MCLE is pleased to join the Massachusetts Superior Court's 150th anniversary commemoration by making available, as a free public service to the bar, a series of short 10-minute video briefings offering practical and sage advice from more than thirty active and alumni members of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Each week, throughout the year, a new video featuring a different judge will be introduced to the collection of judicial musings from across the Commonwealth, together reflecting varied and rich judicial perspectives on all aspects of trial practice. Congratulations to the Superior Court and thank you for 150 years - and counting - of the Rule of Law.
Click on the images below to view the practice tips.
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Collaboration with Judge on Motions and Trials
Hon. Christine M. Roach
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
6:45 |
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Digesting Complex Information
Hon. Thomas R. Murtagh
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
6:17 |
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Preparing Witnesses
Hon. Barbara A. Dortch-Okara
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
5:31 |
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Thoughts on How to Try a Case
Hon. Thayer Fremont-Smith
Recall Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
10:25 |
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Summary Judgment
Hon. Jonathan Brant
Associate Justice, Massachusetts District Court
11:47 |
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Aspiring to the Bench
Hon. John M. Greaney
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
4:35 |
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Getting and Keeping a Good Reputation
Hon. Geraldine S. Hines
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
3:43 |
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Four Lessons From Jurors
Hon. Howard J. Whitehead
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
3:35 |
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Don't Underestimate the Jury
Hon. Paul A. Chernoff (Ret.)
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
9:19 |
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Don't Talk Us to Death
Hon. Janet L. Sanders
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
4:41 |
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Civility: Kill With Kindness
Hon. John P. Connor, Jr.
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
5:32 |
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Tips on Criminal Motions
Hon. Frank M. Gaziano
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
3:41 |
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Oral Advocacy & Civil Motions - Part II
Hon. Kathe M. Tuttman
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
7:00 |
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Oral Advocacy & Civil Motions - Part I
Hon. Kathe M. Tuttman
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
8:29 |
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Think About Mediation
Hon. John C. Cratsley
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
4:49 |
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Respect Your Judge
Hon. Paul A. Chernoff (Ret.)
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
11:32 |
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Bring Your Best Self to Court
Hon. Charles J. Hely
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
7:57 |
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Tips On Trying Criminal Cases To a Jury
Hon. John T. Lu
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
15:24 |
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Tips When Trying a Civil Case
Hon. Leila R. Kern
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
8:46 |
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The Ten Things Lawyers Do That Most
Irriate Judges
Hon. Richard E. Welch III
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
8:48 |
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Enjoy Your Practice Before the Superior Court
Hon. Carol S. Ball
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
6:17 |
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Active Listening Rather than Talking
Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
4:09 |
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Loose Lips Sink Ships
Hon. Paul A. Chernoff (Ret.)
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
5:34 |
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150th Public Education Goal - Tips for Superior Court Practice
Hon. Barbara Rouse
Chief Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
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