Jonathan Kane at a glance
- Current role
- First Justice
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Biography
Professional career
- Jonathan J. Kane is a First Justice of the Massachusetts Housing Court, appointed in 2019 by Governor Charlie Baker, with a background in landlord‐tenant law and judicial service
- Legal Career: Joined the Northampton law firm Fierst, Kane & Bloomberg, LLP in 2001, becoming partner in 2005
- His practice focused on landlord‐tenant law, making him a frequent participant in Housing Court proceedings
Education
Additional information
- Jonathan J. Kane serves as First Justice of the Massachusetts Housing Court, a position confirmed by the Governor’s Council on May 1, 2019.
- His only listed campaign contributions were $300 each in 2009 and 2010 to District Attorney David E. Sullivan
- Edward W. Brooke Courthouse, 24 New Chardon St., 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 (Office).
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Massachusetts Housing Court
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