Summer Nicole Boyd

Summer Nicole Boyd

4.9
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Estate Planning

10151 Deerwood Park Blvd., Building 200 Suite 250, Jacksonville, FL

About Summer

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 70%

26 years

70%
Adoption 25%

26 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

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Location

Law Office of Summer Boyd

10151 Deerwood Park Blvd., Building 200 Suite 250, Jacksonville, FL, 32256

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Summer Nicole Boyd's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 61 reviews

Posted by Amanda | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

She is the best!!!

SUMMER WAS A GOD SEND! We hired Summer in 2014. She help us through the hardest part of our life... she stands for what is right and what is best for the child! Summer was our attorney doing the adoption of our son! I would recommend you to anyone Thankful for her.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing lawyer

I was referred to Summer Boyd by a friend who had used her previously and had only positive things to say. After consulting with her I hired her for child custody and she won my case. I would highly recommend her. She takes her cases seriously and is always reachable. She was a God send for me an...d I would use her again if I needed.

Posted by Wendy | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wonderful and Caring Attorney!

Summer Boyd is a great attorney! She was recommended to me by several people at Daniel Kids. After speaking with her, I immediately hired her. While she explained to me that grandparents did not have rights, she strongly believe that having the children with me was in the best interest of the girls. ...She went to every hearing and kept me informed every step of the way. Although it was a long battle, through her perseverance and tenacity, I was able to get custody of the girls and I have now adopted them.

Posted by Brian | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Life Saver

My children were on a week on week off visitation schedule between their mother and myself for a couple of years following our separation/divorce. Initially, I thought it would be a good idea for the kids to see us both equally, but after a while their mother began to take prescription pain medicati...on and became addicted. She was almost always completely out of it and barely lucid. I worried for their safety, on those weeks. The kids began acting out in school, falling behind due to excessive absences, and one even ended up Baker acted. The idea of trying to take their mother to court and asking for full custody was overwhelming. After consulting with Summer, my current spouse and I decided to hire her right away. Summer is amazing! Communication was very important and being able to reach out with questions as they came up and get helpfull answers made the whole process, so much easier to deal with. Ultimately, we were able to get full custody and the kids are doing so much better! Thanks again, Summer, from the bottom of my heart! You saved my kids.

Posted by Kim | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Simply Awesome!!!

I cannot say enough good things about Summer Boyd, both as an attorney and as a person. I hired Summer Boyd in December of 2015 and my case was a very long, tough road…it just ended last week! Summer had a lot more work on her hands with my case than she initially though when we first met as I am ...an extremely organized person that keeps records of most everything. I am also a very determined person and I was not going to give in no matter how long it took or how much work it took…and it took a ton of work! Summer stuck in there with me throughout it all. She is very responsive…no phone or email tag with her…she answers you right away! She is very understanding and compassionate! She thinks outside the box and she goes above and beyond for her clients! She did for me and I am forever grateful to her for sticking with me and seeing my very nasty, tough case out to the end! I HIGHLY recommend Summer to anyone that is looking for a caring attorney that is more than fair in cost, that will go out of her way to get the best outcome for you, who will not have you chasing her down to communicate with her, and who will go out of her way for you!!!! Simply AWESOME is all I can say! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Summer!

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Summer Nicole Boyd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christie Guerrero

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Summer is a compassionate and dedicated advocate for her clients; she works diligently to meet their needs, day or night."

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Fiona DeSpain

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the privilege of working with and knowing Ms. Boyd for several years. She is without doubt, one of the most capable and knowledgable attorneys in Jacksonville, particularly in the area of family and juvenile law. She shines in the courtroom and is one of the best trial attorneys I have ever seen. I would not hesitate to have her represent my interests in any legal action."

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Aaron Irving

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am pleased to endorse Mrs. Boyd. I feel comfortable recommending Mrs. Boyd to anyone that needs a family law attorney. She not only cares about her clients and their issues, but she is also a zealous advocate for her clients. It has always been a pleasure to work with Mrs. Boyd as opposing counsel."

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Kimberly Tusher

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have worked against and with Summer and found her to be a proactive, powerful and effective advocate. i refer clients to Summer every week."

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Slade Dukes

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Boyd is an extremely knowledgable, experienced, and committed attorney. Her approach as a practitioner is sincere and compassionate, while also being diligent and thorough. Mrs. Boyd possesses a true passion for law, driven by an unwavering dedication to and for her clients' interests and needs."

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Tricia Meisner

Adoption lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have know Ms. Boyd for almost 9 years during which we worked together, practiced against each other and I supervised Ms. Boyd. Ms. Boyd has an excellent background in adopting and related areas"

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Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Summer Boyd

2008 - 2010

Supervisor, Office of Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel

2005 - 2005

Attorney, Office Of The Attorney General Florida

2003 - 2014

Supervisor, Children's Legal Services

2000 - 2003

Attorney, Litchford & Christopher, PA

1999 - 2000

Clerk, Sheppard, White, & Thomas

Associations

2014 - 2014

NITA

Instructor

2010 - 2014

Girl Scout

Troop Leader

Education

2000

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1997

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Legal Lessons

Persuasive Trial Techniques

Languages

English

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