Judge Edward F. Harrington

Federal Judicial Service

Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts.

Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 18, 1987, to a seat vacated by Andrew A. Caffrey; Confirmed by the Senate on February 19, 1988, and received commission on February 22, 1988. Assumed senior status on March 1, 2001.

Education

College of the Holy Cross, A.B., 1955
Boston College Law School, J.D., 1960

Courthouse

Boston Courthouse

John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way, Suite 2300
Boston, Massachusetts 02210

Courtroom

20, 7^th floor

**John J. Moakley Federal Courthouse - Boston, MA**

Courtroom Technology

Contact the courtroom clerk regarding the use of technology in the courtroom. View our courtroom technology page for more information on the technology that is available.

Internet access is available upon request and with the consent of the presiding Judge. Click here for more information.

Staff

Courtroom/Docket Clerk	Tracy McLaughlin	617-748-9165	tracy_mclaughlin@mad.uscourts.gov

Chambers Procedures/Standing Orders/Sample Orders

N/A

USDC Judicial Forum Survey

Q1: If you have any particular practices or preferences in regard to submissions before a mediation, please describe them.

A1: A memorandum setting forth argument and amount sought.

Q2: Do you have a standard pre-mediation order for the parties? If so, please attach it here.

A2: Standard Court Order

Q3: If you have any particular practices or preferences in regard to conducting a mediation, please describe them here.

A3: None.

Q4: Do you require the party/parties to be present or available during a mediation?

A4: Yes, a party with decision making authority must be present. Parties may make opening statements in open court if they so desire. Parties then meet separately with Judge in private.