Judge Vincent W. Versaci nominated to fill Schenectady County Surrogate Court vacancy

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he has nominated the Honorable Vincent W. Versaci to fill an interim vacancy in the Schenectady County Surrogate Court.

"I am ready for the unique challenge of presiding over the Schenectady County Surrogate Court," said Judge Versaci. "I look forward to serving the people who will come before me and getting out to meet the voters before the special election in November."

The Schenectady County Democratic Committee’s Executive Committee unanimously recommended Judge Versaci based on his unique experience, high qualification, and dedication to the local community.

Under the New York State Constitution, the Governor may nominate individuals to fill vacancies on the Surrogate Court until those vacancies can be filled at the next general election. If the Governor's nomination is confirmed by the Senate, this nominee will serve until December 31, 2010.

The Honorable Vincent W. Versaci has been nominated to serve as a Judge of the Schenectady County Surrogate Court, filling a vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Barry Kramer who was elected to Supreme Court in 2009, the second Democrat in two years to win a Supreme Court seat. Judge Versaci is currently a City Court Judge in the City of Schenectady and an Acting County Court Judge for Schenectady County. Prior to being elected to the bench, Judge Versaci practiced law in the areas of personal injury, matrimonial law, family law and estate litigation in private practice. He was an associate for Frank M. Putorti, Jr. in Schenectady. He received his B.A. from the University of Rochester in 1993, and his J.D. from Albany Law School in 1996.