Gordon H. Piper at a glance
- Current role
- Chief Justice
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Biography
Professional career
- Chief Justice Piper has led the Massachusetts Land Court since his initial appointment by former Governor Jane M. Swift in 2002
- Reappointed by Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke on October 29, 2023, for a five‐year term
- The Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Land Court, appointed in 2002 and reappointed in 2023 for a five‐year term
- Chief Justice Piper’s tenure reflects a focus on modernizing court operations, improving access to justice, and maintaining the Land Court’s specialized role in resolving complex real estate and land use disputes
- Before joining the court, Piper practiced for 20 years as an associate and partner at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, specializing in real estate, land use, and real estate litigation.
Education
Additional information
- He also held the role of president of the Massachusetts Conveyancers Association (now the Real Estate Bar Association)
- Under his leadership, the court expanded virtual hearings, e‐filing, and access for self‐represented litigants, and launched a volunteer lawyers program to assist those at risk of losing property titles
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