New Hampshire Supreme Court Associate Justice James Bassett will retire from the court at the end of August.

Bassett, a Canterbury resident, has served on the Supreme Court since 2012. He was nominated to serve by then-Governor John Lynch.

A statement from the court said that Bassett will continue to “participate fully” in the court until his retirement, although he will no longer sit on the bench for oral arguments. 

During his time on the bench, Bassett has chaired a number of Supreme Court committees and commissions, including the Access to Justice Commission for the last 6 years.

Bassett practiced law in Concord for 27 years, during which time he had an active trial practice in both state and federal courts and frequently presented oral arguments before the Supreme Court. He has served on various boards in Canterbury, where he and his family have resided since 1985. 

“Justice Bassett’s legacy is one of exceptional service to the public,” said New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon J. MacDonald. “On the court, he has not only been a highly dedicated and respected jurist, but also a tireless advocate for improvements to our justice system. His contributions have been many, and on behalf of the Supreme Court and the entire Judicial Branch, I thank him.”

David Brooks can be reached at dbrooks@cmonitor.com