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Judith Fabricant

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Boston, MA, United States

About

With over twenty years of judicial service, Judith Fabricant served as a Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court, including a tenure as Chief Justice from 2014 to 2021. Her career prior to the bench involved significant roles in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and private practice, focusing on complex civil litigation and appellate matters. Since entering private practice, she has applied her extensive legal knowledge to facilitate resolutions in diverse commercial and public sector disputes.

Practice Areas

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

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Chief Justice
Massachusetts Superior Court
2014–2021
Associate Justice
Massachusetts Superior Court
1996–2014
Assistant Attorney General
Government Bureau
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Bureau
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
Associate
Hill & Barlow

Publications Leadership

  • Speaker, 'Four Observations on the Transition From the Bench to ADR', JAMS
  • Participant, 'Honoring Women’s History Month' Podcast, JAMS
  • Contributor, Massachusetts Superior Court Civil Practice Jury Instructions
  • Frequent Lecturer, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
  • Presenter, various programs for the Boston Bar Association and Massachusetts Bar Association

Positioning Takeaways

A distinguished former Chief Justice offering deep expertise in Massachusetts law and complex case management for mediation and arbitration.

License & Certifications

  • Massachusetts Bar

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
B.A.
Yale College

Distinction

Served as the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court for seven years, overseeing the state's primary trial court of general jurisdiction.

Reputation

She is regarded by legal professionals for her analytical depth, judicial temperament, and ability to manage high-stakes, multi-party litigation with neutrality and efficiency.