New Appointments
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Hon. Timothy P. Lyster
Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit announced today that the Court of Appeals will appoint Timothy P. Lyster as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of New York in Rochester.
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Hon. James T. Bentley
Chief Judge Raymond J. Lohier, Jr., of the United States Court of Appeals for he Second Circuit announced today that the Court of Appeals has selected James T. Bentley as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. Click here for full press release.
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Hon. Edward Bernatavicius
Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit have appointed Edward K. Bernatavicius as a bankruptcy judge on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. His 14-year term began today, July 6, 2026, when Chief Bankruptcy Judge Julia W. Brand of the Central District administered the oath of office.…
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Hon. Misty Perry Isaacson
Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit have appointed Misty A. Perry Isaacson as a bankruptcy judge on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Her 14-year term began Thursday, June 25, 2026, when Chief Bankruptcy Judge Julia W. Brand of the Central District administered the oath of…
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Hon. Craig A. Pugatch
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has announced the appointment of the Honorable Craig A. Pugatch as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division, effective June 1, 2026. The Eleventh Circuit is responsible for the appointment of all bankruptcy judges within the states of…
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Hon. David H. Leigh
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has appointed David H. Leigh to the bankruptcy bench for the District of Utah effective April 16, 2026. Most recently, Judge Leigh was a shareholder and director at Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. in Salt Lake City where his practice focused on both bankruptcy and…