BAEC Begins Judicial Candidate Rating Process 20 | March/April 2023 | BAEC Bulletin
The Bar Association of Erie County will rate the following candidates for Judicial office:
Erie County Family Court Hon. Mary Giallanza Carney Hon. Shannon E. Filbert Hon. Deanne M. Tripi
Buffalo City Court Tiffany R. Perry
In accordance with the Association’s bylaws and mission, the BAEC’s Judiciary Committee studies and rates candidates for judicial office. Any other candidates running for these offices will also be rated as they are identified. If you know of other candidates for New York State Supreme Court, Erie County Court, Erie County Surrogate, Erie County Family Court, or Buffalo City Court, please contact the Chair of the Judiciary Committee, listed below. Anonymous comments will not be considered. Confidentiality will be strictly observed.
You may call or write to any of these committee members:
Daniel M. Killelea, Chair: (585) 937-8987; dkillelea@gilmourkillelea.com Paul A. Bender: (716) 856-3200; pbender@benderlawbuffalo.com Gregory V. Pajak: (716) 566-2208; gregory.pajak@cellinolaw.com Scott M. Philbin (716) 854-4300; sphilbin@gross-shuman.com Thank you for your input and participation in the judicial rating process. Candidates considering judicial office this year are encouraged to contact the Bar Association at (716) 852-8687 ext. 120 immediately and request a Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire or via email at skohlbacher@ eriebar.org so as to ensure eligibility for a Bar Association rating. The deadline for submission of Judicial Evaluation Questionnaires for all judicial offices other than New York State Supreme Court is April 13, 2023; for State Supreme Court candidates, the deadline is June 15, 2023.
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