Judge Oliver N. Blaise III - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Oliver N. Blaise, III is a justice of the Broome County Supreme Court in the Sixth Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the Supreme Court in 2019.

Blaise received a B.A. (1993) and an M.A. (1994) from the State University of New York at Albany. He went on to earn a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 1997.

After law school, Blaise joined the law firm Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, where he practiced as an associate until being named a partner in 2004. At the firm, his civil litigation practice included intellectual property, personal injury, and commercial litigation. He also served as general counsel to local municipalities, fire districts, fire companies, and school districts.

In addition to his private practice, Blaise served as an election commissioner with the Broome County Board of Elections from 2016 to 2019.

Blaise served as president of the Broome County Bar Association and a board chair of the Broome County Bar Foundation.

He was also president of the Binghamton Sertoma Club and a member of the board of directors of the United Way of Broome County.

Away from the bench, Blaise enjoys reading, running and exercising, watching baseball, and spending time with his family. He and his wife have four children.

Blaise is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Oliver N. Blaise III

David H Cohen DBA TCA RENTALS v. Shavonne Corbett

On June 11, 2024 a real property - other (evictions) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N. Blaise III presiding.

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Jun 11, 2024

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Broome County, NY

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Real Property - Other (Sell Real Property)

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Property

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General Property

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Jun 03, 2024

Alicia Moira Thoennes for leave to change her name to Alicia Moira Howard

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N. Blaise III presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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Broome County, NY

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Family

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Name Change

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May 18, 2024

In the Matter of the Application of CATHERINE ANN CARELLO For Leave to Assume the Name CATHERINE ANN HARVEY

On April 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N. Blaise Iii presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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Supreme

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Broome County, NY

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Family

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Apr 20, 2024

Noore Hame Husseini as parent and natural guardian, A H an infant v. Lowe'S Home Centers, Llc

On March 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N. Blaise Iii presiding.

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Mar 27, 2024

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Torts

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Mar 29, 2024

John E Frobel v. Karen E Frobel

On March 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N. Blaise III presiding.

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Mar 25, 2024

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 15, 2024

In The Matter Of The Application Of Laurie Eric And Jason Eric, As Parents And Natural Guardians Of I####### E###, And Infant v. For Leave To Settle A Claim Of An Infant, Pursuant To N.Y. Civil Practing Law And Rules Sec.1208.

On March 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Mar 12, 2024

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Mar 14, 2024

J Huxley v. S Hoxha, Does 1-5

On February 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Feb 13, 2024

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Feb 23, 2024

Heather Lewis v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

On February 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Feb 12, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Torts

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General Torts

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Feb 23, 2024

Sefcu v. Walter Skiba, Constance Skiba, M&T Bank

On January 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Jan 08, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jan 09, 2024

Odai Abdalla v. Geico General Insurance Company

On January 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Jan 04, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 05, 2024

Eladio M. Murphy v. Daniel F. Martuscello, Frederick J. Akshar

On December 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Dec 21, 2023

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Habeas Corpus

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Feb 01, 2024

Visions Federal Credit Union v. 4ward Sales, Llc, Thomas G Dwyer Individually and d/b/a 4Ward Sales, LLC

On December 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Dec 06, 2023

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Confession of Judgment

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jan 24, 2024

Marlaina Teeples, Kyra Lynn Simmons v. Union Endicott Csd

On December 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Dec 05, 2023

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Jan 24, 2024

Mary Denson v. City Of Binghamton, Binghamton Housing Authority

On December 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Dec 04, 2023

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Jan 28, 2024

William Gabriel v. Nbt Bank

On November 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

11 Files

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Nov 16, 2023

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Closed

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 25, 2024

Nicole Nealy On Behalf Of, Liam Nealy An Infant v. New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Vestal Central School District

On November 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

12 Files

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Nov 16, 2023

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Disposed

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Jan 24, 2024

In the Matter of the Application of The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and Endicott: Wesley United Methodist Church, formerly known as Wesley Methodist Church of West Corners, Inc., also known as The Wesley Methodist…

On November 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Nov 15, 2023

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Jan 25, 2024

Community Bank, N.A. v. Paul F Chvatal

On November 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Nov 06, 2023

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Jan 25, 2024

United Health Services Hospitals, Inc. v. Robert Hopkins

On November 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

11 Files

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Nov 03, 2023

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Closed

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Jan 25, 2024

Timothy J. Ingraham v. Michelle M. Ingraham

On November 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

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Nov 02, 2023

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jan 24, 2024

In The Matter Of The Petition Of State Farm Fire And Casualty Company v. Ashleigh Smith

On October 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

25 Files

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Oct 25, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Jan 24, 2024

City Of Binghamton, New York v. Not Applicable. Map 8

On October 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Oliver N Blaise Iii presiding.

36 Files

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Oct 12, 2023

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Disposed

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Broome County

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Broome County, NY

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Property

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Eminent Domain

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Jan 24, 2024

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About

Oliver N. Blaise III
Current Appointment 6th Judicial District - Broome County Supreme Court	6th Judicial District - Broome County Supreme Court
Education B.A., State University of New York at Albany - 1993 M.A., State University of New York at Albany - 1994 J.D., Syracuse University College of Law - 1997	B.A., State University of New York at Albany - 1993 M.A., State University of New York at Albany - 1994 J.D., Syracuse University College of Law - 1997

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - 6th Judicial District - Broome County Supreme Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (607) 240-5800
Clerk Fax:	+1 (607) 240-5940
Chambers:	+1 (607) 240-5807
Chamber Fax:	+1 (607) 240-5936

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP	None
Partner	Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP	None
Election Commissioner	Broome County Board of Elections	Broome County, New York
Justice	Broome County Supreme Court	Broome County, New York