Gary Hicks (judge)

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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 byRobert J. Lynn
Succeeded byGordon J. MacDonald
Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
In office
January 31, 2006 – November 30, 2023
Appointed byJohn Lynch
Preceded byJoseph P. Nadeau
Succeeded byMelissa Beth Countway
Personal details
Born (1953-11-30) November 30, 1953 (age 70)
Colebrook, New Hampshire, U.S.
EducationBucknell 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

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  1. ^ Who's Who in American Law, 2007-2008. Marquis Who's Who. 2007. p. 509.
  2. ^ a b "Supreme Court - Senior Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks". Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  3. ^ "NH Supreme Court Society's Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks". Archived from the original on April 12, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  4. ^ "BU Law | Conferences and Events | Past Events | 2008". Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c "Senior Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks". New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  6. ^ Kisluk, Jessica (December 1, 2023). "New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice retires after 18 years on state's highest court". WMUR. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Joseph P. Nadeau
Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
2006–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
Acting

2019–2021
Succeeded by