Peter Velis | |
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Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court | |
In office 1999–2012 | |
Appointed by | Paul Cellucci |
Succeeded by | Edward J. McDonough Jr. |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Hampden district | |
In office 1973–1979 | |
Preceded by | James J. Bowler |
Succeeded by | Robert Rohan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-10-08) October 8, 1942 (age 82) Springfield, Massachusetts |
Political party | Republican |
Relations | John Velis (nephew) |
Residence | Westfield, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Boston University (B.S.) Suffolk University Law School (J.D.) |
Occupation | Attorney |
Peter A. Velis (born October 8, 1942) is a former American judge who served on the Massachusetts Superior Court from 1999 to 2012. From 1973 to 1979 he was a Republican state legislator who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Fifth Hampden district from Westfield, Massachusetts.
References
- Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: 1977–1978. p. 308.
- "Superior Court Judge Peter Velis of Westfield retires, calls career on bench 'a wonderful cover up journey'". MassLive. 19 November 2012.
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