Biography Category: Third Department

Justice John T. Casey entered LaSalle Institute in South Troy as a member of the class of 1939 and emerged as valedictorian and colonel … More John T. Casey »

Justice Elizabeth A. Garry was appointed to the Appellate Division, Third Department, effective March 19, 2009. She graduated from Alfred University and Albany Law … More Elizabeth A. Garry »

In 1920, Judge Chase was elected to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Emory A. Chase, born August 31, 1854, … More Emory A. Chase »

In 1969, Judge Gibson was appointed, and later elected, to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge James Gibson was born … More James Gibson »

Justice Alden Chester was born at Westford in Otsego County on September 4, 1848. He was educated in the local schools and at Westford … More Alden Chester »

Presiding Justice Aaron V. S. (Van Schaick) Cochrane was born on a farm in Coxsackie, Greene County, on March 14, 1858. He received his … More Aaron V. S. Cochrane »

Justice Felix J. Aulisi was born in Laviano, Italy, in the province of Salerno, in 1901. During his youth, he lived with his mother … More Felix J. Auslisi »

In 1963, Judge Bergan was elected to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Bergan also sat on the bench of … More Francis Bergan »

Justice James A. Betts was a native of Broadalbin in Fulton County; he was born on March 18, 1853. He was educated in the … More James A. Betts »

Justice F. Walter Bliss was born in Gilboa, Schoharie County, on April 27, 1892. His father was a merchant and county clerk. He graduated … More F. Walter Bliss »