David P. Bodanza

David P. Bodanza

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 36 years

Child custody Lawyer at Leominster, MA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Family

36 School Street, Leominster, MA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-365 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 21 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bodanza & Bodanza

36 School Street, Leominster, MA, 01453

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

David P. Bodanza's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Keith | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Master of his craft

I hired David, after going through, two other attorneys, very early on, during an extremely contentious divorce, that lasted nearly 3 years. From the first day he stepped foot into the courtroom, it was clear, I made the right choice. My circumstances immediately changed and improved, and we never... looked back. David has always gone above and beyond, all my expectations, on all my court matters, and worked tirelessly, to get me a VERY, VERY, fair settlement in my divorce. Even more impressive, he was able to get a restraining order vacated, that was issued under false claims, and just weeks before my ex filed for divorce. And he managed to do this, during, and in the midst, of my divorce proceedings, which is almost unheard of. David knows the law inside and out, and always came prepared for court. His knowledge of the law is impressive, and his court room decorum, even more impressive. His staff is top notch, and very detail orientated, and so helpful. He is also very well received by judges. I would recommend David, every day of the week, and twice on Sunday. Had I not hired David, my circumstances today, would be very, very, different I'm sure, and for that, I'm grateful. He is a true gentleman, and a scholar.

Posted by Gregory | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

From departmental hearing to SJC

We hired David to represent us on an issue we had with DCF. He was our lawyer from the initial appeal all the way to the Massachusetts SJC. Throughout the whole process he was professional and worked hard to represent our concerns. He was someone who was comfortable at all levels of the court syst...em and really understand the different aspects of the law that we were dealing with. We were very happy with David and would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Jason | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Representation in an ugly divorce.

David Bodanza is representing me in an ugly divorce. My wife has been seeking experimental medical treatments for our son for a disease he dose not have according to the medical experts I have taken him to. She has also lied to MHC and DCF to get a case opened. Until David toke my case I had no acces...s to my son. In one hearing I am with my son 3 days a week. We are poised to stop the medical abuse and get him back in school as his mother is not educating him. David has been instrumental in helping me protect my child. I really appreciate that he is a man of faith and has an excellent sense of humor.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My divorce

Mr. Bodanza represented me in my divorce. He listened to all my concerns. He took time to explain everything to me as my divorce process went along. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2011

Obtaining our wills

Embarking on a trip out of the country caused us to realize the need for wills. We contacted David, and he advised and assisted us, and we had them in our hands within the week. This gave us great peace, ready to face life, or death. Thank you.

See All Client Reviews

David P. Bodanza's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse David
Christian W. Lund headshot
Christian Lund

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for almost 30 years, working with him on some cases and opposing him on others. We have also developed a friendship which I value. David is a very capable attorney, a zealous advocate and a credit to our profession. He can be a tough negotiator while also being reasonable. I have referred clients to him when I couldn't handle their case and have subsequently received positive reports about David from those clients. He is someone I can take at his word. I highly recommend him."

View All Endorsements
Christian W. Lund headshot
Christian Lund

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1989

Amos L. Taylor Award for Excellence in Scholarship, New England School of Law

1989

New England Scholar, New England School of Law

1989

Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, West Publishing Company

1989

American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing

1988

New England Scholar, New England School of Law

1987

New England Scholar, New England School of Law

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Partner, Bodanza & Bodanza

Associations

2004 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

Education

1989

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Central New England College of Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution