Judge Richard J. Chin: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Plymouth County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. William F. Weld

Biography

The Hon. Richard J. Chin (Ret.) was an associate justice of the Plymouth County Superior Court in Massachusetts. He was appointed to the seat by former Governor William Weld in 1993. Chin retired in 2019.


He was first appointed by former Governor Michael Dukakis to serve as an associate justice of the Boston Municipal Court in 1989 becoming the first Asian-American judge to be appointed in Massachusetts.


Chin attended Boston University, where he received a B.A. in economics in 1971. He went on to complete a J.D. at Boston College Law School in 1974.


After law school, Chin worked as a law clerk at Pino Busconi & Bonaccorso. He also served as a VISTA volunteer for Legal Services Cape Cod & Islands and as a staff attorney for OnBoard Legal Services. Chin went on to practice as an associate at the Law Office Alan Chapman and the Law Offices of Albert E. Grady before opening a solo practice in 1981.


He served as vice-chair of the Southeastern Massachusetts Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors and chair of the City of Brockton Industrial Development Financing Authority. Chin also served on the Board of Trustees of Massasoit Community College, Cardinal Cushing General Hospital, and the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center.


His other memberships included the Plymouth County Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Asian American Lawyers Association.


Chin received the Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award from the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (2019) and the Honorable David S. Nelson Public Interest Law Award (1999).


Chin was born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts. His parents immigrated there from China in 1949 and spent the next fifty years running a local laundry in Brockton, where Chin worked after school.

Recent Cases by Hon. Richard J. Chin

On February 13, 2015 an employment discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 13, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Employment Discrimination

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Discrimination

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2021

On October 11, 2012 a personal injury - slip & fall case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Oct 11, 2012

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Personal Injury - Slip & Fall

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2021

On July 3, 2012 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jul 03, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2021

On June 21, 2010 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2010

Status

Directed Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On March 23, 2010 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2010

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 15, 2008 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On November 6, 2006 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Nov 06, 2006

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On October 18, 2006 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2006

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 10, 2006 a personal injury - slip & fall case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2006

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Personal Injury - Slip & Fall

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On September 20, 2005 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Sep 20, 2005

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Malpractice - Medical

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 19, 2005 a wrongful death - non-medical, g.l.c.229, §2a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Aug 19, 2005

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Wrongful Death - Non-medical, G.L.c.229, §2A

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 15, 2005 a defamation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2005

Status

Directed Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Defamation

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On May 17, 2005 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2005

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On March 28, 2005 a malpractice - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2005

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Malpractice - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 7, 2005 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Feb 07, 2005

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On January 3, 2005 a wrongful death - non-medical, g.l.c.229, §2a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Wrongful Death - Non-medical, G.L.c.229, §2A

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On September 29, 2004 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On July 7, 2003 a personal injury - slip & fall case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2003

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Personal Injury - Slip & Fall

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On December 5, 2001 a personal injury - slip & fall case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Dec 05, 2001

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Personal Injury - Slip & Fall

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On April 17, 2001 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2001

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Malpractice - Medical

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On March 30, 2001 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2001

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 22, 2000 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2000

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On July 17, 2000 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2000

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On December 31, 1999 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Plymouth County. Judge Richard J. Chin presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 1999

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Plymouth County

County

Plymouth County, MA

Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

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