Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit announced on May 29 that Timothy P. Lyster will be appointed as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of New York in Rochester.
The announcement confirms that Lyster will assume duties at the federal courthouse in Rochester, which serves part of the Western District of New York. The appointment comes from the Court of Appeals, which holds authority to select bankruptcy judges within its jurisdiction.
No further details regarding Lyster’s background or prior experience were included in the announcement. Additional information about his start date or term length was not provided.
Bankruptcy judges are responsible for presiding over cases involving personal and business bankruptcies, overseeing legal proceedings related to financial restructuring and debt resolution within their districts.
The court said a full press release is available with more details about this appointment.
