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William Paterson

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Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1793 to 1806, appointed by Washington, and a delegate who proposed the New Jersey Plan at the 1787 Constitutional Convention.

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William Paterson ranks #183 of 270 in the Judge ranking, behind Kimba Wood, ahead of Edward Douglas White.

Significant founder and early justice with New Jersey Plan legacy; judicial output respected but not transformative.

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How good is William Paterson?
William Paterson scores 7.03/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Judge category. Significant founder and early justice with New Jersey Plan legacy; judicial output respected but not transformative.
What are the best alternatives to William Paterson?
See our alternatives page for William Paterson for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: James Wilson, James Iredell, William Cushing.
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Is William Paterson worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.03/10, William Paterson is a solid option in Judge. See all Judge ranked.

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