Gary Hicks (judge)

Gary Hicks
Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
Acting
In office
August 23, 2019 – March 4, 2021
Preceded byRobert J. Lynn
Succeeded byGordon J. MacDonald
Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
In office
January 31, 2006 – November 30, 2023
Appointed byJohn Lynch
Preceded byJoseph P. Nadeau
Succeeded byMelissa Beth Countway
Personal details
Born (1953-11-30) November 30, 1953 (age 70)
Colebrook, New Hampshire, U.S.
EducationBucknell 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]

  1. ^ Who's Who in American Law, 2007-2008. Marquis Who's Who. 2007. p. 509.
  2. ^ a b "Supreme Court - Senior Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks". Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  3. ^ "NH Supreme Court Society's Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks". Archived from the original on April 12, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  4. ^ "BU Law | Conferences and Events | Past Events | 2008". Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c "Senior Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks". New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  6. ^ Kisluk, Jessica (December 1, 2023). "New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice retires after 18 years on state's highest court". WMUR. Retrieved December 1, 2023.