Atty. Peter O. Bodnar
Peter O. Bodnar, a co-founder and member of the firm, is an experienced litigator, having limited his practice over the course of the past 46 years to matrimonial and family law.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 55+ Years Experience
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About Peter O. Bodnar at a Glance
Peter O. Bodnar is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at BodnarMilone LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1971), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1994). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1970) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and New York University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Westchester County Bar Association (Member and Officer, Executive Committee, Family Law Section, 1992— Chair, 2000-2002 Chair, Judicial Liaison Committee, 1999—) New York State Bar Association (Executive Committee, 2000—) American Bar Association. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter O. Bodnar
- Peter O. Bodnar, a co-founder and member of the firm, is an experienced litigator, having limited his practice over the course of the past 46 years to matrimonial and family law
- He also mediates and arbitrates such matters, selected by the parties and/or their attorneys
- A member of the Executive Committee of the Westchester County Bar Association Family Law Section since 1992 (Chair from 2000 to 2002), and a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association Family Law Section since 2000 (presently Co-Chair of the Finance Committee), he has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995 and Super Lawyers from inception forward
- He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Parliamentarian 2007 – 2008), and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Mr. Bodnar is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- He was designated by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in 2013
- AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell® and included in Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who in America, and Who’s Who in the World, Mr. Bodnar has been a lecturer for the New York State Bar Association, the Pace University School of Law Women’s Justice Center and the Appellate Division, Second Department Law Guardian Program
- Mr. Bodnar is admitted to practice before New York State courts, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the United States Supreme Court
- He has been qualified as an expert witness in New York State Supreme Court in matrimonial matters
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Peter O. Bodnar's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter O. Bodnar handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Family Law in White Plains
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Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in White Plains Choose Peter O. Bodnar
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter O. Bodnar's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter O. Bodnar brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. Supreme Court, Peter O. Bodnar can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Peter O. Bodnar's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Peter O. Bodnar attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter O. Bodnar Handles in White Plains
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