Judge Michael K. Callan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Barnstable County Superior Court, Department Hampden Criminal 5 - 3

Massachusetts Bar #: 558912 (December 17, 1991)

Appointed By: Gov. Charles D. Baker, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Michael K. Callan is an associate justice for the Hampden County Superior Court in Massachusetts. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker on August 25, 2016.


Callan earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy from Boston College in 1988. He then completed a J.D. at Boston College Law School in 1991.


After graduating from law school, Callan began his legal career as a law clerk for the Massachusetts Superior Court. He served in that capacity until 1992, at which time he entered into private practice at Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy. During his tenure there, he handled complex civil litigation matters, including corporate, business, and construction disputes as well as zoning and large tort cases.


In addition to his private practice work, Callan served as town counsel to the Town of Longmeadow, the Town of Ludlow, and the Town of Hampden. He also provided legal guidance to patients at the Noble Hospital, and he volunteered with the Springfield School Volunteers Program.


His memberships have included the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Hampden County Bar Association. He has also been involved with the Longmeadow Youth Football Association, the Longmeadow Golf Club, the Springfield Country Club, and the Mercy Hospital Foundation Board.


Callan was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. He was a resident of Longmeadow at the time of his appointment. He has also been a parishioner of St. Mary’s Parish (Longmeadow) and St. Michael’s Parish (East Longmeadow).

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael K. Callan

On September 15, 2023 a specific performance of a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Sep 15, 2023

Status

09/15/2023

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Specific Performance of a Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2024

On August 24, 2023 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Aug 24, 2023

Status

08/24/2023

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On August 23, 2023 a specific performance of a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Aug 23, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Specific Performance of a Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On August 7, 2023 condominium lien & charges case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Aug 07, 2023

Status

08/07/2023

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Condominium Lien & Charges

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2024

On July 19, 2023 confirmation of arbitration awards case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Jul 19, 2023

Status

Judgment on Award

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Confirmation of Arbitration Awards

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

Confirm,Vacate Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2023

On July 14, 2023 a foreign discovery proceeding case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jul 14, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Foreign Discovery Proceeding

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 26, 2023

On June 28, 2023 services, labor and materials case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Jun 28, 2023

Status

06/29/2023

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Services, Labor and Materials

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2023

On June 22, 2023 an administrative action involving the commonwealth, municipality, mbta, etc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Jun 22, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Administrative Action involving the Commonwealth, Municipality, MBTA, etc.

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2023

On June 15, 2023 a foreclosure of a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jun 15, 2023

Status

06/15/2023

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Foreclosure of a Mortgage

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 25, 2023

On May 10, 2023 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

19 Files
Filed

May 10, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 24, 2023

On April 11, 2023 a commercial paper case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Commercial Paper

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 5, 2023 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Callan, Michael K presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Apr 05, 2023

Status

04/05/2023

Judge

Hon. Callan, Michael K Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Callan, Michael K

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2024

On March 23, 2023 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Mar 23, 2023

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2024

On March 17, 2023 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

34 Files
Filed

Mar 17, 2023

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Injunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2024

On March 14, 2023 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Mar 14, 2023

Status

03/14/2023

Judge

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Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Malpractice - Medical

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2023

On March 2, 2023 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Mar 02, 2023

Status

03/02/2023

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2024

On March 2, 2023 a goods sold and delivered case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

40 Files
Filed

Mar 02, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Goods Sold and Delivered

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2023

On January 30, 2023 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

31 Files
Filed

Jan 30, 2023

Status

01/30/2023

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Malpractice - Medical

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2024

On January 17, 2023 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jan 17, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2023

On January 13, 2023 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

96 Files
Filed

Jan 13, 2023

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 24, 2023

On January 5, 2023 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Jan 05, 2023

Status

01/05/2023

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Malpractice - Medical

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2024

On December 28, 2022 an other real property action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2022

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Other Real Property Action

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On October 20, 2022 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Oct 20, 2022

Status

10/20/2022

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 26, 2023

On September 6, 2022 an imposition of a trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of Barnstable County. Judge Michael K. Callan presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Sep 06, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael K. Callan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael K. Callan

Court

Barnstable County

County

Barnstable County, MA

Category

Imposition of a Trust

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2023

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