Judicial Biography

Feb. 14, 1948, Puerto Rico

1980

1987, by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis

Background

Suffolk University Law School, 1979
Assumption College, 1971

Partner, Perez, Velasquez & Grossback (1984-1987);
Sole practitioner (1981-1982);
Associate, Teshoian, Greenberg & Grossback (1980).

4 = Excellent 3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Poor

	rating	averages for judges of this court	averages of all judges
Manages court time in a way that minimizes waiting around:	3.0	2.8	3.0
Is receptive to requests for continuances:	4.0	2.8	2.9
Is receptive to lawyers’ requests for jury instructions and voir dire questions:	4.0	3.4	3.1
Presents easy-to-follow and legally sound instructions to jury:	4.0	3.4	3.2
Gives lawyers an opportunity to be heard prior to making legal findings and rulings:	4.0	3.1	3.1
Explains decisions in a manner that is clear to litigants and jurors:	4.0	3.2	3.0
Addresses the following with respect
a) litigants and witnesses:	4.0	3.1	3.2
b) lawyers:	4.0	3.0	3.0
c) court staff:	4.0	3.3	3.5
Attentiveness:	4.0	3.3	3.2
Timeliness of orders, judgments and decisions:	3.5	3.2	3.2
Demonstrates knowledge of substantive law and rules of evidence:	4.0	3.3	3.0
Quality of written decisions:	4.0	3.0	2.9
Shows willingness to ignore
a) irrelevant considerations:	4.0	3.2	2.9
c) identity of lawyers or parties:	4.0	2.9	3.0
d) public pressure or outside interests:	4.0	3.2	3.2
Has ability to maintain control of courtroom:	4.0	3.6	3.4
Starts session on schedule and on time:	3.0	3.0	3.2
Shows an appropriate degree of preparedness:	4.0	3.2	3.1
Average Overall Rating:	3.9	3.2	3.1

	% Yes Answer	averages for judges of this court	averages of all judges
Regularly keeps sessions past 4 p.m.:	0	27	26
Allows lawyers to lobby their cases in chambers:	100	67	47
Is rigid follower of court-mandated time standards:	0	56	45
Behaves differently when cameras are in the courtroom:	0	50	24

1) a pleasure to be in front of … but starting on time would improve the day