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MR. THOMPSON HAS COMPILED AND UPDATED

MORE THAN 20 NEW ATTORNEYS’ COMMENTS FOR JUSTICE PROFILES:

William F. Ames, Thomas Brown, Frank Caruso, Catherine Cholakis, Catherine Di Domenico, Raymond

J. Elliott III, Molly Fitzgerald, John Fusco, Anthony Giacobbe, Ferris Lebous, Joseph Maltese, Larry

Martin, Patrick J. McGrath, Judith McMahon, Philip Minardo, Michael Nenno, Thomas D. Nolan, Robert

Noonan, Judith O'Shea, Barbara Panepinto, Terrence Parker, John C. Rowley, Phillip Rumsey, M. John

Sherman, Henry F. Zwack

Retired Judges Section — NEW!

The retired judges section features the biographies and profiles of more than 150 judges sitting on

assignment and working in mediation.

EXAMPLES OF ATTORNEYS’ QUOTES

Temperament/Demeanor

“He is an absolute peach. He never yells. He doesn't even need to raise his voice.”

“I have no complaints. He is patient. He treats the attorneys with dignity, and I think he's a natural. I have

liked him so far.”

Intelligence/Knowledge

“I found him knowledgeable on the applicable statutes. I was impressed. He was hands-on. He rolled his

sleeves up.”

On Trial

“I have had trials with her and I have had motions with her for as long as she has been a judge. I love her.

When I see that she has been assigned to my case, I am always really happy. Win, lose or draw, she does a

good job.”

Settlements

He is “not the most” effective judge in settling cases “but he is far from the worst. He is good.”

Adjournments/Continuances

“He is fair on everything else. I can't imagine why he would not be fair on [continuances].”

Proclivities

“Her cases do tend to linger for a very long time, because the expectations, the roadmap of the case, are

not set out very early on.”

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HIGHLIGHTS

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HUNDREDS OF UPDATED AND NEW

BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILES

Detailed biographical profiles on judges, set out in a clear, easy-to-read format with the latest

information about each judge’s:

• Professional history, plus biographical data such as birth date, education, interests, and activities

• Memberships in organizations and awards

• Political affiliation

• Recent publications

• Teaching and speaking engagements

• Recent noteworthy decisions

• Rules

• Address and phone number, along with names of clerks and secretaries

COURT DIRECTORY

Recent and comprehensive information on county and state courts in New York, including the names,

addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers of county officers and personnel related to court func-

tions, court officers and personnel, and an up-to-date roster of the judges with their phone numbers.

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