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Bar News - February 21, 2003 Judge Philip Hollmans Career Celebrated in Song By: Julie Findley NEARLY 200 FRIENDS and family members gathered Jan. 25 at the Nashua Country Club to honor recently retired Superior Court Associate Justice Philip S. Hollman for his 17 years of service to the court. Judge Hollman, who retired on Dec. 7, 2002, served the state of New Hampshire from 1985 to 2002 as a Superior Court justice. Although he is on senior retired judge status and will periodically hear cases, Judge Hollman's unassailable integrity and professionalism will be missed by those who worked with him on a daily basis, as well as the public he served. The esteem in which Judge Hollman is held is reflected in the words of people like Kim Wyman, who works in the Clerk's Office of Cheshire County Superior Court: "To me, he is the standard that I hold all judges to; he is the epitome of what a judge should be." The retirement party for Judge Hollman was a celebration of his career - mostly through song, in recognition of Judge Hollman's love for singing. It was an entertaining and enjoyable event, thanks in no small part to Judge Bernard J. Hampsey, Jr.'s energetic and amusing service as master of ceremonies. Supreme Court Associate Justice Linda S. Dalianis and Superior Court Chief Justice Walter L. Murphy and Associate Justices Robert J. Lynn and Gary E. Hicks toasted Judge Hollman in song, accompanied on the piano by Hillsborough County Superior Court - South Clerk of Court Marshall Buttrick. Marital Masters Deborah Kane Rein, Pam D. Kelly, Alice S. Love, Leonard S. Green and Michael H. Garner also showcased their vocal talents in honor of Judge Hollman's service as the first administrative justice of the Superior Court's marital division. He served in that role from 1994 to 1996, before the Family Division was established. Law clerks (past and present) Elyse Alkalay, Jacki Smith, Holly Haines, Tracy Barbagiovanni and Kimberly Johnson performed an original cantata, under the direction of fellow law clerk Chantalle Forgues, to fete Judge Hollman. In addition to celebrating Judge Hollman's career in song, members of the judiciary and Bar also spoke appreciatively about Hollman's professional accomplishments. Supreme Court Associate Justice Joseph Nadeau extended the thanks of the Supreme Court to Judge Hollman for his exemplary service to the judicial branch. Superior Court Chief Justice Murphy and attorney Brian Quirk, of the Attorney General's Office, offered some tongue-in-cheek observations to mark the occasion. Attorneys David Nixon and Jonathan Lax, representing the University of Michigan Law School, also made a presentation to their fellow alumnus. At the conclusion of the evening, Judge Hollman was presented with a New Hampshire clock in recognition of his long-standing dedication to public service. Julie Findley is a court monitor at Hillsborough County Superior Court - North in Manchester.
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