New York State Bar Association Mourns the Death of Former President Joshua Pruzansky
5.5.2025
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of former New York State Bar Association President Joshua Pruzansky:
“As the child of immigrants, Joshua Pruzansky never lost sight of how lucky he was to be an American. He took delight in everything about our judicial system, marveling at the difficult decisions that judges had to make every day and praising their ability to be impartial. For more than half a century, he practiced law on Long Island, building deep and enduring relationships with his clients. As New York State Bar Association president from June 1, 1997, to June 1, 1998, he fought for higher reimbursement rates for court-appointed attorneys, advocated for lawyers to provide clients with a bill of rights, and opposed legislation that would have limited how much time consumers had to file auto insurance claims. He was a tough advocate for lawyers but also encouraged them to volunteer their time to worthy causes. He led by example; when TWA Flight 800 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport, killing all 230 people on board, he volunteered immediately to work with the families and make sure they knew their rights. He will be sorely missed.”
