John C. Bodnar
About John C. Bodnar
John C. Bodnar is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. John C. Bodnar is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Lewis Rice LLC
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, MBA, graduated 1996, Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1996, and Saint Louis University, BSBA, graduated 1992
Location: St. Louis, MO
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