William F Mastro Acting Presiding Justice Appellate Division Second Department

April 30, 2021 | New York Law Journal

William F. Mastro, Acting Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, writes: History teaches that such challenging times and vexing issues can sometimes produce widespread social unrest and the general perception that some individuals or groups are above the law. Thus, it is critical that when disputes, no matter how far-reaching and ominous, arise, we look to our institutions of government, and particularly to the courts and the legal profession, to resolve those controversies with fairness and equanimity.

By William F. Mastro, Acting Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department

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January 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

William F. Mastro, Acting Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, writes that despite the challenges presented by the department's staggering caseload, which have only been exacerbated by the mortgage foreclosure crisis, the dedicated Justices and non-judicial staff continue to rise to the occasion and remain consistently and conscientiously focused on resolving every matter in a timely and thoughtful manner.

By William F. Mastro, Acting Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department

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