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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2019 | 10/31/2019 |
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1998 | 07/06/2019 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Outstanding Scholastic Achievement | Golden Key National Honor Society | 1992 |
High Honors | Phi Theta Kappa Society | 1991 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/President | The Boyd Law Firm, P.C. | 2000 - Present |
Partner | Fahey & Boyd | 1999 - 2000 |
Associate | Fahey & Associates | 1998 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States Supreme Court | Attorney | 2009 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois | Attorney Member | 1998 - Present |
State of Illinois Supreme Court | Attorney | 1998 - Present |
University of Michigan Alumni Association | Alumnus | 1993 - Present |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | A.B. | 1993 |
St. Petersburg Junior College | A.A. | 1991 |
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Kevin Collopy, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 22, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Don is a fantastic divorce attorney. He is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and a passionate advocate on behalf of his clients.
Peggy Raddatz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 7, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Attorney Boyd works zeously on behalf of his clients. His knowledge of the law is excellent and he is well respected by both his clients and his peers. I endorse Attorney Boyd.
Barry Boykin, Family Attorney on Sep 4, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Don works zealously on behalf of his clients. He is an energetic and contributing member of the legal community. He has an excellent knowledge of family law, and is creative in applying the law to the facts of a particular case. I recommend him highly.
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