Atty. Kim M. Boyle
Kim Boyle practices in the areas of labor and employment, civil rights, constitutional law, commercial, tort and general litigation. Her employment practice includes representing employers in employment related claims, such as retaliation and discrimination claims as well as workplace harassment.
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Kim M. Boyle is a employment, business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1987) and Princeton University (—, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Kim Boyle practices in the areas of labor and employment, civil rights, constitutional law, commercial, tort and general litigation
- Her employment practice includes representing employers in employment related claims, such as retaliation and discrimination claims as well as workplace harassment
- She also handles EEOC charges and other administrative complaints through the administrative and judicial process
- Her practice also includes the representation of public and private clients in a wide variety of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair trade practices, and class actions, as well as representation of a number of governmental entities on a wide array of legal issues
- Ms. Boyle is known for her persuasive oral argument skills in both trial and appellate courts, and for her ability to take a matter from inception through verdict at trial by jury or judge
- Many of the matters that Ms. Boyle handles have been resolved through trial, and she has completed a number of oral arguments before state and federal appellate courts
- She speaks often on employment-related topics, litigation and issues of procedure, as well as ethics and professionalism issues
- Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Boyle served as Judge Pro Tempore, Division I, for the Civil District Court for Orleans Parish
- She is also a former assistant professor of law at Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans
- Ms. Boyle is very active in local, state, and national bar activities, as well as community organizations and initiatives
- She served as the first female African-American President of the Louisiana State Bar Association (“LSBA”) for the 2009-2010 term and formerly served as Treasurer as well as a member of the LSBA Board of Governors
- She also previously served as the first African-American President of the New Orleans Bar Association (“NOBA”)
- Ms. Boyle served as pro bono legal counsel to Covenant House of New Orleans
- She was the first African-American woman to serve as Co-Chair of the NO/AIDS Task Force Board of Trustees, and also previously served as a board member of Aids Law Louisiana
- She formely served on the board of trustees for Princeton University, and currently services on the boards of trustees for Touro Infirmary, Tulane University and Dillard University
- She serves on the Board of Directors of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law
- In addition, she was a member of the Louisiana Recovery Authority (“LRA”) and served as Chair of the LRA Healthcare Committee
- Ms. Boyle previously served on the Bring New Orleans Back Commission, which focused upon rebuilding the city post-Katrina, and served as Chair of the Health/Social Services Committee of the Commission
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Kim M. Boyle's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kim M. Boyle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kim M. Boyle is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kim M. Boyle is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kim M. Boyle is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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