Charles H. Van Brunt

Charles Holmes Van Brunt (December 26, 1835 – May 26, 1905) was an American lawyer and judge from New York.

[2] He was admitted to the bar in 1858 and spent several years with the law firm, first as confidential clerk then as a partner.

[3] In 1869, Van Brunt became a Judge for the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York.

[4] In 1896, when the Appellate Division, First Judicial Department was formed, Governor Morton appointed him Presiding Justice of the court.

In 1903, he caused controversy when he accepted the position of president of the Windsor Trust Company, which he insisted was an honorary role.