Herbert P. Wilkins
American judge (1930–2025)
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Herbert Putnam Wilkins (January 10, 1930 – May 27, 2025) was an American jurist who served as chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court from 1996 to 1999, a position his father, Raymond Sanger Wilkins, held from 1956 to 1970.
Herbert P. Wilkins | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court | |
| In office 1996 – October 13, 1999 | |
| Nominated by | William Weld |
| Preceded by | Paul J. Liacos |
| Succeeded by | Margaret H. Marshall |
| Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court | |
| In office 1972 – September 30, 1996 | |
| Nominated by | John A. Volpe |
| Preceded by | Jacob Spiegel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1930 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 2025 (aged 95) |
| Relations | Raymond Sanger Wilkins (father) |
Life and career
Wilkins was born on January 10, 1930.[1] He received his B.A. from Harvard College and his law degree from Harvard Law School. He joined the law firm of Palmer and Dodge.[2][failed verification]
He had the longest tenure of any Associate Justice of the Court (from 1972) when he was nominated Chief Judge by Governor William Weld on July 16, 1996.[3] He retired from the Court on August 31, 1999.[4]
After retiring from the court, Justice Wilkins taught at Boston College Law School.[5] He died on May 27, 2025, at the age of 95.[6]
