Re-Elect Judge Ellis

Welcome to my website.  I am running for the New York State Supreme Court in the Fourth Judicial District.  I have practiced law for 36 years, both as a self-employed attorney and as a public servant.  My legal career began as a Judge Advocate General attorney in the 82nd Airborne Division.  For the past fourteen years I have presided in Supreme Court.  I have heard thousands of cases, from the mundane, a stolen pig, to the more sensational, the attempted renaming of Paul Smith’s College.   I strive to issue decisions that are balanced, fair and compassionate.   I understand that justice delayed is justice denied and rarely have cases go over the accepted standards and goals time frames set forth by our Administrative Judge.   I am aware that in deciding cases there is likely to be one party that does not agree with my decision.   I steadfastly follow the statutes and case law, endeavoring to issue decisions quickly and efficiently.

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If re-elected, I would bring to the bench my varied experiences accumulated over my 36 year legal career and also my experiences in life, such as serving as a Board Member on the Red Cross Board and the Rotary board.   The total of this experience is tempered by my understanding of what it is like to raise a family and to deal with all that life has in store.  Please support me on November 3rd  to continue my service to you and this great State and indivisible Nation.