Richard M. Platkin
Richard M. Platkin is a judge for the New York Court of Claims in Albany County, New York. He was appointed to this position in 2006 and his current term ends in 2023.[1] He also serves as an acting justice of the Albany County Supreme Court and the Greene County Supreme Court in the 3rd Judicial District.[2][3]
Education
Platkin received his bachelor's degree from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1985 and his J.D. degree from the Albany Law School in 1993.[1]
Career
Platkin began his career in 1993 as an associate of the law firm of Pennie & Edmonds. The following year, he became a law clerk to U.S. Appellate Court Judge Roger Miner. He then worked for Governor Pataki as assistant counsel (1995-2000), deputy counsel (2000-2002) and counsel (2003-2006). He was elected to the court of claims in 2006.[1]
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Federal courts:
Second Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Southern District of New York • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Southern District of New York
State courts:
New York Court of Appeals • New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division • New York Supreme Court • New York County Courts • New York City Courts • New York Town and Village Courts • New York Family Courts • New York Surrogates' Courts • New York City Civil Court • New York City Criminal Courts • New York Court of Claims • New York Problem Solving Courts
State resources:
Courts in New York • New York judicial elections • Judicial selection in New York
