Biography Category: Third Department

Justice Pierce H. Russell was born in Troy on May 25, 1878. He studied in the public schools, graduated from Troy Academy in 1896, … More Pierce H. Russell »

Justice William F. Santry was born on a farm at South Bay, on May 12, 1879. The farm was on the south shore of … More William F. Santry »

Justice Gilbert V. Schenck was a member of one of the oldest families in New York. Dating from the period of Dutch occupation, the … More Gilbert V. Schenck »

Justice Sewell also sat on the bench of the 2nd Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice Albert H. Sewell was born at … More Albert H. Sewell »

In 1983, Judge Simons was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Simons also sat on the bench of … More Richard D. Simons »

Justice Smith also sat on the bench of the 1st and 4th Departments; more information can be found HERE and HERE, respectively. Presiding Justice … More Walter Lloyd Smith »

Justice Edward O. Spain was designated a Justice of the Third Department effective December 30, 1994. He began his legal career in private practice … More Edward O. Spain »

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

Leslie E. Stein was born in New York in 1956. She received her B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, from Macalester College and her J.D., Magna … More Leslie E. Stein »

Justice Donald S. Taylor received his preliminary education in the public schools of Troy and graduated from Troy High School and then Colgate University … More Donald S. Taylor »