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Hon. Nancy Holtz (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Boston, MA, United States

About

Nancy Holtz served as a Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court for fifteen years before entering private practice. Her extensive background includes presiding over hundreds of trials and thousands of hearings involving diverse civil matters. Prior to her judicial tenure, she held significant roles in public service, including serving as the Secretary of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and as a Commissioner of the Department of Public Utilities. She has transitioned into a full-time dispute resolution practice where she handles complex multi-party disputes across various industries.

Practice Areas

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

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Justice
Massachusetts Superior Court
Secretary of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commissioner
Department of Public Utilities
General Counsel
Massachusetts Department of Public Works
Trial Attorney
Private Practice

Publications Leadership

  • Author of articles regarding construction law and ADR strategies for the ABA and JAMS
  • Frequent speaker on topics including effective mediation techniques and judicial perspectives on litigation
  • Contributor to the JAMS ADR Blog on matters of construction and commercial dispute resolution
  • Panelist for various legal education seminars hosted by the Boston Bar Association and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)

Positioning Takeaways

A former Superior Court Justice with unique executive-level regulatory experience, she offers a sophisticated perspective on both public sector and private commercial disputes.

License & Certifications

  • Massachusetts Bar Admission

Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
B.A.
University of Massachusetts

Distinction

Combines high-level executive experience in state government with a long tenure on the Superior Court bench.

Reputation

She is recognized for her ability to manage high-stakes, multi-party litigation with a pragmatic and persistent approach. Counsel often note her deep understanding of complex regulatory and commercial issues, as well as her skill in facilitating settlements in emotionally charged or legally intricate cases.