William Francis Sullivan[1] (born June 15, 1957) is an American jurist and lawyer. He is an associate justice for the Massachusetts Superior Court.[2]
William F. Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court | |
| Assumed office May 21, 2014 | |
| Appointed by | Deval Patrick |
| Preceded by | D. Lloyd MacDonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Francis Sullivan June 15, 1957 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse | Mary Lou |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (BA) Boston College (JD) |
Early life and education
editHe was born on June 15, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts.[3] Sullivan graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts. He then received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from the Boston College Law School.[4]
Career
editPrior to his judicial career, Sullivan was a partner at his firm of Sullivan and Sweeney, LLP in Quincy, Massachusetts. He also previously served as a special assistant city solicitor for Quincy from 2006 to 2008 and as a prosecutor for the Norfolk County, Massachusetts District Attorney’s Office from 1982 to 1984.[4][5] He was nominated to the state superior court by former Governor Deval Patrick (D) in April 2014, and his nomination was confirmed by the Governor's Council on May 21, 2014.[6][4] Sullivan may serve on the court until he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70.[7]
Personal life
editHe and his wife, Mary Lou, have three children.[8]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Martindale-Hubbell Law Profile
- ^ The Massachusetts Court System, "Superior Court Justices," accessed April 16, 2015
- ^ Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (2002, Massachusetts, Michigan
- ^ a b c The Canton Citizen, "Bill Sullivan honored to be state’s newest judge," June 5, 2014
- ^ The Patriot Ledger, "Canton's Sullivan nominated to join Superior Court," May 1, 2014
- ^ State News Service, "Governor Patrick Announces Superior Court Nomination," April 30, 2014
- ^ Judicial selection in Massachusetts
- ^ Bill Sullivan honored to be state’s newest judge