$ 375-400 per hour
Attorney David P. Bodanza is a highly respected trial lawyer with more than 36 years of experience advocating for individuals, families and organizations. A graduate of New England School of Law, where he finished first in his class, Attorney Bodanza has helped thousands of clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence and clarity. He is known for combining sharp legal skill with genuine compassion, ensuring that every client feels heard, prepared, and strongly represented.
Attorney Bodanza’s deep knowledge of the law, the courts, and the bar allows him to anticipate issues, craft effective strategies, and pursue meaningful results. He believes that true advocacy requires commitment and courage. As Theodore Roosevelt famously observed, “It is not the critic who counts ...The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena… who strives valiantly… who spends himself in a worthy cause… and dares greatly.” Attorney Bodanza brings that same spirit to every case, standing firmly beside his clients when it matters most.
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36 years
36 years
36 years
36 years
$ 375-400 per hour
33%-33%
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Chat withState: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2004
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
36 School Street, Leominster, MA, 01453
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Family
Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family
Exceptional Attorney – A Zealous Advocate Who Truly Values His Clients
I retained David P. Bodanza for a civil matter, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Attorney Bodanza is an exceptional attorney and a highly skilled litigator with a deep command of the law and outstanding strategic judgment. Attorney Bodanza is sharp, confident, and persuasive in court. He ...
Posted by Lisa | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family
You Want Him on your Side
We are currently working with David on a difficult family matter. One of Davids exceptional traits is that he is a great listener. From the info we give him he is able to understand and pick out the parts of the info that is crucial to our case. He is a great communicator and seems very knowledgeabl...
Posted by Gregory | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
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...
"I endorse this lawyer. David served as my mentor for the first twelve years of my legal career. His knowledge of the law is extensive, and his guidance has been instrumental in my development as an attorney. Even today, he continues to support and advise me. He is a dedicated advocate who approaches his clients with compassion and care."
"I have referred family law matters to David and have worked with him as co-counsel on two employment discrimination suits. I wholeheartedly endorse him to anyone looking for an attorney. David communicates in a manner with clients that is clear, kind, and approachable, while being open and honest about the risks and benefits of each possible legal strategy. He has achieved impressive results for his clients and I am thankful to be able to work with him."
"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."
Real estate lawyer
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
1989 - Present
Partner, Bodanza & Bodanza
2021 - Present
Worcester County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
Client prevailed
Client prevailed
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BS - Bachelor of Science
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