Ballotpedia, Janice Robinson

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Janice is originally from Brooklyn. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and speech arts from Hofstra University and a law degree from American University Washington College of Law. She lives with her husband and their 2 children in Bedford Stuyvesant.

Janice currently works as senior counsel for Travelers Insurance practicing as a civil litigator. She formerly served as staff counsel at Travelers. 

Janice Robinson's campaign for civil court judge in District 6 is her first run for public office.

As senior in-house counsel, defends against civil cases against Travelers, and works in arbitration, appeals, and non-jury trials alongside drafting briefs and executing oral arguments. 

- As senior in-house counsel, defends against civil cases against Travelers, and works in arbitration, appeals, and non-jury trials alongside drafting briefs and executing oral arguments. 

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Believes Brooklyn deserves "fair and equal justice" that is "compassionate and understanding" and considers individual circumstances.

- Believes Brooklyn deserves "fair and equal justice" that is "compassionate and understanding" and considers individual circumstances.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes that own litigation experience in Kings Municipal Court will help to effectively handle the heavy caseload judges in the district receive.

- Believes that own litigation experience in Kings Municipal Court will help to effectively handle the heavy caseload judges in the district receive.

Judicial Administration

As of September 24, 2024, Janice Robinson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Janice Robinson

Ballotpedia: Janice Robinson

Janice Robinson's campaign for civil court judge in Kings Municipal Court District 6 is her first run for public office.

Worked as senior in house counsel at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

As a civil litigator for 21 years, the candidate has experience in handling personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance cases.

As a civil litigator in Brooklyn, worked for major insurance companies for over 20 years.

As senior in-house counsel, "serve in a Litigator capacity to defend civil no-fault matters against Travelers; work on cases from receipt of summons and complaint to trial or final dispositive motion decision; Engage in non-jury trials, motion arguments, AAA arbitrations and appeals including drafting briefs and composition and execution of oral arguments and conduct Examinations under Oath."

- As senior in-house counsel, "serve in a Litigator capacity to defend civil no-fault matters against Travelers; work on cases from receipt of summons and complaint to trial or final dispositive motion decision; Engage in non-jury trials, motion arguments, AAA arbitrations and appeals including drafting briefs and composition and execution of oral arguments and conduct Examinations under Oath."

Believes she is "keenly aware of what makes a judge effective."

Believes the judicial bench should reflect the community it serves, saying, "Fairness and judicial equality start with those who are entrusted with the task of listening, assessing and making the important decisions that affect the people of our community."

As a New York City civil court judge, made weekly appearances in civil court motion and trial parts in the Bronx, New York, Richmond, and Kings County.

Believes judges should possess professionalism, legal knowledge, listening skills, respect for litigants, and the ability to efficiently manage large caseloads.

Believes in "fair and equal justice" for all.

Believes in a strong commitment to justice and community involvement in judicial administration.

Believes that her experience in Kings Municipal Court as a litigator will help her to effectively handle the heavy caseload judges in the district receive.

- Believes that her experience in Kings Municipal Court as a litigator will help her to effectively handle the heavy caseload judges in the district receive.

Janice was born and raised in Brooklyn and attended Hofstra University for a bachelor's degree in psychology and speech arts and American University Washington College of Law for her law degree. She lives in Bedford Stuyvesant with her husband and their 2 children.

Janice Robinson has been a civil litigator in Brooklyn working for major insurance companies for over 20 years. She is currently a senior in-house counsel and makes weekly appearances in civil court motion and trial parts in Bronx, New York, Richmond, and Kings County.

As of September 26, 2024, Janice Robinson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.