He served as chief justice in 1701, 1702, and 1705, as an associate justice in the same court in 1704, and as presiding judge of the other courts from 1701 till 1706. In July 1701, he was invited by Penn to a seat in his council, of which he remained a member until his death.
This individual held various roles within the judicial system between 1701 and 1706, including chief justice positions in 1701, 1702, and 1705. He also served as an associate justice in 1704 and presided over other courts during this time. Additionally, he was appointed to Penn's council in July 1701, a position he held until his death.