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Hon. Priscilla Hall (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
New York, NY, United States

About

Justice Hall's career spans over thirty years in the New York State judiciary, highlighted by her nine-year tenure as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department. Her extensive background includes presiding over thousands of cases across diverse legal fields such as commercial litigation, medical malpractice, and family law. Before her appellate appointment, she served as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Kings County, and held leadership roles including Administrative Judge of the Criminal Term. Her legal foundation was built through roles as a corporate attorney, a prosecutor, and a public defender.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Civil Rights Employment & Labor Estates & Probate Family Law & Divorce Government & Administrative Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Associate Justice
Appellate Division
Second Department
Administrative Judge
Supreme Court
Kings County (Criminal Term)
Justice
Supreme Court
Kings County
Judge
New York State Court of Claims
Judge
Criminal Court of the City of New York
Inspector General
New York City Department of Employment
Assistant Attorney General
New York State Department of Law
Assistant District Attorney
Kings County
Attorney
General Electric Company
Law Guardian
Legal Aid Society

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on appellate practice and judicial ethics at various bar association seminars
  • Contributor to judicial education programs for the New York State Unified Court System
  • Leadership roles within the New York State Association of Women Judges and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association

Positioning Takeaways

A highly distinguished former appellate justice with a comprehensive understanding of New York law, suitable for high-stakes mediation and arbitration across a broad spectrum of civil and commercial practice areas.

License & Certifications

  • New York State Bar

Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
M.S.
United Nations Graduate Study Program
B.A.
Brooklyn College

Distinction

One of the few jurists to have served at every level of the New York State court system, from the Criminal Court to the Appellate Division.

Reputation

Justice Hall is widely regarded for her deep legal knowledge, her balanced and fair approach to complex disputes, and her ability to facilitate resolutions in highly contentious matters.