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Hon. Margaret R. Hinkle (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Boston, MA, United States

About

Before entering private practice, Margaret R. Hinkle served for 18 years as a Justice on the Massachusetts Superior Court, including a tenure as Administrative Justice of the Business Litigation Session. Her judicial career involved presiding over diverse civil matters such as complex commercial disputes, medical malpractice, and employment litigation. Prior to her appointment to the bench, she spent over a decade as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Economic Crimes Unit and worked in private practice focusing on civil litigation.

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
Justice
Massachusetts Superior Court
1993–2011
Administrative Justice
Business Litigation Session
Massachusetts Superior Court
2008–2010
Assistant United States Attorney
Economic Crimes Unit
District of Massachusetts
Associate
1982–1993
Goodwin
Procter & Hoar
1977–1982

Publications Leadership

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

Positioning Takeaways

A highly regarded former jurist with deep expertise in managing complex business and economic crime cases within the Massachusetts legal system.

License & Certifications

  • Massachusetts Bar

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
1977
M.A.
University of Michigan
1972
B.A.
College of St. Catherine
1970

Distinction

Served as the Administrative Justice of the dedicated Business Litigation Session in the Massachusetts Superior Court.

Reputation

Recognized by the legal community for judicial excellence and significant contributions to the Massachusetts court system, earning prestigious awards from both the state and city bar associations.