Judicial Profiles
Judicial Biography
Born:
Feb. 4, 1948, Springfield
Year admitted to bar:
1977
Year appointed/elected:
1994, by Gov. William F. Weld
Background
Education:
Western New England College School of Law, 1976
College of the Holy Cross, 1969
Participation as a Faculty Member or Lecturer:
Instructor, Springfield Technical Community College (1977-1982).
Military Service:
U.S. Naval Reserve (1969-1971).
Professional
Legal Employment History:
Partner, Egan, Flanagan & Cohen (1982-1994);
Assistant district attorney, Hampden County (1980-1982);
Probation officer, Springfield District Court (1972-1980).
Civic and Community Activities
Appointive or Elective Positions Held:
Member, East Longmeadow School Committee (1981-1982).
Memberships/Affiliations:
Massachusetts Bar Association;
Hampden County Bar Association;
Board of Trustees, Our Lady of Providence Children’s Center (1987-1993);
Board of Trustees, March of Dimes;
St. Michael’s Parish;
Hampden Country Club.
