In the post-pandemic world, business practices of the past have yielded to new modes of delivering essential services. The Massachusetts Superior Court is no exception. These changes have led to many advantages as well as some pitfalls. What are the benefits of electronic filing as opposed to filing with paper? Will I appear before the court in person or virtually? What is the most effective way of communicating with the court? Join panel as we provide you with understanding and insight as to what has changed (and what hasn’t) in the digital age and what you can do to successfully steer your case from start to finish.Navigating the Superior Court in the digital age
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:10pm - Welcome and IntroductionJohn E. Powers, III, Esq.,
Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
2:10pm - 2:20pm - State of Technology In the Trial Court
Michael A. Sullivan, Esq.,
Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Woburn
2:20pm - 2:45pm - E-Filing
Matthew Day, Esq.,
Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Woburn
2:45pm - 2:55pm - Initiating Your Case
Mary K. Hickey, Esq.,
Norfolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dedham
2:55pm - 3:05pm - Remote vs In-Person Court Events
Mary K. Hickey, Esq.,
Norfolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dedham
3:05pm - 3:15pm - Communication with the Court
Mary K. Hickey, Esq.,
Norfolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dedham
3:15pm - 3:35pm - Words of Warning: When Technology is Not Your Friend
Panel
3:35pm - 3:50pm - Technology in the Courtroom
Patrick W. Creedon, Esq.,
Plymouth Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Plymouth
3:50pm - 3:55pm - Electronic Notices
Anne T. Mitchell, Esq.,
Essex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Salem
3:55pm - 4:00pm - Recording Vault
Anne T. Mitchell, Esq.,
Essex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Salem
Speakers
ChairJohn E. Powers, III, Esq.,
Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Faculty
Patrick W. Creedon, Esq.,
Plymouth Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Plymouth
Matthew Day, Esq.,
Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Woburn
Mary K. Hickey, Esq.,
Norfolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dedham
Anne T. Mitchell, Esq.,
Essex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Salem
Michael A. Sullivan, Esq.,
Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Woburn
