Atty. John Boyden

Atty. John Boyden

John Boyden is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Whitman College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Reno Reno 36 Years Experience 36 year
Call (775) 799-5256

Profile Summary

About John Boyden at a glance

John Boyden is a Member based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston, Ltd.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, ssd, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1990) and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (1991). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1990) and Whitman College (B.A. History, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washoe County Bar Association State Bar of Nevada. Serves clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Boyden is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Whitman College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John practices at Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston, Ltd. in Reno, NV

Practice Areas Explained

John Boyden's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

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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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.

John Boyden is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nevada →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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John Boyden is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nevada →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Boyden

Where is John Boyden's law office located?
John Boyden's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. The firm is Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Boyden handle?
John Boyden focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, ssd, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has John Boyden practiced law?
John Boyden has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John Boyden go to law school?
John Boyden earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. History, 1987).
How can I contact John Boyden for a consultation?
You can contact John Boyden 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 John Boyden received?
John Boyden's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1990
B.A. History
Whitman College
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Admitted: 1991

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