Atty. James M. Boyd

Atty. James M. Boyd

James M. Boyd is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, business law and 2 other areas of law.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Boyd at a glance

James M. Boyd is an Attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Boyd & Boyd, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1987) and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1987) and Virginia Wesleyan College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Virginia and American Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of America Tidewater Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Boyd is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • James M. received a B.A. degree from Virginia Wesleyan College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James M. practices at Boyd & Boyd, P.C. in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Boyd's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James M. Boyd is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

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.

James M. Boyd is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James M. Boyd is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James M. Boyd is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Boyd

Where is James M. Boyd's law office located?
James M. Boyd's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Boyd & Boyd, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Boyd handle?
James M. Boyd focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James M. Boyd practiced law?
James M. Boyd has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James M. Boyd go to law school?
James M. Boyd earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James M. Boyd for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Boyd directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James M. Boyd received?
James M. Boyd's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary
- 1987
B.A.
Virginia Wesleyan College
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988

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