Atty. F. Boyd Hovde

Atty. F. Boyd Hovde

F. Boyd Hovde was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 7, 1934.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 67 yrs experience 67 year
Call (463) 273-3929 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About F. Boyd Hovde at a glance

F. Boyd Hovde is a Founder based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Hovde, Dassow & Deets LLC. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on wrongful death and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1959), U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana (1959), U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana (1966), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1959) and Princeton University (B.A., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • F. Boyd Hovde was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 7, 1934
  • He was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1959 and in 1977 was admitted to practice before the U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • He is a graduate of Princeton University (B.A., 1956) and the University of Michigan School of Law (J.D., 1959) where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi
  • He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Indiana College of Trial Lawyers
  • He was a member of the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness from 1976 to 2000 and its Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure from 1980 to 1992
  • From 1984 to 1992, he served on the Board of Visitors of Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
  • He is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association and served as its Treasurer, Vice President, and President in 1979
  • He is also a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and American Bar Association
  • He is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, having served as president in 1976 - 1977 and is a lifetime Director of that Association
  • He is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Representative Cases • Nationwide Mut
  • Ins
  • Co. v
  • Day, 224 N.E.2d 520, 1967, Ind.App. 1 Div., 463-273-3929 • Britt v
  • Sears, 277 N.E.2d 20, 1971, Ind.App. 2 Div., 463-273-3929 • Brooks v
  • Robinson, 284 N.E.2d 794, 1972, Ind., 463-273-3929 • Liberty Mut
  • Ins
  • Co. v
  • Pennsylvania R. Co., 322 F.2d 963, 1963, C.A.7 (Ind.), 463-273-3929 • Ruckman & Hansen, Inc. v
  • Contracting & Material Co., 328 F.2d 744, 1964, C.A.7 (Ind.), 463-273-3929 • Gillam v
  • J. C. Penney Co., 341 F.2d 457, 1965, C.A.7 (Ind.), 463-273-3929 • State v
  • Collier, 331 N.E.2d 784, 1975, Ind.App. 1 Dist., 463-273-3929 • Miskunas v
  • Union Carbide, 399 F.2d 847, cert. den. 895 ct. 718, 1968, 7th Cir., 463-273-3929 • Chambers v
  • Osteonics Corp., 109 F.3d 1243, 1997, 7th Cir., 463-273-3929 • Poehlman v
  • Feferman,, 717 NE2d 578, 1999, Ind., 463-273-3929 References • National Bank of Indianapolis • Indiana Bar Foundation Classes/Seminars • Board of Visitors, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis Honors and Awards • Keyman, Indianapolis Jaycees • Distinguished Service Award, Indianapolis Jaycees • Indiana Amateur Golf Champion • Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers • Indiana Golf Hall of Fame • Fellow, Indiana College of Trial Lawyers • The Best Lawyers in America • Indiana Super Lawyers • Martindale-Hubbell • Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Evan Bayh Pro Bono Activities • Charter member and Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation • Indianapolis Jaycee, Chapter President • Citizen’s School Committee • United Way of Greater Indianapolis • Chairman of the Indiana Evans Scholar Selection Committee Fraternities/Sororities • Phi Delta Pi Professional Associations and Memberships • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 1970 • Indianapolis Bar Association, Past President, 1959 • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Past President, 1976 to 1977 • Indianapolis Bar Association, Treasurer, 1979 to 1979 • Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member, 1959 • American College of Trial Lawyers, Member • International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member • Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness, Member, 1976 to 2000 • Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, Member, 1980 to 1992 • Indiana State Bar Association, Member • American Bar Association, Member • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Member and Lifetime Director • Indianapolis Bar Association, Vice-President, 1979 to 1979 • Indianapolis Bar Association, President, 1979 to 1979 • College of Fellows of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1981

Practice Areas Explained

F. Boyd Hovde's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases F. Boyd Hovde handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about F. Boyd Hovde

Where is F. Boyd Hovde's law office located?
F. Boyd Hovde's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Hovde, Dassow & Deets LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does F. Boyd Hovde handle?
F. Boyd Hovde focuses on wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has F. Boyd Hovde practiced law?
F. Boyd Hovde has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did F. Boyd Hovde go to law school?
F. Boyd Hovde earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (B.A., 1956).
How can I contact F. Boyd Hovde for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has F. Boyd Hovde received?
F. Boyd Hovde's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 1959
B.A.
Princeton University
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977

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