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Robert Badger is an experienced litigator who resolves his clients' disputes both in and out of court. He concentrates his practice in special education disputes, and matters involving divorce, marital asset division, and child support and custody.
Mr. Badger has litigated hundreds of cases in state, federal, and appellate courts. He was recognized again in 2016 as a Distinguished Attorney by Martindale Hubbell, and as a Top-Rated Lawyer in Litigation.
Mr. Badger has decades of experience dealing with family and special education disputes. Reaching appropriate and cost-effective solutions to these very personal disputes is Mr. Badger’s passion.
Mr. Badger is a member in good standing of the Bars of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of Hawaii, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
He graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School, where he served as an Editor of the Notre Dame Law Review.
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29 years | 100 cases
29 years | 100 cases
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Acquired: 1995
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1994
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265 Franklin St Ste 1702, Boston, MA, 02110-3144
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Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Bob successfully represented my family against a school system. He is an outstanding negotiator and strategist. Bob was always prepared and pleasant to deal with. He simply out-lawyered the other side! I can’t thank him enough.
Posted by Theresa | August 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Robert provided excellent short and long term legal advice that resulted in a positive outcome. I went to Robert with little knowledge of Massachusetts Law. He clearly explained what legal ramifications I faced and how best to respond at my hearing. As his client, Robert deftly articulated my stat...
Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Bob did an excellent job handling my case. He helped me navigate the divorce process with the utmost professionalism and expertise. He helped to make the process as quick and painless as possible during such a difficult time. He always had my best interests and paid close attention to details. I woul...
Posted by Luciana | July 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Badger has provided us with compassionate, timely and effective response in a case involving legal custody, special education and mental health issues. As a special education professional myself, I can attest to his ability to integrate legal and clinical information when asked to represent the i...
Posted by Brian | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Bob's counsel and leadership were instrumental in helping us resolve a difficult and emotionally taxing real estate dispute. His calm demeanor, timely insights, and perseverance in understanding the details of our case most effective in effectively guiding us through the litigation process and drivi...
"Robert is an extremely knowledgeable special education attorney with excellent litigation skills. I strongly recommend that families with education issues consult with Robert."
"Bob is a tough litigator. I'm glad to know he's handling special ed cases, which are a very unique area of the law."
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2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1999 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Robert E. Badger
2018 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesMember
2017 - Present
Special Needs Advocacy NetworkMember
2005 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
The Ninth Circuit reversed in favor of the parents and child.
Reversed in part in favor of parents.
Triple damages awarded, attorney's fees awarded, and appeal defended successfully in the intermediate and the supreme court.
Arbitration Award confirmed with an award of attorneys' fees, and Sellers' appeals dismissed
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
MA - Masters
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
The Supreme Court’s March 22, 2017 decision in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, and the revised standard for a Free and Appropriate Public Education
2017
IDEA, 504/ADA, third-party school based interventions, and ADA update
1996
1995
English
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Can I change my agreement?
26 Nov 2017
Should I combine contempt filings?
20 Jul 2017
My spouse has filed for divorce on 5/15/2017. Today is 5/23 and I still have not been served.
23 May 2017