Atty. Jacob A. 'Jake' Boyd
After years devoted to litigation, Jake Boyd now focuses his legal practice almost exclusively on transactional matters, advising clients through all phases of their business life cycle. His work includes general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and governance, and a broad range of business transactions.
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Jacob A. 'Jake' Boyd is a Member based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, medical malpractice, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (2014). Educated at Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 2013) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A. Finance, 2010). Active member of Associate 2018 - 2020) •Vision Fort Worth (Steering Committee, Talent Attraction Sub-Committee, 2019-2020, Mahon Inn of Court. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After years devoted to litigation, Jake Boyd now focuses his legal practice almost exclusively on transactional matters, advising clients through all phases of their business life cycle
- His work includes general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and governance, and a broad range of business transactions
- Jake serves as trusted counsel to business owners navigating the complexities of building and scaling their companies-from initial formation through strategic growth planning and eventual sale or disposition
- Jake also has experience with securities work related to private offerings and private equity investment transactions, helping business owners raise capital to fuel growth and expansion
- He is actively seeking opportunities to expand both of these areas of his practice
- What makes Jake unique as a transactional attorney is his extensive litigation background, which provides him with invaluable insight when drafting transactional documents with the goal of preventing future disputes and minimizing litigation risk for his clients
- This litigation experience allows him to anticipate potential issues and disputes before they arise and structure deals more effectively to protect his clients’ interests
- Jake is dedicated to providing thorough and practical counsel tailored to each client’s specific objectives
- He understands the challenges facing business owners and works collaboratively with clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including construction, insurance agencies, and manufacturing
- While Jake’s practice now predominantly centers on transactional work, Jake continues to counsel clients in pre-litigation matters and engages in all aspects of pre-litigation dispute resolution for both individual and business clients
- Awards & Recognitions Recognized as a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine in 2018 to present Named to 360 West Magazine’s “Top Attorneys 2020 & 2021” for Commercial Litigation Elected fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
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Jacob A. 'Jake' Boyd is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Texas →
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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