Gary E. Hicks
American judge (born 1953)
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Gary Ellis Hicks[1] (born November 30, 1953) is an American lawyer who served as an associate justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court from 2006 to 2023.[2] He was sworn in January 31, 2006.[2]
Gary Hicks | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Acting | |
| In office August 23, 2019 – March 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert J. Lynn |
| Succeeded by | Gordon J. MacDonald |
| Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court | |
| In office January 31, 2006 – November 30, 2023 | |
| Appointed by | John Lynch |
| Preceded by | Joseph P. Nadeau |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Beth Countway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 30, 1953 Colebrook, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Education | Bucknell University (BA) Boston University (JD) |
Hicks obtained his degree in mathematics from Bucknell University in 1975.[3] He is a 1978 graduate of Boston University School of Law.[4]
Before being sworn in to the New Hampshire Supreme Court, Hicks worked for Wiggin & Nourie for 23 years.[5] He reached mandatory retirement age on November 30, 2023.[6]
He is the former chairman of the American Inns of Court Leadership Council, and the American Inns Nomination Committee.[5] Hicks was presented with the 2021 Civil Justice Award by the New Hampshire Access to Justice Commission.[5]
