Francis Martin
“Confidence of the public in our judiciary can be maintained only so long as justice is administered swiftly, fairly and fearlessly,” Justice Martin declared … More Francis Martin »
Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court
John V. Mcavoy
The judicial career of Justice John V. McAvoy was a long one, spanning 29 years or half his lifetime, as he died at the … More John V. Mcavoy »
Bentley Kassal
In June of 2009, on the 65th anniversary of D-Day, Bentley Kassal was awarded France’s highest honor, the French Legion of Honor Medal, in … More Bentley Kassal »
Francis D. McCurn
Justice McCurn also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. Francis D. McCurn was born in Westernmill, … More Francis D. McCurn »
Theodore R. Kupferman
Justice Theodore R. Kupferman was known as the Great Dissenter of the Appellate Division, First Department. According to The New York Law Journal, he … More Theodore R. Kupferman »
James M. McGuire
James M. McGuire was born on July 3, 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Fordham University in 1975 and received his law degree … More James M. McGuire »
E. Michael Kavanagh
Justice Kavanagh also sat on the bench of the 3rd Department; more information is available HERE. E. Michael Kavanagh was born on September 26, … More E. Michael Kavanagh »
Owen McGivern
From his election to the State Assembly in 1939, Owen McGivern was known for his strong, persuasive and witty public speaking. “He was master … More Owen McGivern »
John S. Lambert
Justice Lambert also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. Born in Johnsonville, New York on February … More John S. Lambert »
Chester B. McLaughlin
In 1917, Judge McLaughlin was appointed, and later elected, to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. It was written about Chester … More Chester B. McLaughlin »