Gary Ellis Hicks[1] (born November 30, 1953) is an American lawyer who served as an associate justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court from 2006 to 2023.[2] He was sworn in January 31, 2006.[2]
Gary Hicks | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Acting | |
| In office August 23, 2019 – March 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert J. Lynn |
| Succeeded by | Gordon J. MacDonald |
| Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court | |
| In office January 31, 2006 – November 30, 2023 | |
| Appointed by | John Lynch |
| Preceded by | Joseph P. Nadeau |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Beth Countway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 30, 1953 Colebrook, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Education | Bucknell University (BA) Boston University (JD) |
Hicks obtained his degree in mathematics from Bucknell University in 1975.[3] He is a 1978 graduate of Boston University School of Law.[4]
Before being sworn in to the New Hampshire Supreme Court, Hicks worked for Wiggin & Nourie for 23 years.[5] He reached mandatory retirement age on November 30, 2023.[6]
He is the former chairman of the American Inns of Court Leadership Council, and the American Inns Nomination Committee.[5] Hicks was presented with the 2021 Civil Justice Award by the New Hampshire Access to Justice Commission.[5]
References
edit- ^ Who's Who in American Law, 2007-2008. Marquis Who's Who. 2007. p. 509.
- ^ a b "Supreme Court - Senior Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks". Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ^ "NH Supreme Court Society's Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks". Archived from the original on April 12, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ "BU Law | Conferences and Events | Past Events | 2008". Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Senior Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks". New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ Kisluk, Jessica (December 1, 2023). "New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice retires after 18 years on state's highest court". WMUR. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
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