Atty. Christopher W. Boyett

Atty. Christopher W. Boyett

Christopher W. Boyett co-chairs Holland & Knight's National Private Wealth practice.

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About Christopher W. Boyett at a glance

Christopher W. Boyett is a trusts, family law, business, and tax attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (MBA) and University of Florida (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher W. Boyett co-chairs Holland & Knight's National Private Wealth practice
  • Mr. Boyett advises domestic and international wealthy families throughout Florida on sophisticated estate planning strategies and options and counsels family businesses on succession planning and tax planning
  • Additionally, he advises both institutional and individual clients on estate and trust administration issues
  • He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami School of Law, Graduate Program in Taxation

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher W. Boyett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher W. Boyett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher W. Boyett

Where is Christopher W. Boyett's law office located?
Christopher W. Boyett's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher W. Boyett handle?
Christopher W. Boyett focuses on trusts, family law, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Christopher W. Boyett go to law school?
Christopher W. Boyett earned their education at (MBA); (BS).
How can I contact Christopher W. Boyett for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher W. Boyett received?
Christopher W. Boyett's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

MBA
University of Florida
- In Progress
BS
University of Florida
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Up and Comer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2001-2003
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, 2006-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Florida Trend magazine, 2008-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Tax: Estate Planning, 2010-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — United States Lawyer Rankings, Nation's Top 10 Trusts & Estates Lawyers, 2009-2012, 2014
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2004-2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers High Net Worth guide, Private Wealth Law: Florida, 2016
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Miami)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Miami)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Miami)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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