Willard Bartlett
In 1906, Judge Bartlett was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his biography HERE.
Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court
George Bedlock
Justice George J. Beldock was born in 1903 in Poland, where he lived until the age of two when he moved to the United … More George Bedlock »
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 »
Ariel E. Belen
Justice Ariel E. Belen graduated from Brooklyn College in 1978 and earned his J.D. with a specialization in International Legal Affairs from Cornell Law … More Ariel E. Belen »
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 »
A. David Benjamin
“He became active in the Republican Party’s Brooklyn organization early in his career as a lawyer, establishing himself as an outspoken expert on election … More A. David Benjamin »
Henry L. Sherman
It was said of Justice Henry L. Sherman that “He was one of the outstanding jurists of the day . . . His opinions … More Henry L. Sherman »
Bernard L. Shientag
In a Letter to the Editor of the New York Times upon the passing of Justice Shientag, Mr. James McGurrin wrote: “While Bernard L. … More Bernard L. Shientag »
Samuel J. Silverman
Samuel Joshua Silverman was born in Odessa, Russia, on September 25, 1908. He and his family emigrated to New York in 1913, and he … More Samuel J. Silverman »
Walter Lloyd Smith
Justice Smith also sat on the bench of the 3rd and 4th Departments; more information can be found HERE and HERE, respectively. Born in … More Walter Lloyd Smith »