Judge Valerie A. Yarashus: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Worcester County Superior Court, Department Worcester Civil D- 25

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

Biography

Hon. Valerie A. Yarashus is an associate justice of the Worcester County Superior Court in Massachusetts. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker in 2018.

Yarashus has served as a commissioner on the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, where she also served on the Executive Board.

She received a B.A. from The George Washington University in 1987. Yarashus went on to complete a J.D. at Harvard Law School in 1990. While in law school, she served as executive editor of the Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review.

Prior to joining the judiciary, Yarashus was a principal at Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, P.C.

She began her legal career as an associate at Sugarman and Sugarman, P.C., where she was named a partner in 1996. She remained with the firm until 2008. During her tenure in private practice, Yarashus handled personal injury and wrongful death cases with an emphasis on catastrophic injuries.

She was a past president of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Recent Cases by Hon. Valerie A. Yarashus

Keith, David vs. The Atlantic Union Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists

On October 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Worcester County, MA

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 22, 2026

Buckley, Meghan vs. Slater, Lauren Jean

On September 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Worcester County

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Worcester County, MA

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Civil

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General Equitable

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Sep 29, 2026

Perry #W62347, Frederick vs. Prisoners' Legal Services et al

On September 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Oct 02, 2026

Bozzuto Contracting Company vs. Chapman, Stephen M et al

On August 25, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

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Aug 25, 2026

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Worcester County, MA

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 26, 2026

Middlesex Painting Co. vs. GIM Property Manangement, LLC et al

On August 19, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

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Aug 19, 2026

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Worcester County, MA

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Commercial

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Aug 20, 2026

Feraud, James vs. Basdekis, Nicholas R.

On August 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

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Aug 05, 2026

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Worcester County, MA

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Torts

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General Torts

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Aug 10, 2026

Deya, Daniel vs. McManus, Sabrina M.

On July 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

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Jul 20, 2026

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Worcester County, MA

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Torts

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General Torts

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Jul 21, 2026

Gammon, Donald vs. Santos, Raul et al

On July 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

7 Files

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Jul 20, 2026

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Torts

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General Torts

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Jul 21, 2026

Cox, Jr., Michael J vs. ServiceMac LLC et al

On June 23, 2025 a foreclosure of a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

6 Files

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Jun 23, 2025

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06/23/2025

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Worcester County, MA

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Foreclosure of a Mortgage

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Oct 06, 2025

Tebo, David James vs. Massachusetts State Police

On June 20, 2025 a tortious action involving the commonwealth, municipality, mbta, etc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

14 Files

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Jun 20, 2025

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06/20/2025

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Worcester County, MA

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

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

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Oct 06, 2025

BankHometown Formerly known as Hometown Bank f/ka Hometown Bank, a Cooperative Bank as successor in interest by merger with Athol-Clinton Co-operative Bank vs. Henry B. Raphaelson Personal Representative for the Estate of Roy P Nilson et al

On June 9, 2025 a foreclosure of a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

6 Files

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Jun 09, 2025

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06/09/2025

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Foreclosure of a Mortgage

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Oct 06, 2025

Made Natural, LLC vs. Madirock, Inc. d/b/a Mom Bomb et al

On June 6, 2025 a goods sold and delivered case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

22 Files

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Jun 06, 2025

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06/06/2025

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Goods Sold and Delivered

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 06, 2025

Mansour, Antone vs. Patterson, Jason et al

On June 5, 2025 governance, conduct, internal affairs of entities case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

8 Files

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Jun 05, 2025

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06/05/2025

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Governance, Conduct, Internal Affairs of Entities

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 06, 2025

Pawnee Leasing Corporation vs. Zmetra Clear Span Structures, LLC et al

On June 4, 2025 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

19 Files

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Jun 04, 2025

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06/04/2025

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Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 08, 2025

TomTom Restaurant, LLC et al vs. Kyle Matthew Construction, Inc. et al

On June 3, 2025 a construction dispute case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

15 Files

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Jun 03, 2025

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06/03/2025

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Construction Dispute

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 06, 2025

Jimenez, Edward C vs. Rubin, Ruth R

On May 29, 2025 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

6 Files

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May 29, 2025

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05/29/2025

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Worcester County

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Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Oct 06, 2025

Kelleher, Christopher vs. Town of Brookfield et al

On May 27, 2025 a civil rights act, g.l. c. 12 § 11h case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

1 File

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May 27, 2025

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Transfer

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Worcester County

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Worcester County, MA

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Civil Rights Act, G.L. c. 12 § 11H

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Administrative

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Oct 06, 2025

Sirois, Brian vs. Dennis P. McManus Individually and in his/her capacity As Worcester Superior Court's Clerk of Courts et al

On May 27, 2025 a tortious action involving an incarcerated party case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

5 Files

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May 27, 2025

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05/27/2025

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Tortious Action involving an Incarcerated Party

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Oct 06, 2025

Abreu, Cassio Batista vs. Next Level Building Contractor Inc. et al

On May 15, 2025 an other equity action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A Yarashus presiding.

14 Files

Filed

May 15, 2025

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Dismissal

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Worcester County

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Other Equity Action

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

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Oct 06, 2025

Callahan, Jennifer vs. Town of Oxford et al

On May 9, 2025 an other tortious action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

23 Files

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May 09, 2025

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05/09/2025

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Worcester County

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Worcester County, MA

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Other Tortious Action

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 08, 2025

Allison Johnson Hall Trustee of The Donald L. Hall 2023 Irrevocabe Trust vs. Hall, Donald L.

On May 8, 2025 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

42 Files

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May 08, 2025

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05/08/2025

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Worcester County, MA

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Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

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Oct 08, 2025

Jones, Kelly A. vs. Campolito Enterprises, Inc. et al

On May 5, 2025 an other tortious action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

15 Files

Filed

May 05, 2025

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05/05/2025

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Worcester County

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Other Tortious Action

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 06, 2025

BrightBridge Credit Union vs. RF Construction Services, Inc et al

On May 2, 2025 a commercial paper case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A Yarashus presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2025

Status

Dismissal

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Worcester County

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Commercial Paper

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 06, 2025

Itria Ventures LLC vs. Boston Health and Recovery Services, Inc. et al

On April 28, 2025 a commercial paper case was filed in the jurisdiction of Worcester County. Judge Valerie A. Yarashus presiding.

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Apr 28, 2025

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04/28/2025

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Commercial Paper

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 08, 2025

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About

Valerie A. Yarashus
Current Appointment Worcester County Superior Court, Department Worcester Civil D- 25	Worcester County Superior Court, Department Worcester Civil D- 25
Previous Appointment Bristol County Superior Court	Bristol County Superior Court
Education J.D., Harvard Law School - 1990 B.A., The George Washington University - 1987	J.D., Harvard Law School - 1990 B.A., The George Washington University - 1987

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MA - Worcester County Superior Court
Previous Court:	MA - Bristol County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (508) 831-2300

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Justice	Massachusetts Superior Court	Worcester County, Massachusetts
Principal	Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, P.C.	Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Partner	Sugarman and Sugarman, P.C.	Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Associate	Sugarman and Sugarman, P.C.	Suffolk County, Massachusetts