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 »
Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court
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 »
George Bundy Smith
In 1992, Judge Smith was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. A Freedom Rider and veteran of the civil … More George Bundy Smith »
Ellis J. Staley, Jr.
Justice Staley also sat on the bench of the 3rd Deparment; more information can be found HERE. Ellis J. Staley, Jr. was born on … More Ellis J. Staley, Jr. »
Aron Steuer
It was said of Justice Aron Steuer that he “had an intellect clear, formidable and with a fine cutting edge that left no one … More Aron Steuer »
Harold A. Stevens
In 1974, Judge Stevens was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. The first African American to be appointed to … More Harold A. Stevens »
Joseph P. Sullivan
The son of a New York City Corrections Officer and a first generation American, Justice Joseph P. Sullivan has the distinction of being the … More Joseph P. Sullivan »
George Tilzer
George Tilzer was born on September 17, 1899, in New York City. He received his law degree from New York University Law School in … More George Tilzer »
Israel Rubin
Israel Rubin was born on December 14, 1926. He graduated from St. John’s University in 1949 and received his law degree from its Law … More Israel Rubin »