Gerald J Whalen Presiding Justice Appellate Division Fourth Department

April 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The bulwark of a strong and independent judiciary is necessary to protect our country against such momentary passions—compelling though they may be—for if we fail in that, we lose our very foundation.

By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department

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January 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, writes: Our oath to uphold the Constitution is an active duty assignment. Vigilance may not require perfection; nonetheless we are expected to be perfect in our earnestness to fulfill our duty. The promises that have been made require no less.

By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department

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