Gary Hicks | |
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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) |
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]
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]