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 6 - 10 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Judith | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

The most amazing attorney!

Summer Boyd was the 2nd attorney we hired to represent us in our efforts to adopt our two very young grandchildren after the loss of their parents. We live in another state and desperately needed assistance in navigating the lengthy process for DCF to request an ICPC home study before we could be co...nsidered as an adoption candidates. When we hired Ms. Boyd we had been traveling from middle TN to Jacksonville every two weeks so we could have weekend visits with our grandchildren in our hotel. We met Ms. Boyd in person during one of our weekends in Jacksonville. We were immediately impressed with Ms. Boyd's very genuine compassion and support as we worked together to put ourselves in the best possible position to be considered to take responsibility for our grandchildren. The ICPC home study that we had to complete included 6 weeks of classes in addition to all the required vetting. Ms. Boyd encouraged us and fought for us as if we were members of her own family. She was always available if we had questions. She also went over and beyond anything we could have expected from an attorney. Unfortunately, the entire ICPC process kept the children in foster care for close to two years and the decision was made in favor of their foster parents. But Ms. Boyd has become a friend for life and we continue to stay in touch. We would not hesitate to hire Ms. Boyd in the future if we need legal assistance. I highly recommend Summer Boyd to anyone seeking to adopt a child!

Posted by Monica | May 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate and caring

Summer Boyd represented during a nasty divorce. I was clearly getting shafted but once I hired Ms. Boyd she was a bull dog and represented me to her fullest. I won custody and the entitled alimony that was owed! She was compassionate and well worth every dime! She is kind, funny, and very compassiona...te about her clients. My experience with her was very comforting. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Donna | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce representation

Summer represented me during my divorce. I was very satisfied overall. I have recommended her services to others. I believe this speaks volumes.

Posted by Mary | July 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Attorney

After hiring another attorney and spending 2k I was not getting any where with my divorce and had to let them go. I was referred to Summer from a coworker who had previously hired her, I decided to hired Summer for my divorce case and she was absolutely amazing. Every question I had she was there. Sh...e was very dedicated and devoted to her work. I highly recommend Summer. Best family attorney hands down!

Posted by Katie | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hire her!!

We hired Summer for a child dependency case and she is wonderful! I have never seen an attorney work like she does in court, she’s amazing! You can tell she does this for the children and puts her all into her work. Her communication is great and she always responds quickly! We’ve been working with h...er for 5 months and have no complaints! We would hire her over and over again.

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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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