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

Member in Good Standing

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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 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Adoption

Posted by Lindsey | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

AmazingAttorney

We used Summer 6 years ago for the adoption of our son and are using her again for another adoption case. When we decided to adopt again, we called on Summer immediately. She is always on her A game and gives you her absolute best! Knowing that summer has our case , makes our hearts at peace. She is ...one in a million and we feel so blessed to have found her !

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2016 | Adoption

Adoption of our angel

My husband and I contacted Summer a year ago about adopting a baby girl. She was truly amazing and compassionate with making the adoption happen. She was not only our lawyer but she became someone who we trusted and loved by fighting to give our little girl to us. There are no words to describe how h...appy she made us when the day came that Khristian was legally ours. Summer Boyd is truly an amazing lawyer and person.

Posted by Roy N. | November 15, 2016 | Adoption

Dedicated Child Welfare Attorney

In working with Attorney Summer Boyd for the past 6+ years, I have seen firsthand the heartfelt dedication Ms. Boyd has exhibited towards her clients in every case. As a child welfare professional who often sees attorneys come and go due to the high caseload volume, level of stress, and the intense ...magnitude of navigating the law surrounding children and families, I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Boyd as a consistent and committed presence in the courtroom. Ms. Boyd ensures children’s best interests are the focal point above all other matters and has ensured safe, stable, and loving homes for hundreds of children over the past decade through pre-adoptive and adoptive placements. Furthermore, Ms. Boyd has demonstrated a history of representing clients of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, social class, or circumstances. Ms. Boyd works tirelessly to ensure that all children are provided the best opportunities to grow up in loving and stable environment. I would highly recommend Ms. Boyd to any family seeking an expert in the field of child welfare or any family seeking a positive outcome for a child (or children) in need.

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 Wendy | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

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.

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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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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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