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Hon. Bonnie H. MacLeod (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Boston, MA, United States

About

Following a distinguished tenure of over two decades on the Massachusetts trial courts, including fifteen years as a Superior Court Justice, this neutral transitioned to private practice in private practice. Her judicial career was marked by presiding over complex litigation within the Business Litigation Session and serving as the Regional Administrative Justice for Civil Business in Suffolk County. She has extensive experience managing diverse civil disputes ranging from high-stakes commercial contracts to sensitive employment and medical malpractice matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Government & Administrative Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
2016
Associate Justice
Massachusetts Superior Court
2000–2015
Regional Administrative Justice for Civil Business
Suffolk County Superior Court
Justice
2011–2014
Business Litigation Session
Massachusetts Superior Court (2007–2009
2011)
Associate Justice
Massachusetts District Court
Partner
1995–2000
Finn & MacLeod
1984–1995
Assistant Attorney General
Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
1976–1983
Law Clerk
Massachusetts Superior Court
1975–1976

Publications Leadership

  • Contributor to the Massachusetts Superior Court Civil Practice Jury Instructions
  • Frequent lecturer for the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
  • Speaker at various Boston Bar Association and Massachusetts Bar Association programs
  • Former member of the Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Guide
  • Past participant in the Superior Court’s Civil Rules Committee

Positioning Takeaways

A veteran trial judge with specialized expertise in business litigation and complex civil matters, offering a neutral perspective informed by twenty years on the bench.

License & Certifications

  • Massachusetts Bar Admissions

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
1975
B.A.
Regis College
1972

Distinction

One of the few jurists to have served multiple terms in the specialized Business Litigation Session (BLS) of the Massachusetts Superior Court.

Reputation

She is highly regarded by legal professionals for her deep understanding of complex statutory frameworks and her ability to facilitate resolutions in emotionally charged or legally intricate disputes.