Nicholas A. Clemente J.D., LL.M. (2 February 1929 – 4 May 2009)was a justice of the New York State Supreme Court where he served for over 25 years, mainly in Brooklyn. He was also a professor, Judicial Hearing Officer and novelist. In 2005, he retired from the bench, after a brief tenure in Sullivan County, New York. He presided over a wide range of civil and criminal matters and became known for his expertise in medical malpractice cases.