Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court

Justice James N. White was appointed to the Third Department on September 8, 1993. A resident of Amsterdam, he had served as a Justice … More James N. White »

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 »

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 »