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Atty. Howard Boyd Atkins

Atty. Howard Boyd Atkins

Howard Boyd Atkins is a lawyer practicing insurance, aviation law, corporate law. Howard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1969, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Des Plaines Des Plaines 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Boyd Atkins at a glance

Howard Boyd Atkins is a DOT/FAA based in Des Plaines, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, insurance, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1988), Indiana (1994), and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. University, 1969). Active member of Atlanta and American Bar Associations The State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Des Plaines, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Howard Boyd Atkins is a lawyer practicing insurance, aviation law, corporate law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1969, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Howard practices in Des Plaines, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Boyd Atkins's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Howard Boyd Atkins is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Boyd Atkins

Where is Howard Boyd Atkins's law office located?
Howard Boyd Atkins's law practice is located in Des Plaines, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Boyd Atkins handle?
Howard Boyd Atkins focuses on business, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Howard Boyd Atkins practiced law?
Howard Boyd Atkins has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Howard Boyd Atkins go to law school?
Howard Boyd Atkins earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. University, 1969).
How can I contact Howard Boyd Atkins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgia State University
- 1988
B.A. University
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1988
Indiana
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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