Mitchell H. Kaplan

Before entering private practice, this neutral served for 14 years as a justice on the Massachusetts Superior Court, including a significant tenure in the Business Litigation Session. His judicial career followed 30 years of private practice as a trial lawyer focusing on complex commercial litigation, professional malpractice, and securities matters. He has presided over hundreds of civil trials and managed diverse dockets involving high-stakes corporate disputes and multi-party litigation.

A veteran of the Business Litigation Session who combines decades of private practice experience with a distinguished judicial record to resolve sophisticated commercial conflicts.

Extensive experience presiding over the Business Litigation Session (BLS), handling the state's most complex commercial and corporate governance disputes.

He is regarded by legal professionals for his deep analytical capabilities, thorough understanding of complex financial instruments, and a balanced, patient temperament during difficult negotiations.