Judge Thomas R. Murtagh: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Massachusetts Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Willard Mitt Romney

Biography

The Hon. Thomas R. Murtagh (Ret.) served as an associate justice for the Massachusetts Superior Court. Murtagh was appointed to the bench by former Governor Mitt Romney in 2004. He retired on February 11, 2014.


Murtagh earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Peter’s College in 1966. He then completed a J.D. at Boston College Law School in 1969.


After graduating from law school, Murtagh entered into private practice. He started as an associate at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, rising through the ranks to become a partner in 1974. He stayed with the firm until his appointment to the bench.


His memberships have included the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Boston Bar Association.

Recent Cases by Hon. Thomas R. Murtagh

On January 7, 2019 confirmation of arbitration awards case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Confirmation of Arbitration Awards

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

Confirm,Vacate Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On January 30, 2015 a products liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Products Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On January 21, 2015 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On January 12, 2015 an other tortious action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Other Tortious Action

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 19, 2013 a commercial paper case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Commercial Paper

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 16, 2013 a certiorari action, g. l. c. 249 § 4 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2013

Status

04/16/2013

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Certiorari Action, G. L. c. 249 § 4

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 10, 2013 an appeal from administrative agency g.l. c. 30a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Appeal from Administrative Agency G.L. c. 30A

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 9, 2013 services, labor and materials case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Services, Labor and Materials

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 3, 2013 a certiorari action, g. l. c. 249 § 4 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Certiorari Action, G. L. c. 249 § 4

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 3, 2013 an other equity action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Other Equity Action

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 3, 2013 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 3, 2013 a sale or lease of real estate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Sale or Lease of Real Estate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 3, 2013 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 3, 2013 a personal injury - slip & fall case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Personal Injury - Slip & Fall

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 2, 2013 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 2, 2013 an other administrative action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Other Administrative Action

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On April 2, 2013 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On March 14, 2013 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On March 14, 2013 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On March 8, 2013 a goods sold and delivered case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Goods Sold and Delivered

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On March 7, 2013 an other equity action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Other Equity Action

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On March 4, 2013 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On February 28, 2013 an appeal from administrative agency g.l. c. 30a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Appeal from Administrative Agency G.L. c. 30A

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On February 15, 2013 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Thomas R. Murtagh presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2013

Status

02/15/2013

Judge

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Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

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