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David Hadas

Appeals Attorney at Boston, MA

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  • Licensed for 24 years
    State MA
    Acquired 1998
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David is a trial and appellate attorney with over 20 years of legal experience. He represents businesses and individuals in business and commercial disputes, employment litigation and real estate controversies. David regularly represents clients in lawsuits, arbitrations and mediations in Massachusetts and throughout the United States. He also has extensive experience as an appellate lawyer, having argued over 30 appeals before state and federal appellate courts on a range of legal issues.

David began his legal career as a litigator with the international law firm of Mintz Levin from 1999 to 2004. There, he represented Fortune 500 companies in a broad range of business and commercial disputes.

From 2005 to 2012, David served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, where he represented numerous state agencies and boards in cases challenging administrative decisions. Since leaving the Attorney General’s Office, David has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General, representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on special assignments.

David also served as a Special Assistant District Attorney in the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted criminal cases involving violent crime, drunk driving, larceny, financial fraud, and many other offenses. While at the Middlesex DA’s Office, David was the lead prosecutor in numerous trials before juries and judges.

Prior to launching Drohan Hitt & Hadas along with his colleagues Tom Drohan and John Hitt, David ran a boutique litigation firm from 2012 to 2016, where he primarily served individuals and small businesses in a variety of disputes in state and federal courts.

David received a B.A. in U.S. History from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1994. He was awarded his J.D., cum laude, in 1998 from Boston College Law School. David is a member of the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

David resides in Winchester, Massachusetts.

Representative Experience
  • Obtained favorable jury verdict for technology company executive in case alleging violations of Massachusetts Wage Act by employer.

  • Successfully appealed court decision terminating ex-spouse’s alimony payments under Alimony Reform Act.

  • Successfully petitioned court for summary judgment on behalf of Thermo Electron Corp. in a multimillion dollar breach-of-contract action.

  • Obtained preliminary injunction against seller of large commercial real estate parcel, leading to favorable settlement terms.

  • Successfully petitioned court to dismiss lawsuit brought by former Executive Director of the Massachusetts Film Office against the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership.

  • Defeated lawsuit seeking to force Commonwealth to construct a multi-million dollar mass transit project to mitigate the effects of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project, known unofficially as the Big Dig.

  • Successfully represented the Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee in defeating a challenge to the validity of a G.L. c. 40B comprehensive permit issued for the construction of a large affordable housing project.

  • In a case of first impression, successfully represented the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission against a lawsuit challenging its authority to regulate on-line sellers of alcohol.

  • Represented Commissioner of Revenue before Supreme Judicial Court in case concern-ing complex calculations of interest owed to taxpayers entitled to abatement.

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Drohan, Hitt & Hadas, LLC

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Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2019
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| Consulted Attorney
Outstanding
I consulted Attorney Hadas' office on an important personal matter, half expecting anyone to even return my call. What I found was a lawyer with an outstanding listening ear and remarkable compassion. In addition to providing sound legal advice, Mr. Hadas gave me the time and due consideration which set him apart from the typical law firm. How wonderful to see empathy and legal prowess to go hand-in-hand.
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Posted by Ladefara | March 29, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Thorough and effective representation with a passion
Attorney Hadas helped me win my civil case after being falsely accused by Atty Edward A. Obrien and Atty Christopher Cercone. As a Paralegal with some experiences, I thought it was a piece of cake until I got lost in the process of the rules... Attorney Hadas came along like "David against Goliath," took time to catch up with the case with several meetings, going through stack of documents, understood my contention, sought my demands and took up the case. I've worked with several other corrupt Attorneys who took money then plan a withdraw for justified reasons, but not Attorney Hadas. He was more focused on liberating me from false accusations.
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Posted by Barbara | June 4, 2015
Working with David Hadas
I am an attorney, and I have chosen David Hadas to represent me in a case involving new legislation and areas of first impression in this legislation. I have found Attorney Hadas to be attentive and legally informed in a fast-changing legal scenario under newly-issued Appellate decisions regarding this legislation. He has demonstrated superior abilities in factual and legal analysis in complex matters, and is able to brilliantly synthesize discussion of these issues in his legal writings. In dealing with clients under duress, Attorney Hadas is calm, logical and persuasive; as he is in court appearances and with the opposition, smoothing the path as he works diligently for his client. I would not hesitate to recommend Attorney Hadas for representation in any area he chooses.
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Posted by Stephany | April 11, 2013
Experienced and trustworthy lawyer
We had to take legal action against a company that decided to not pay our owed fees. He was very responsive, very knowledgeable and walked us carefully through the process. Throughout the ups and downs of this legal process, David always remained calm and confident. He was aggressive enough with the other party to move things forward, but always remained professional and provided great guidance on next steps. I can't disclosed the outcome, but it was very positive for us. I would definitely hire David again.
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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Drohan, Hitt & Hadas
  • 2017 - Present
  • Founder
  • Hadas Law Group, LLC
  • 2012 - 2017
  • Assistant Attorney General
  • Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
  • 2005 - 2012
  • Assistant District Attorney
  • Framingham District Court
  • 2004 - 2004
  • Associate
  • Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, PC
  • 1999 - 2005
  • Law Clerk
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts
  • 1998 - 1999
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Education

  • Boston College Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1998
  • University of Michigan
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1994

Legal Cases

  • Paleologos v. Massachusetts Marketing Partnership
  • Obtained summary judgment for defendant.
  • Bartel v. Walsh
  • Obtained summary judgment for defendant. Upheld on appeal.
  • Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Amesbury v. Housing Appeals Comm.
  • Obtained judgment on the pleadings for defendant. Upheld on appeal.
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Associations

  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1998 - Present
  • U.S. District Court of Massachusetts
  • Member
  • N/A

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2016
  • Top Attorneys in New England
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Massachusetts Attorney General Outstanding Team Award
  • State of Massachusetts
  • 2010
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Publications

  • LexisNexis
  • Massachusetts Administrative Law and Practice
  • 2014

Speaking Engagements

  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education – Deposition Workshop,
  • Deposition Workshop
  • 2015
  • 7th Annual Public Law Conference:
  • Public Pensions: Practical Issues and Challenges
  • 2014
  • Fifth Annual Center for Alcohol Policy Law Symposium
  • Fifth Annual Center for Alcohol Policy Law Symposium
  • 2012

Attorney endorsements

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Litigation Attorney | May 05
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I fully endorse David. We were on opposite sides of a contentious business dispute. He was a zealous advocate for his client. His motions were excellent and his courtroom skills superb. At the same time he was absolutely professional in every way. I have since referred clients to him."
Litigation Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David is a skilled and experienced litigator, with whom I worked in the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. Several years after I left the AG's Office, I had the opportunity to litigate a case against the Commonwealth. David was the AAG representing the Commonwealth. Throughout the litigation, David exercised professionalism and sound legal judgment. I wholeheartedly endorse his legal skills, judgment and professionalism."

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Boston Appeals Lawyer David Hadas
David Hadas
Appeals Attorney
Boston, MA
Licensed for 24 years
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