Walter W. Law Jr.

He was the son of Walter W. Law (1837–1924), the founder of Briarcliff Manor.

Law was a member of the New York State Assembly (Westchester Co., 3rd D.) in 1914, 1915, 1916 and 1917; and was Chairman of the Committee on Penal Institutions in 1915.

Nathan L. Miller as President of the New York State Tax Commission.

Al Smith in January 1923, for misfeasance in office and neglect of duty.

According to the charges brought against Law, he did not re-organize the Tax Department, as mandated when he was appointed by Miller; and he spent more money than appropriated by the State Legislature for running the Tax Department.