Boston, MA – In a significant judicial appointment move, Governor Maura Healey announced on Wednesday the nomination of Brian Salisbury and three other legal professionals for roles as Associate Justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. These appointments await confirmation by the Governor’s Council.
Brian Salisbury, a seasoned law partner at Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond, & Weil, P.C., has extensively practiced in various branches of family and probate law. Notably, Salisbury’s professional expertise encompasses a breadth of family law litigation, ranging from divorce to fiduciary disputes. He is recognized for his multifaceted roles including Special Master, Discovery Master, as well as various categories of Guardian ad Litem and Parent Coordinator within domestic and fiduciary legal proceedings.
Aside from Salisbury, the governor has also put forward Laurel Barraco, Bethany Brown, and Evelyn Patsos to fortify the Probate and Family Court’s bench. This quartet of nominees boasts a substantial collective legal acumen, which Governor Healey emphasized will bring significant strength to the court’s operations.
Expressing the importance of these nominations, Governor Healey remarked, “The Probate and Family Court plays a vital role in addressing delicate family-related cases that affect the fabric of our community. Appointing judges who are both empathetic and judicious ensures that the decisions made will positively impact and shape the lives of families across Massachusetts.”
The Massachusetts Probate and Family Court is primarily tasked with handling a variety of familial and probate issues including divorce, child custody, support matters, and estates. It primarily aims to provide equitable and efficient resolution of legal matters while upholding the principles of justice, impartiality, and respect for all individuals and families involved.
Earlier in her term, Governor Healey demonstrated her commitment to reinforcing the judicial landscape of the state by appointing 10 judges to the Probate and Family Court. Additionally, appointments for key county probate roles were made, including Stephanie L. Everett as Suffolk Register of Probate, and Mark Ames as Hampshire Register of Probate.
These strategic appointments, including the most recent nominees, are envisioned to enhance the functionality and responsiveness of the judiciary in handling sensitive family and probate issues that profoundly affect citizens’ lives.
As these judicial nominees prepare for the review and approval process by the Governor’s Council, the Massachusetts legal community and the broader public eye these developments, hopeful for strong leadership and compassion in probate and family law matters to prevail.
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