Statement From A.G. Schneiderman On The State Of The Judiciary Address

NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement on Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman’s State of the Judiciary address:

“I applaud Chief Judge Lippman’s unwavering commitment to the integrity of the residential foreclosure process in New York State. The Chief Judge has been a champion for justice – his reforms in this area have served as a national model in terms of fairness and efficiency. Building on this work, I look forward to partnering with Chief Judge Lippman to pass legislation this session that will provide appropriate procedural safeguards to homeowners facing foreclosure, so that every New Yorker gets the justice they deserve.”