 1935. From 1942 to … More Emmett J. Schnepp »