Judge John T. Ellis: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. John T. Ellis is a Justice of the Franklin County Supreme Court in the Fourth Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the Supreme Court bench in 2012.


He is a registered Republican.


Justice Ellis received his B.A. from Siena College in 1987. He went on to earn his J.D. from Albany Law School of Union University in 1990.


After graduating from law school, Ellis served as senior trial counsel in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Airborne JAG, where he held the rank of Captain. He served in the Airbourne for four years and then continued his service afterward as a reservist. Ellis received a meritorious service medal at the end of his service in 1994.


His civilian legal career includes serving as an attorney with Murray and Ellis LLP and also practicing as a sole practitioner at his own law firm. During his tenure in private practice, Ellis also served as a deputy county attorney for the Village of Tupper Lake Counsel. His areas of practice included civil litigation and family law.


In 2002, he entered the public arena, joining the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office, where he worked as an assistant district attorney for three years. Ellis then joined the New York State Unified Court System in 2005, during which time he served as a support magistrate for the Franklin County Family Court. Ellis held that position until his election to the Supreme Court.


He has served as a volunteer of the American Red Cross, the American Legion, the Rotary and the Knights of Columbus.


At the time of his election to the Supreme Court, Justice Ellis resided in the Village of Tupper Lakes with his wife, who serves as a local elementary school teacher, and their two children.

Recent Cases by Hon. John T. Ellis

On February 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Feb 05, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2024

On January 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Jan 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

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Jan 10, 2024

On December 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On December 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On December 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Dec 12, 2023

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Active

Judge

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Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On December 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Dec 05, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On November 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On November 29, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Nov 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On November 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Nov 27, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On November 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On November 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Nov 10, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On October 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Oct 25, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On October 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

Filed

Oct 17, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 30, 2024

On September 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

22 Files
Filed

Sep 27, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On September 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On September 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Sep 13, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On September 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Sep 06, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On September 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Sep 05, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2024

On August 29, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Aug 29, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On August 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

25 Files
Filed

Aug 24, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On August 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

24 Files
Filed

Aug 24, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. John T Ellis Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John T Ellis

Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 30, 2024

On August 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

28 Files
Filed

Aug 23, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. John T Ellis Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John T Ellis

Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On August 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. John T Ellis Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John T Ellis

Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On August 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Franklin County. Judge John T Ellis presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Aug 21, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. John T Ellis Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John T Ellis

Court

Franklin County

County

Franklin County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

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