Judge James P. Gilpatric: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. James P. Gilpatric (Ret.) served as a justice on the Ulster County Supreme Court in the 3rd Judicial District of New York. Gilpatric was elected to the bench on November 3, 2009. He retired in 2021.

Gilpatric held assignments on the Ulster County Domestic Violence Court and the Ulster County Drug Court. He received two public admonishments by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct (2004, 2008).

Prior to his election, Gilpatric was a judge on the Kingston City Court, a position to which he was elected in 1994. For much of this time, he also worked as a sole practitioner in his own private practice (1994 to 2007). Before that, he was a partner at Kaiser, Murray, Collier, Murphy & Gilpatric (1985 to 1994).

Gilpatric earned a B.A. from Siena College in 1973. He then completed a J.D. at Albany Law School in 1976. He was licensed to practice in New York (1977).

After graduating from law school, Gilpatric began his legal career as associate counsel to the New York State Emergency Financial Control. He served in that capacity until 1977, at which time he became a partner at Klein & Gilpatric. Then, in 1981, he was hired as a confidential law clerk for the Ulster County Supreme Court.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. James P. Gilpatric

King, Lionel v. King, Sherrian

On September 14, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

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Sep 14, 2023

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Closed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

Sosa-Marquez, Manuel v. Bonilla, Liliana

On August 8, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

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Aug 08, 2023

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Closed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

THOMAS, MICHAEL v. THOMAS, DOREEN

On July 24, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

Clark, Michele G v. Demis, Aladdin H

On July 23, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

DOOLE, NAFLAN ex. rel. v. SUPERINTENDENT, Shawangunk Correctional Facility et al

On July 17, 2023 om-habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

34 Files

Filed

Jul 17, 2023

Status

Appealed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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OM-Habeas Corpus

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Sep 06, 2024

Godineaux,Craig v. Godineaux,Nancy

On July 7, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2023

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Closed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

Bruno, Antonio v. Lilley, Lynn as Supt Eastern Corr Facility

On July 5, 2023 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

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Jul 05, 2023

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Closed

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

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May 01, 2025

Hines, Jud-Quann v. Lindsay, Stasha

On June 16, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2023

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Closed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

Maldonado, Kevin J v. Bentley, Monifah S

On June 2, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2023

Status

Closed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

Treistman, Ben Gary v. Ulster County SPCA

On May 26, 2023 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

May 26, 2023

Status

Closed

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Apr 30, 2025

Russell, Michelle v. Russell, Patrick

On May 25, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2023

Status

Closed

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Apr 17, 2025

DENMAN, KATHLENE G. v. DENMAN, MICHAEL

On May 25, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

Leeds, Morelli&Brown, P.C. et al IMO

On May 16, 2023 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

30 Files

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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SP-Other

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Sep 06, 2024

Andrianis, Alexander v. Ciaravino Irrevocable Family Trust et al

On May 9, 2023 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

8 Files

Filed

May 09, 2023

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Sep 06, 2024

Youngs, Robert v. McGuinness, Thomas as Sptnt of Shawangunk CF

On April 28, 2023 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2023

Status

Closed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

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Sep 06, 2024

Chorvas, Shenna L. v. Chorvas, Keith A.

On April 27, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Apr 27, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

PROGRESSIVE ADVANCED INSURANCE COMPANY v. GRIFFITH, LAWANDA et al

On April 14, 2023 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

22 Files

Filed

Apr 14, 2023

Status

Closed

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Supreme

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SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2025

Kellar Kellar&Jaiven IMO

On April 12, 2023 a comm-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Apr 12, 2023

Status

Closed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Comm-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

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General Commercial

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Sep 06, 2024

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. et al v. Moore, Joseph T. et al

On April 12, 2023 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

41 Files

Filed

Apr 12, 2023

Status

Consolidation

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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RP-Other

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Sep 06, 2024

Loucks, Robert v. Loucks, Jennifer

On April 10, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2023

Status

Closed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

LUTZ, MICHAEL R. v. BETTERS, HANNAH R.

On April 6, 2023 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

13 Files

Filed

Apr 06, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Aug 29, 2024

Cohn, Maxwell David v. Subbotina, Alyona

On March 31, 2023 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Mar 31, 2023

Status

Closed

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Ulster County

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Ulster County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 06, 2024

Intek Auto Leasing, Inc. v. Strong Towing LLC et al

On March 30, 2023 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

20 Files

Filed

Mar 30, 2023

Status

Closed

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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OM-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Sep 06, 2024

HUDSON VALLEY CREDIT UNION v. MUGNANO, PHILLIP

On March 28, 2023 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ulster County. Judge James P. Gilpatric presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2023

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Ulster County, NY

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OM-Other

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Apr 28, 2025

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About

James P. Gilpatric
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Ulster County Supreme Court	Ulster County Supreme Court
Election/Appointment November 3, 2009 - Ulster County Supreme Court	November 3, 2009 - Ulster County Supreme Court
Previous Appointment Kingston City Court	Kingston City Court
Education J.D., Albany Law School - 1976 B.A., Siena College - 1973	J.D., Albany Law School - 1976 B.A., Siena College - 1973

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Ulster County Supreme Court
Previous Court:	NY - Kingston City Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Counsel	New York State Emergency Financial Control	New York County, New York
Partner	Klein & Gilpatric	Ulster County, New York
Confidential Law Secretary	Ulster County Supreme Court	Ulster County, New York
Partner	Kaiser, Murray, Collier, Murphy & Gilpatric	Ulster County, New York
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	Ulster County, New York
Judge	Kingston City Court	Ulster County, New York
Justice	Ulster County Supreme Court	Ulster County, New York