The Supreme Judicial Court's Justice David A. Lowy announced his retirement effective February 3, 2024. Sworn in amidst the pomp of 2016, after a nod from then-Gov. Charlie Baker Lowy's exit will mark the end of a judicial era spanning over a quarter century, according to the Massachusetts government website.
"It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as a judge in this Commonwealth for twenty-six years, more than seven of them as a justice on our state’s highest court. I have tried every day to approach each case impartially, without fear or favor,” said Justice Lowy.
Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd spoke of Lowy's insight, wisdom, and energy that electrified the courtroom. Budd recounted her long history with Lowy, having shared bench space in both the Superior Court and the highest state court. The Commonwealth, as she put it, has greatly benefited from his enduring judicial service, as mentioned by the Massachusetts government website.
Having honed his skills at Goodwin, Procter & Hoar, he took up the legal mantle as assistant district attorney across both Essex and Suffolk Counties, simultaneously serving as Deputy Legal Counsel to Gov. William F. Weld, before gracing the judiciary. Known for his educational contributions, Lowy has shared his wealth of knowledge as an adjunct professor at regional law schools, according to the state's website, noting his ongoing academic roles.
Lowy's legacy can be measured by the various judicial committees he chaired, focusing on evidence law and combating the societal plagues of substance abuse and mental health disorders.
