Judge John S. Ferrara: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Massachusetts Bar #: 542078 (December 22, 1983)

Appointed By: Gov. Deval L. Patrick

Biography

The Hon. John S. Ferrara was an associate justice for the Hampden County Superior Court in Massachusetts. He retired May 31, 2022. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Deval Patrick on November 22, 2011, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. C. Brian McDonald.


Ferrara earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1975. He then completed a J.D. at Western New England Law School in 1983.


After graduating from law school, Ferrara entered into private practice as a partner at Dalsey, Ferrara & Albano. He worked in this capacity until his appointment to the bench, handling complex medical malpractice cases and criminal defense matters.


His memberships have included the Hampden County Lawyers for Justice.


He is a resident of Wilbraham.

Recent Cases by Hon. John S. Ferrara

On January 3, 2022 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jan 03, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Injunction

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Injunctive Action

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2023

On November 23, 2020 an other administrative action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 23, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Other Administrative Action

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2021

On November 10, 2020 an equity action involving the commonwealth, municipality, mbta, etc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Nov 10, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Equity Action involving the Commonwealth, Municipality, MBTA, etc.

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On October 30, 2020 a malpractice - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

25 Files
Filed

Oct 30, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Malpractice - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On October 27, 2020 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Oct 27, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2023

On October 26, 2020 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 26, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On October 14, 2020 an other equity action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Oct 14, 2020

Status

10/14/2020

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Other Equity Action

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On October 5, 2020 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

24 Files
Filed

Oct 05, 2020

Status

10/05/2020

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2023

On September 30, 2020 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Sep 30, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2025

On September 16, 2020 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Sep 16, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On September 11, 2020 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Sep 11, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2023

On September 8, 2020 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On August 24, 2020 an employment discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

90 Files
Filed

Aug 24, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Employment Discrimination

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Discrimination

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 25, 2024

On August 20, 2020 an employment discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Employment Discrimination

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Discrimination

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On August 12, 2020 a commercial paper case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

38 Files
Filed

Aug 12, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Commercial Paper

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2023

On July 24, 2020 services, labor and materials case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Jul 24, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Services, Labor and Materials

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2025

On July 22, 2020 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jul 22, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 09, 2021

On June 29, 2020 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Jun 29, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Malpractice - Medical

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2023

On June 26, 2020 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Jun 26, 2020

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2023

On June 11, 2020 a forfeiture, g.l. c. 94c, § 47 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 11, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Forfeiture, G.L. c. 94C, § 47

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2023

On June 5, 2020 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2020

Status

06/05/2020

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 08, 2021

On May 28, 2020 an other real property action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

23 Files
Filed

May 28, 2020

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Other Real Property Action

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2023

On May 28, 2020 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

31 Files
Filed

May 28, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2023

On April 28, 2020 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hampden County. Judge John S. Ferrara presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Apr 28, 2020

Status

04/28/2020

Judge

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Court

Hampden County

County

Hampden County, MA

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2021