Jeffrey Dean Boyd
About Jeffrey
Biography
Jeffrey D. Boyd has tried over 100 civil jury trials throughout the course of his career. His approach to law has always been based on digging into the details and data of a case in order to see the larger picture more clearly, requiring personal interaction with clients and an understanding, working relationship. President of Boyd Trial Consulting, he has served as a trial consultant throughout the United States for over 15 years, assisting other lawyers with their cases.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 16 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 43 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jeffrey Dean Boyd
601 University Street, Suite 2600, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Posted by Michael | February 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Building brighter tomorrows
Love this team! From day one they were on top of every aspect. Filings, documents, discovery.... It made it easier to start the healing, not having to worry about the legal aspect of all this. Very professional and assertive towards getting a positive resolution for me. Deborah, Jeff, and th...
Jeffrey Dean Boyd's Lawyer Endorsements
"At first, you will be impressed with Jeff's credentials. Once you meet him, you will be even more impressed with the way he cares about his clients and with providing great legal services."
"I highly endorse Jeff. Jeff is dedicated to providing his clients with the exceptional representation. He is experienced in this area of the law and seeks to obtain justice for his clients. Jeff is also experienced in consulting on jury issues and assists other lawyers with their cases."
"I have worked with Jeff as Co-Counsel, his insight and experience were invaluable. I have never met anyone more calm than Jeff. He exudes confidence and is such a genuine person. I have also worked with Jeff on Focus Groups, one of his passions. He has a real skill of getting folks to open up and offer candid thoughts. His work made a direct positive impact on the results on many of my cases. Through our professional work Jeff and I have become friends. This uniquely qualifies me because I have seen him in professional and social circles. He is always the consummate professional. I proudly endorse Jeff, he is one of the best and we are lucky to have him here in the Pacific Northwest."
"Jeff gets my endorsement for his extensive trial experience, knowledge and excellent skills for meeting his clients needs. He has great experience and knowledge as a trial lawyer who understands juries from many different perspectives. Personal injury clients who retain Jeff can rest assured they have a very skilled attorney who puts his clients first and will get the best results for them. It is a pleasure to endorse Jeff."
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Wiedemann and Wysocki National Finance Counsel Award, American Association for Justice
2008
President's Award, Ohio Association for Justice
1995
Distinguished Service Award, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University Of Washington School Of Law, Trial Advocacy
2009 - Present
Partner, Nelson Boyd, PLLC
2009 - Present
Partner, Boyd Trial Consulting
2007 - 2009
Executive Director, Ohio Association for Justice
1998 - 2009
Attorney, The Boyd Law Firm and Boyd Trial Consulting
1989 - 1998
Partner, Mccarthy, Palmer, Volkema, Boyd & Thomas
1982 - 1989
Associate, Lane, Alton & Horst, & Zonak, Poulos, & Hunter
Associations
2013 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2012 - Present
Jefferson County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Melvin M. Belli SocietyMember
2010 - Present
Clallam County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Washington Association for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
American Society of Trial ConsultantsMember
1995 - Present
Public JusticeMember
1989 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1989 - Present
Central Ohio Association for JusticePast President
1982 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Jury Bias Seminar
2019
Focus Groups: Feeling Good or Learning to Win
2019
You’ve Done Your Focus Groups, Now What?
2018
Evidence
2018
Winning Lessons from Focus Groups
2018
Winning Lessons from Focus Groups
2018
Jury Research: Focus Groups - Finding the Moral Tone That Resonates with Jurors
2018
Jury Research: Focus Groups - Finding the Moral Tone That Resonates with Jurors
2018
How Jurors REALLY Think – A Live Focus Group Evaluates a Personal Injury Case
2017
What Focus Groups Tell Us About Medical Malpractice Cases
2017
How much Medicine Does the Jury Need to Know?
2016
D-I-S-C: Who's Your Jury Going to Be?
2016
How much Medicine Does the Jury Need to Know?
2016
Using Focus Groups to Discover and Meet the Needs of the Jury
2015
Bad Faith. Good Stuff.
2015
Putting It All Together - What Focus Groups Tell Us About What Is Important
2015
Juror Attitudes in Complex Cases: How Real People Think About Tough Trial Issues
2014
Focus Groups And Juror Perspective in Premises Cases
2014
How Jurors Really Think; A Live Focus Group Evaluation of a Personal Injury Case
2014
Lawyers are from Mars. Jurors are from Venus. What Lawyers Can Learn from Focus Groups
2014
Focus Groups - Feeling Good or Learning How To Win?
2013
4 Trial Tips You Can Start Using Today
2013
What Generation XYZ Expects from Your Association
2012
Insurance Coverage Litigation
2012
What Were They Thinking!?!
2011
5 Tips That Will Improve Your Next Trial: Tested Techniques That Will Carry You From Voir Dire To Verdict
2011
Trial Tips
2010
What Were They Thinking: Tips Learned from 12 Years of Doing Focus Groups, How They Work, and How They Can Improve Your Practice
2010
What Were They Thinking: Tips Learned from 12 Years of Doing Focus Groups
2004
Technical Tools for the Trial Advocate
2003
"Symbol" Coverage in Scott-Pontzer Litigation
2001
A High Tech Mock Trial of a Scott-Pontzer Case
1999
Using Focus Groups To Win
1997
Automobile Crashworthiness - GM, the Type III Door Latch, and the Seat-Belt-in-the-Door
1996
Alcohol, Drugs, Seatbelts
1996
Litigating a UM/UIM Case
1996
Liquor Liability and the Underage Drinker
1996
Ethical Representation of Clients - Avoiding Mistakes
1995
Tort Action Against the Drunk Driver: Post Cabe
1994
Scheduling and Trial of a Civil Suit: Plaintiff's Perspective
1993
Punitive Damages and the Drunk Driver
1990
Bad Faith
Publications
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Languages
English