Robert E. Badger Jr.

Robert E. Badger Jr.

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Education, Alimony ... +2 more

265 Franklin St Ste 1702, Boston, MA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

We have decades of experience advising and advocating for our clients, so they secure favorable outcomes in disputes involving: divorce and separation, child support, child custody and visitation, and modification and enforcement of judgments.

29 years | 100 cases

30%
Education 30%

We help parents of special needs children identify appropriate services and supports, talk with schools, develop appropriate IEPs, secure proper educational placements, defend students in disciplinary actions, and conduct due process hearings.

29 years | 100 cases

30%
Alimony 20%

Courts exercise a great deal of discretion when making awards of alimony. Many spouses are surprised and upset at the result. We advise our clients about the factors the court will consider, and its processes, so our clients know what to expect.

20%
Child Custody 10%

Uniformed parents are often surprised and upset by custody's orders because they did not understand the process of making custody determinations that will affect them forever. After we prepare our our clients, they know what to expect.

10%
Child Support 10%

We help parents understand what obligations their spouse owes to their children. Courts consider many factors before issuing child support orders, but guidelines are in place and judicial discretion is limited. Our clients know what to expect.

29 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 30 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 31 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1994

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Badger Law

265 Franklin St Ste 1702, Boston, MA, 02110-3144

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Robert E. Badger Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent special needs 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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert in Family Law

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...ement in an affadavit that he presented in court on my behalf.

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Divorce 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...d hire him again and recommend him to others.

Posted by Luciana | July 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client-centered and knowledgeable

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...nterest of children and parents in court. Even when confronted with complex issues and plain adversity, Mr. Badger never lost sight of the ethical guidelines and the best interest of our family.

Posted by Brian | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert Litigator

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...ng a favorable outcome. We are grateful for our association.

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Robert E. Badger Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Wells

Education lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Sindelar

Education lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Robert is an extremely knowledgeable special education attorney with excellent litigation skills. I strongly recommend that families with education issues consult with Robert."

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Thomas Farrell

Education lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Marianne Brown

Education lawyer

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Barbara Nason

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Amy Martell

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Justin Kelsey

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Timothy Sindelar

General practice lawyer

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Peter Farrell

Litigation lawyer

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Christina Vidoli

Elder law lawyer

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Neal Winston

Estate planning lawyer

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Debra Weinberg

Education lawyer

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Karen Levitt

Mediation lawyer

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Emily Weber

Mediation lawyer

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Andrea Wells

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Robert E. Badger

Associations

2018 - Present

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Member

2017 - Present

Special Needs Advocacy Network

Member

2005 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Doug C. v. Department of Education, 720 F.3d 1038 (9th Cir. 2013)

The Ninth Circuit reversed in favor of the parents and child.

C.B. v. Department of Education​, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43961, Civ. No. 11-00576 SOM/RLP (2012).

Reversed in part in favor of parents.

Kapihe v. Mark Development, Inc., 1RC04-1-1574, affirmed 2008 Haw. APp. LEXIS 217, affirmed 117 Haw. 355 (2008)

Triple damages awarded, attorney's fees awarded, and appeal defended successfully in the intermediate and the supreme court.

Bennett v. Chung, 2015 Haw. App. LEXIS 614 (2015)

Arbitration Award confirmed with an award of attorneys' fees, and Sellers' appeals dismissed

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Education

1994

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Harvard University

MA - Masters

1986

Louisiana State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Torchlight Learning Community webinar

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

Autism Law Summit

IDEA, 504/ADA, third-party school based interventions, and ADA update

Publications

1996

National Business Institute Seminar Real Estate Litigation in Hawaii

1995

Notre Dame Law Review Wyatt v. Cole and Qualified Immunity for Private Parties in Section 1983 Suit

Languages

English

Activity

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