James P. Dawson ’67

JAMES P. DAWSON, Elizabethtown, NY, died December 12, 2022. Born in Ticonderoga, NY, Jim attended Albany Law School after his graduation from Saint Michael’s, where he was a member of ROTC. Following his law school graduation, he spent four years serving as a JAG officer in the U.S. Army. After an honorable discharge, Jim returned to Essex County, NY, where he practiced law for 16 years, serving as town attorney and county attorney. In 1991, Jim was elected as Essex County judge; in 1993, he was elected to the Supreme Court. He served for 14 years as a Supreme Court judge in the 4th Judicial District. He retired from the bench in 2008. Judge Dawson received many professional accolades, including the New York State Trial Lawyers Capital District Affiliate Award for Judicial Excellence in 2008. Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy; two daughters; two grandchildren; and extended family.