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Statement of Samuel W. Seymour, President of the New York City Bar Association, on the New York State Judicial Compensation Commission’s Announcement

While the New York City Bar Association appreciates that the judicial compensation commission approved the first increase in New York judicial salaries in 13 years, we are disappointed at the size of the increase. We believe a substantially greater salary increase is both justified and appropriate.

August 26, 2011

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The New York City Bar Association (www.nycbar.org), since its founding in 1870, has been dedicated to maintaining the high ethical standards of the profession, promoting reform of the law and providing service to the profession and the public.  The Association continues to work for political, legal and social reform, while implementing innovative means to help the disadvantaged.  Protecting the public’s welfare remains one of the Association’s highest priorities.