Worcester lawyer nominated to Superior Court

Courtesy/Pojani, Hurley, & Ritter William Ritter

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By Zachary Comeau

Worcester lawyer William Ritter has been nominated as an associate justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court, Gov. Charlie Baker’s office announced Wednesday.

Ritter, a partner at Pojani, Hurley & Ritter, LLP for the past 20 years, has nearly 30 years of litigation experience, Baker’s office said.

Ritter fills the seat of Justice James Lemire, who was named to the appeals court by Baker last July.

According to Ritter’s profile on his firm’s website, he has tried cases in both state and federal courts since in his 29 years of practice, which includes commercial disputes, non-competition law and personal injury matters for plaintiffs and insurers.

He represents clients in real estate matters and has been appointed as a receiver, liquidating trustee and an escrow agent in matters pending in Worcester Superior Court.

The 1983 cum laude graduate of UMass Amherst and cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School has served on the Holden Planning Board for more than 20 years and is a director of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, according to his profile.

Ritter has also been a legal advisor or coach for Worcester-area youth sports leagues.

In statements, both Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito praised Ritter for his experience and work ethic.

“The depth of attorney Ritter’s three decades of experience in litigation matters will well serve the attorneys and litigants in the Superior Court,” Baker said.

Polito said Ritter has dedicated himself to practicing at the highest level of the law and is known for his hard work.

“His sense of duty to the commonwealth and community service with sports teams and first-generation college students demonstrate a character well suited to serve the people of Massachusetts,” she said.