Supreme Judicial Court Appoints New Reporter of Decisions (11/8)

BOSTON, MA -- The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced that they have appointed Madchen (Maddie) S. Makara, Esq., as the new Reporter of Decisions for the Supreme Judicial Court, effective January 28, 2024. Attorney Makara will succeed Brian H. Redmond, Esq., who will retire as Reporter of Decisions in January. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Appoints Hon. Heidi E. Brieger as Chief Justice of the Trial Court

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced the appointment of the Honorable Heidi E. Brieger as the new Chief Justice of the Trial Court pursuant to G.L. 211B, § 6, effective December 22, 2023. Judge Brieger was appointed Chief Justice of the Superior Court in June 2021. She succeeds Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke, who will reach the mandatory retirement age in December after serving in the position since January 2022. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Presents 2023 Pro Bono Committee Awards to Three Attorneys and a Law Student (10/25)

BOSTON, MA — At a ceremony today at the John Adams Courthouse in Boston, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd presented Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards to three attorneys and a law student selected by the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services, in recognition of their exceptional dedication to providing volunteer services for persons who cannot afford an attorney for their essential legal needs. Read Full Article

​The Massachusetts Superior Court seeks to fill two Research Attorney positions

​The Massachusetts Superior Court seeks to fill two Research Attorney positions, serving all the Justices of the Superior Court. This is a professional, permanent position within the Administrative Office of the Superior Court. Research Attorneys assist the Justices with legal research, writing, and analysis. Research Attorneys prepare draft decisions, research memoranda, and other documents; analyze and research specific legal issues and questions for the judges; and may assist in training and oversight of other legal research staff and interns. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court to Present Pro Bono Committee Awards to Three Attorneys and a Law Student

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd will present awards to three attorneys and a law student selected by the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services, in recognition of their exceptional dedication to providing volunteer services for persons who cannot afford an attorney for their essential legal needs. Read Full Article