Atty. William F. Boyd

Atty. William F. Boyd

About William F. Boyd View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

Coeur D'Alene Coeur D'Alene 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About William F. Boyd at a glance

William F. Boyd is an Of Counsel based in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, practicing at Ramsden, Marfice, Ealy & De Smet, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Idaho (1965), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at University of Idaho (LL.B., 1965) and Oregon State University (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Idaho State Bar First District Bar Association. Serands clients in Coeur D'Alene, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

William F. Boyd got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

William F. Boyd's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William F. Boyd is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Idaho →

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.

William F. Boyd is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Idaho →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William F. Boyd is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Idaho →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William F. Boyd is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Idaho →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William F. Boyd is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Idaho →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Idaho

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

Looking for additional Idaho attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Coeur D'Alene or all attorneys in Idaho.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William F. Boyd

Where is William F. Boyd's law office located?
William F. Boyd's law practice is located in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. The firm is Ramsden, Marfice, Ealy & De Smet, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William F. Boyd handle?
William F. Boyd focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has William F. Boyd practiced law?
William F. Boyd has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did William F. Boyd go to law school?
William F. Boyd earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.S., 1962).
How can I contact William F. Boyd for a consultation?
You can contact William F. 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 William F. Boyd received?
William F. Boyd's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Idaho
- 1965
B.S.
Oregon State University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Idaho
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1983

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