Joseph F. Lisa

Joseph F. Lisa (born January 20, 1937) is an American politician, lawyer, and former judge from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly from 1969 to 1976, in the New York City Council from 1983 to 1991, and as a justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1996 to 2001.

Early life and education Lisa was born on January 20, 1937, in Queens, New York City. He received his early education in the New York City public schools.

Legal career Lisa was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1961. In 1991, he chose not to seek re-election to the Council.

Judicial career In 1992, Lisa was elected to the New York City Civil Court. In 1993, he was appointed an Acting Justice of the New York Supreme Court, a position he held until his election as a full Justice of the Supreme Court in 1996. He served on the Supreme Court until his retirement in 2001.

Post-judicial career After retiring from the bench, Lisa became Of Counsel to the law firm Finz & Finz, P.C. in Mineola, New York.

He served as an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the City University of New York from 1993 to 1994. He has lectured and written extensively on the social, legal, and ethical implications of law during epidemics and pandemics. He is a permanent member of the scientific community of the San Marino Scientific Conference in the Republic of San Marino.

Personal life Lisa is married and has three children.