Dawley appointed new District Court
chief justice
"Chief Justice of the Trial Court Paula M. Carey
made an excellent decision with her selection of Judge Dawley, who
brings years of hands-on experience and leadership, having served
as both a regional administrative judge and the first justice of
one of the commonwealth's busiest courts. Judge Dawley has risen
through the ranks of the judiciary and is well-respected by his
colleagues and the bar for his intellect and temperament."
MBA Chief Legal Counsel Martin
W. Healy, State House News Service, Aug. 23
Judge Paul Dawley, first justice of the Brockton District Court,
was appointed chief justice of the District Court, by Chief Justice
of the Trial Court Paula Carey on Aug. 23.