David Michael Felper
Bowditch & Dewey, LLP • Worcester, MA
Employment & LaborEmployment ContractsEmployment LawLabor & EmploymentPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
dfelper@bowditch.com
Phone
(833) 983-2307
Address
Worcester, MA, 1615, US
Professional
About
**David Michael Felper** **Senior Partner, Chair of Labor & Employment and Higher Education Practice** **Bowditch & Dewey, LLP** **Worcester, MA** David Michael Felper is a distinguished senior partner at Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, where he leads the Labor & Employment and Higher Education practice areas. With extensive experience representing management, David specializes in a wide range of employment law matters, including the defense of discrimination and wrongful termination claims, wage and hour disputes, and OSHA complaints. His expertise encompasses non-competition agreements, contract negotiations, grievances, and union organization, ensuring compliance with both federal and state labor and employment laws. David’s adept representation extends to various forums, including federal and state courts, arbitration hearings, and administrative proceedings before agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), and the Massachusetts Labor Relations Commission (MLRC). He is also well-versed in unemployment compensation and Section 28 workers’ compensation hearings. In addition to his litigation practice, David is committed to proactive legal support. He skillfully drafts employment contracts, personnel policies, and other critical employment-related documents tailored to the needs of his clients. Recognized for his authority in the field, David is frequently invited to speak on employment and labor law topics and has taught courses aimed at educating fellow professionals. David's dedication to excellence has earned him recognition from his peers, including selection as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the field of Employment Law - Management from 2013 to 2015. His commitment to providing strategic legal counsel makes him a trusted advisor for employers navigating the complexities of labor and employment law in Worcester, MA, and beyond.
About Employment & Labor Law
Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.
Credentials
Education
1980 Western New England College School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1976 George Washington University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Best Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Best Lawyer for Management Employment law in Central MA, The Best Lawyers in America 2016 Best Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America 2016 Best Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in New England 2015 Best Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America
Publications
2015 The New England Journal of Higher Education Student Unions: The Implications of Colleges and Universities
Associations
Valley Tech Educational Foundation, Inc. Former President Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Former President and Director United Way of Tri-County Former Chairman and Member, Board of Directors Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Board of Trustees Trustee Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Chairman
Speaking
2016 GWCF Executive Forum New FLSA Regulations 2015 Massachusetts Senior Care Association's HR Professionals and Administrator's Group Paid Sick Time Law 2014 Emerging Challenges to Independent Higher Education Fall Symposium Service and Assistance Animals on Campus 2011 Ask the Legal and HR Experts Ask the Legal and HR Experts
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Updated: May 26, 2026