The Flaschner Judicial Institute publishes guides and benchbooks on a number of legal subjects. Flaschner makes these titles available to every sitting judge in Massachusetts. Our publications are frequently purchased by members of the bar, as well as by law libraries and law school bookstores.
Publication Ordering Information
Judges
Judges interested in obtaining one or more of the publications below are asked to contact the Flaschner Institute at:
(617) 226-1565 or
Attorneys and Others
Members of the bar or anyone else who is interested in purchasing one or more of the below titles are asked to call Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly at (800) 451-9998 or go to: http://books.lawyersweekly.com, unless otherwise specified below.

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Recent Developments in Massachusetts Negligence Law (2011)
Written by: Hon. John M. Greaney (ret.), Supreme Judicial Court,
and James F. Comerford, Esq.
Contributing Editor: Nicholas Macaronis
New Causes of Action in:
Premises Liability
Liquor Liability
Medical Malpractice Liability
Please see "publication ordering information" above.
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Massachusetts Guide to Evidence (2011)
The Official Print Edition of the Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law
2011 Edition, 480 pages
Please see "publication ordering information" above
for official print edition.
Note to Judges on 3/11/11:
A complimentary copy of the 2011 edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence was recently distributed to all active trial and appellate judges in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Stops Benchbook (2011)
2011 Edition, 214 pages
Written by: James F. Comerford, Esq.
Editorial Committee: Hon. John M. Greaney (ret.), Chair, Supreme Judicial Court; Hon. Kevin J. O'Dea, District Court; Daniel W. O'Malley, Esq.
Please see "publication ordering information" above.
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Massachusetts Guide to Evidence (2010)
The Official Print Edition of the Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law
2010 Edition, 480 pages
Please see "publication ordering information" above for official print edition.
Note to Judges on 2/18/10:
A complimentary copy of the 2010 edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence has just been distributed to all active trial and appellate judges in Massachusetts.
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The Law of Homicide in Massachusetts (2009)
Written by Justice John M. Greaney (ret.), Supreme Judicial Court, and James F. Comerford, Esq.
Please see ordering information above.
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Massachusetts Guide to Evidence (2008)
The Official Print Edition of the Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law
2008-2009 Edition, 442 pages
Please see ordering information above for official print edition.
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Fundamental Principles of Massachusetts Criminal Law (2008)
Cumulative Supplement, 150 pages
Covering Appellate Court Decisions through September 2007
Written by: James F. Comerford, Esq.
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Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Stops Benchbook (2007)
247 pages
Written by: James F. Comerford, Esq.
Editorial Committee: Hon. John M. Greaney, Chair, Supreme Judicial Court; Hon. Peter W. Agnes, Jr., Superior Court; Hon. William W. Teahan, Jr., District Court
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Fundamental Principles of Massachusetts Criminal Law (2006)
2006 Supplement, 101 pages
Covering Appellate Court Decisions through May 2006
Written by: James F. Comerford, Esq.
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Massachusetts Summary Judgment Benchbook (2005)
2005 Edition, 148 pages
Written by: Hon. John M. Greaney, Supreme Judicial Court, and
Wayne E. Hartwell, Esq., Social Law Library
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Residential Landlord-Tenant Benchbook (2005)
Revised Edition, 682 pages
Editor: Wayne E. Hartwell, Esq., Social Law Library
Contributors: Hon. David D. Kerman, Massachusetts Housing Court;
Hon. John G. Martin, Massachusetts Housing Court; Hon. William H. Abrashkin, Massachusetts Housing Court; Susan Hegel, Esq.; Toni Lee Pomeroy, Esq.
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Fundamental Principles of Massachusetts Criminal Law (2004)
A Quick Reference Guide, 588 pages
Written by: James F. Comerford, Member of the Massachusetts Bar
Editorial Committee: Hon. John M. Greaney, Supreme Judicial Court; Hon. Peter M. Lauriat, Superior Court; Hon. Mark S. Coven, District Court
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Massachusetts Jury Trial Benchbook (2004)
Second Edition, 298 pages
Written by: Hon. Peter M. Lauriat, Massachusetts Superior Court
With the assistance of: Wayne E. Hartwell, Esq., Social Law Library
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If you are interested in a Flaschner publication that is not listed above, please call (617) 226-1565 or
email: programs@flaschner.org.
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