Charles H. Van Brunt
It was said of Justice Charles H. Van Brunt that “an impartial application of sound law is his rule of action, and honest lawyers … More Charles H. Van Brunt »
Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court
John Van Voorhis
In 1953, Judge Van Voorhis was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Justice John Van Voorhis has been praised … More John Van Voorhis »
Thomas A. Adams
A native of Long Island, NY, Justice Thomas A. Adams was born on January 17, 1948 in Mineola and raised in Hempstead. He graduated … More Thomas A. Adams »
Robert F. Wagner
Born in Nastatten, Germany on June 8, 1877 to Reinhard and Magdalene Schmidt Wagner, Justice Wagner immigrated to the United States with his parents … More Robert F. Wagner »
Frank F. Adel
Justice Frank F. Adel was born in 1885 in New York. A graduate of Brooklyn Law School, he was admitted to the Bar on … More Frank F. Adel »
Richard W. Wallach
Born in 1927, Justice Wallach was raised in New York City and educated at the Fieldston School, where he was high school valedictorian in … More Richard W. Wallach »
Raymond E. Aldrich
Justice Raymond E. Aldrich, the son of Elbert and Melissa Aldrich (nee Finn) was born September 28, 1888 in Poughkeepsie, NY. In 1905, he … More Raymond E. Aldrich »
Isidor Wasservogel
Isidor Wasservogel was best known for conducting the inquiry into the activities of ambulance-chasing lawyers and accident claim agents in the late 1920s. He … More Isidor Wasservogel »
Myriam J. Altman
“An immigrant who reached the top ranks of her profession” (Saxon). Justice Myriam J. Altman was born Myriam Jarblum on April 12, 1939 in … More Myriam J. Altman »
Pardon C. Williams
Justice Williams also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. “In the thousand and one details which … More Pardon C. Williams »