Judge Christopher T. McGrath: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Nassau County Supreme Court, Department - IAS Part 25

Biography

The Hon. Christopher T. McGrath is a justice on the Nassau County Supreme Court in the 10th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench on November 7, 2023.


Prior to his election, McGrath was a senior partner at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo, a personal injury practice in Garden City. He joined the firm, previously named Sullivan Papain, in 1983.


McGrath earned a B.S. from St. John's University in 1980. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Dayton School of Law in 1983. He was licensed to practice in New York (1984). He is also board certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.


His memberships have included the Nassau County Bar Association and the Million Dollar Advocate Forum. He has also been involved with the Grievance Committee for the 10th Judicial District, and he has served on the New York State Judicial Screening Commission.


He is a recipient of the St. Thomas More Award from the Catholic Lawyers Guild (2012) and the Attorney Professionalism Award from the New York State Bar Association (2012).


McGrath was a resident of Hewlett, New York, at the time of his election.

Recent Cases by Hon. Christopher T. McGrath

On September 3, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Sep 03, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On August 17, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 17, 2026

Status

Consolidation

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

On August 3, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Aug 03, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2026

On July 23, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 23, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2026

On June 30, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 07, 2026

On June 16, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2026

Status

Stayed

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

On June 11, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 11, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2026

On June 8, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 08, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On May 28, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 28, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2026

On May 28, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 28, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On May 26, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 26, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 07, 2026

On May 22, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 22, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2026

On May 22, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 22, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On May 15, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 15, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2026

On May 14, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 14, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

On May 13, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 13, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2026

On May 12, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 12, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On May 7, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 07, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

On April 29, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

On April 28, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2026

On April 17, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

On April 16, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2026

On April 15, 2026 a sp-election law case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

SP-Election Law

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2026

On April 15, 2026 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nassau County. Judge Christopher T. McGrath presiding.

Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Nassau County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026