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Hon. Janet L. Sanders (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Boston, MA, United States

About

Before entering private practice, Janet Sanders served for over twenty years as a justice on the Massachusetts Superior Court, including a significant tenure in the Business Litigation Session. Her judicial career followed more than fifteen years in private practice as a trial lawyer, where she focused on white-collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation. She has presided over hundreds of trials and resolved numerous high-stakes disputes involving commercial contracts, consumer protection, and corporate governance.

Practice Areas

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

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Associate Justice
Massachusetts Superior Court
Justice
Business Litigation Session (BLS)
Massachusetts Superior Court
Associate Justice
Massachusetts District Court
Partner
Hill & Barlow
Law Clerk
Hon. Edward F. Hennessey
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent lecturer for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) on topics including civil procedure and business litigation
  • Contributor to various legal publications regarding trial practice and evidence
  • Served as a mentor for new judges within the Massachusetts trial court system

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned former Superior Court justice with extensive expertise in the Business Litigation Session, making her exceptionally qualified for high-value commercial and corporate disputes.

License & Certifications

  • Massachusetts Bar

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
B.A.
Northwestern University

Distinction

Spent over a decade in the specialized Business Litigation Session, handling the state's most complex commercial cases.

Reputation

She is regarded by legal professionals as a highly analytical and fair jurist who possesses a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks and a practical approach to settlement.