Joseph M. Getty (born April 14, 1952) is the former chief judge of the Supreme Court of Maryland. He was appointed as a judge of that court on June 27, 2016, by Governor Larry Hogan. Effective September 11, 2021, Hogan appointed him as chief judge to replace Mary Ellen Barbera as she reached the mandatory retirement age of 70, an age Getty himself reached after seven months.[1][2] He was succeeded by Matthew J. Fader.[3]
Joseph Getty | |
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| Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals | |
| In office September 11, 2021 – April 14, 2022 | |
| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Mary Ellen Barbera |
| Succeeded by | Matthew J. Fader |
| Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals | |
| In office June 27, 2016 – September 10, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Lynne A. Battaglia |
| Succeeded by | Matthew J. Fader |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 12, 2011 – January 23, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Larry E. Haines |
| Succeeded by | Justin Ready |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 5th district | |
| In office January 11, 1995 – January 8, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Matthews Lawrence LaMotte |
| Succeeded by | Wade Kach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1952 Olney, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Washington College (BA) George Washington University (MA) University of Maryland, Baltimore (JD) |
Getty is a former Republican state senator and delegate representing Maryland's 5th district. In February 2015, then-Senator Getty was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to his cabinet, as legislative and policy director during his second term as senator.[4] When Getty vacated his seat, he was replaced by former delegate, now Senator Justin Ready. Getty also served in former Governor Bob Ehrlich's cabinet in a similar capacity.
Joe Getty is also a regular contributor to the Northern News, which is a weekly newspaper that distributes to Hampstead, Manchester and Upperco, Maryland. He also previously served as the director of the Historical Society of Carroll County.[5]
He is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law.[6]
Task Force, boards and commissions edit
In 2012, Getty was appointed by Maryland legislative leaders to a task force to study the impact of a Maryland Court of Appeals ruling regarding the liability of owners of pit bulls and landlords that rent to them.[7]
Notable Court Case Leads[8] edit
The Daily Record Maryland Interview edit
Joseph M. Getty was interviewed by The Daily Record on December 29, 2021.[13] He answered questions such as "What is the biggest challenge facing the legal profession today" and "What has been your biggest surprise during the pandemic?".[13] He stated that social media, specifically its misuse, has caused a backlash on the judge's and attorneys' integrity. He also stated how surprised he was that the law community was willing to adapt and incorporate necessary changes during the pandemic.
References edit
- ^ Gaskill, Hannah (September 3, 2021). "Hogan taps Getty, Gould to replace Barbera on Maryland's highest court". Maryland Matters. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ "Governor Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments". Maryland.gov (Press release). September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ Lash, Steve (April 15, 2022). "Hogan names Fader chief judge of the Court of Appeals". Daily Record. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Wagner, John (February 2, 2015). "Ready, Serafini Sworn into Maryland Senate Replacing Two Hogan Appointees". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ^ Hare, Mary Gail (February 3, 1994). "Joe Getty resigns as director of historical society". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ^ "Joseph M. Getty, Maryland Court of Appeals Judge". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ Dresser, Michael (June 19, 2012). "Pitbull Panel Looks to One Standard for All Breeds". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ^ "Supreme Court Webcast Archive | Maryland Courts". www.courts.state.md.us. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Kenyatta M. n.d. “IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND.”
- ^ Malvo, Lee Boyd. n.d. “IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND.”
- ^ Richardson, Anthony J. n.d. “IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND.
- ^ Jedlicka, Seth D. n.d. “IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND.”
- ^ a b Staff, Daily Record (December 29, 2021). "Joseph M. Getty". Maryland Daily Record. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
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