Biography Category: Third Department

Justice John P. Colangelo was appointed to the Appellate Division, Third Department effective November 6, 2019.  He graduated from Brown University and New York … More John P. Colangelo »

Justice Phillip R. Rumsey was appointed to the Appellate Division, Third Department effective May 26, 2017. He graduated from Hamilton College and Syracuse University … More Phillip R. Rumsey »

Justice Robert C. Mulvey was appointed to the Appellate Division, Third Department effective March 1, 2016. He is a graduate of the State University … More Robert C. Mulvey »

Justice Eugene P. Devine was appointed to the Appellate Division, Third Department on April 15, 2014. He is a graduate of Villanova University and … More Eugene P. Devine »

Justice Yesawich also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice Paul J. Yesawich Jr. was appointed … More Paul J. Yesawich, Jr. »

Justice Howard A. Zeller was born February 26, 1912 in Syracuse and attended grade school there. His family moved to Munnsville in Madison County … More Howard A. Zeller »

Justice Leon C. Rhodes was born in Guilford, Chenango County. He was educated in the local schools. After being admitted to the Bar in … More Leon C. Rhodes »

Justice Edward C. Whitmyer was born May 5, 1861, in Schenectady. He was educated in the public schools and then at the Preparatory School … More Edward C. Whitmyer »

Justice Robert S. Rose was appointed a Justice of the Third Department effective March 2, 2000. He is a graduate of St. Lawrence University … More Robert S. Rose »

Justice Woodward also sat on the bench of the 2nd Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice John M. Woodward was born on … More John M. Woodward »