Judge Daniel J. Hourihan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Charles D. Baker, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Daniel J. Hourihan is an associate justice for the Taunton District Court in Massachusetts. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker on November 30, 2016.


Prior to his appointment, Hourihan served as an assistant district attorney in the Homicide and Major Case Unit of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. Before that, he was an assistant district attorney for the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office (2003 to 2011) and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office (1992 to 2003). During his tenure in Suffolk County, Hourihan sat in the Anti-Gang Unit, the Superior Court Trial Unit, and the Major Felonies Unit.


He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University. He then completed a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in 1990.


Hourihan was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was a resident of Bridgewater at the time of his appointment. When not presiding over legal matters, Hourihan is actively involved in youth sports and the Taunton Food Pantry.

Recent Cases by Hon. Daniel J. Hourihan

On December 13, 2024 a summary process - commercial / non-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Dec 13, 2024

Status

Bankruptcy

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Summary Process - Commercial / Non-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2025

On November 22, 2024 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Nov 22, 2024

Status

11/22/2024

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2025

On November 20, 2024 a civil rights act, g.l. c. 12 § 11h case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Civil Rights Act, G.L. c. 12 § 11H

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Administrative

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2025

On May 24, 2024 a fraud, business torts, etc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

7 Files
Filed

May 24, 2024

Status

05/24/2024

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Fraud, Business Torts, etc.

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2024

On May 22, 2024 an insurance contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

19 Files
Filed

May 22, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Insurance Contract

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2025

On May 14, 2024 a wrongful death - non-medical, g.l.c.229, §2a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

47 Files
Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Wrongful Death - Non-medical, G.L.c.229, §2A

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2025

On April 19, 2024 a foreclosure of a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Foreclosure of a Mortgage

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2025

On April 16, 2024 a foreclosure of a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Status

04/16/2024

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Foreclosure of a Mortgage

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2025

On April 15, 2024 a foreclosure of a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Foreclosure of a Mortgage

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2025

On April 11, 2024 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 03, 2025

On February 21, 2024 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Feb 21, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2025

On February 13, 2024 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2025

On January 31, 2024 a dispute concerning title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Status

01/31/2024

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Dispute Concerning Title

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2025

On December 28, 2023 a personal injury - slip & fall case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Personal Injury - Slip & Fall

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2025

On December 15, 2023 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

52 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2025

On November 10, 2023 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Nov 10, 2023

Status

11/10/2023

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2025

On August 2, 2023 an insurance contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

39 Files
Filed

Aug 02, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Insurance Contract

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 25, 2025

On July 11, 2023 an employment contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jul 11, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Employment Contract

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 25, 2025

On June 29, 2023 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2025

On February 17, 2023 a goods sold and delivered case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bristol County. Judge Daniel J. Hourihan presiding.

34 Files
Filed

Feb 17, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bristol County

County

Bristol County, MA

Court Category

Goods Sold and Delivered

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 30, 2025