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Robert Victor Cauchon

Robert V. Cauchon was a judge for the Massachusetts Land Court between 1990 to 2000. During his decade long tenure, Judge Cauchon rendered more than 500 decisions related to landmark cases, many of which contributed to the shaping of real estate law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Early Years Judge Cauchon was a native of Warwick, Rhode Island. He was one of three siblings. He graduated from Yale University in XXXX and Suffolk Law School in XXXX. Before entering politics and law, Judge Cauchon spent several years on active duty in the Navy, including nine months in China just after World War II and service during the Korean War. He retired with the rank of lieutenant commander.

Political Career Judge Cauchon was an active member of the Democratic party. He was a delegate of the party and contributed to many political campaigns including that for Governor Peabody that resulted in his victory in XXXX. As a resident of Marshfield, he helped organize the Democratic Town Committee between 1960 and 1976 and served on that town's board of appeals for five years. He also had been the executive director of the Democratic State Committee.

Law Career Judge Cauchon joined the prestigious Boston's law firm Sullivan and Worcester in XXXX. During his 21 year long career as a counselor, he focused on real estate litigation and public utility work. Judge Cauchon was appointed to the land court during Governor Michael Dukakis's administration. From 1992 to 1996, he was the court's chief justice and presided over landmark cases, including those involving the towns of Edgartown, Peabody, and Rockport. He retired from the court system in the year 2000 and started a mediation and arbitration practice he worked for until his passing in 2004. In a Globe article about his retirement from the court in 1996, he explained his judicial independence. "As a judge you develop this presence, which is important. The thing you develop is the ability not to be on any side," he said. "You find out there are two sides when you listen, and often the side you thought was wrong is right."

Personal Life Judge Cauchon was married to Betty A. Pederzini who passed away in the year 2000. At that time, he decided to retire and move to his second residence in Cotuit, Massachusetts, a village of Barnstable in Cape Cod. Judge Cauchon passed away while recovering from hip surgery at his residence in September 2004 at the age of 78.

References Stephanie L. Vosk, Globe Correspondent - Robert Cauchon, 78; headed land court http://www.boston.com/news/globe/obituaries/articles/2004/10/01/robert_cauchon_78_headed_land_court/