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Ginger Barry Boyd
Partner
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Recognized as one of the “25 Women You Need to Know,” by a major Florida publication, Ginger Barry Boyd relies on her 20 years’ of trial law experience to advocate for clients’ success in litigation and on appeal. A former state felony prosecutor, she works now on a range of cases including multi-claim and class...
Recognized as one of the “25 Women You Need to Know,” by a major Florida publication, Ginger Barry Boyd relies on her 20 years’ of trial law experience to advocate for clients’ success in litigation and on appeal. A former state felony prosecutor, she works now on a range of cases including multi-claim and class action litigation, unfair and deceptive trade practices litigation, real estate related claims, insurance coverage litigation, employment and general business litigation. Her target client is a mid-sized business seeking top shelf talent at a cost-effective price point. Ms. Boyd also has appellate experience.
action litigation, unfair and deceptive trade practices litigation, real estate related claims, insurance coverage litigation, employment and general business litigation. Her target client is a mid-sized business seeking top shelf talent at a cost-effective price point. Ms. Boyd also has appellate experience.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Served as lead trial counsel in a ten-day trial held in the Hillsborough County Complex Business Litigation Division that, after post-trial motions, resulted in the client receiving a $9.1 million judgment against his former real estate development company and a $2.8 million judgment against his former business partner. The judgment was affirmed on appeal.
- Served as trial counsel in a five-day civil False Claims Act trial in federal district court for the Middle District of Florida. The trial court granted the client’s motion for judgment as a matter of law and entered judgment in its favor, which was affirmed by the Eleventh Circuit.
- Obtained several defense verdicts in sexual harassment and gender discrimination cases in the Northern District of Florida federal courts.
- Co-authored amicus briefs in U.S. Fire Ins. Co. v. J.S.U.B., Inc. 979 So2d 871 (Fla. 2007) and Auto-Owners Inc. Co. v. Pozzi Window Co., 984 So.2d 1241 (Fla. 2008).
- Other reported decisions include: John Hall Elec. Contr., Inc. v. Allstate Constr., Inc., 917 So. 2d 310 (1st DCA 2005); Causey v. Causey, 36 So3d 893 (1st DCA 2010); Twin Oaks Villas, Ltd. v. Joel D. Smith, LLC, 79 So.3d 67 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011); Kearns v. Farmer Acquisition Co., 157 So.3d 458 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015).
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, JD (2000)
- University of Florida, BA, English (1996)
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Practice Areas
Previous Professional Experience
- Served as lead trial counsel in a ten-day trial held in the Hillsborough County Complex Business Litigation Division that, after post-trial motions, resulted in the client receiving a $9.1 million judgment against his former real estate development company and a $2.8 million judgment against his former business partner. The judgment was affirmed on appeal.
- Served as trial counsel in a five-day civil False Claims Act trial in federal district court for the Middle District of Florida. The trial court granted the client’s motion for judgment as a matter of law and entered judgment in its favor, which was affirmed by the Eleventh Circuit.
- Obtained several defense verdicts in sexual harassment and gender discrimination cases in the Northern District of Florida federal courts.
- Co-authored amicus briefs in U.S. Fire Ins. Co. v. J.S.U.B., Inc. 979 So2d 871 (Fla. 2007) and Auto-Owners Inc. Co. v. Pozzi Window Co., 984 So.2d 1241 (Fla. 2008).
- Other reported decisions include: John Hall Elec. Contr., Inc. v. Allstate Constr., Inc., 917 So. 2d 310 (1st DCA 2005); Causey v. Causey, 36 So3d 893 (1st DCA 2010); Twin Oaks Villas, Ltd. v. Joel D. Smith, LLC, 79 So.3d 67 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011); Kearns v. Farmer Acquisition Co., 157 So.3d 458 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015).
Articles & Speeches
Recognitions
- The Tallahassee Democrat, "25 Women You Need to Know" (2020)
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers Leaders in the Law (2017)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star (2009-2015)
- Honoree, Okaloosa Women’s Wall of Honor (2014)
Professional Activities
- Director, FSU College of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors
- Member, The Florida Bar Code & Rules of Evidence Committee
- ABA Corporate Counsel Committee
Community
- Board Member/Programs Chair, Rotary Club of Tallahassee
- Member, Rotary International
- Sustainer, Junior League
Recognized as one of the “25 Women You Need to Know,” by a major Florida publication, Ginger Barry Boyd relies on her 20 years’ of trial law experience to advocate for clients’ success in litigation and on appeal. A former state felony prosecutor, she works now on a range of cases including multi-claim and class... action litigation, unfair and deceptive trade practices litigation, real estate related claims, insurance coverage litigation, employment and general business litigation. Her target client is a mid-sized business seeking top shelf talent at a cost-effective price point. Ms. Boyd also has appellate experience.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Served as lead trial counsel in a ten-day trial held in the Hillsborough County Complex Business Litigation Division that, after post-trial motions, resulted in the client receiving a $9.1 million judgment against his former real estate development company and a $2.8 million judgment against his former business partner. The judgment was affirmed on appeal.
- Served as trial counsel in a five-day civil False Claims Act trial in federal district court for the Middle District of Florida. The trial court granted the client’s motion for judgment as a matter of law and entered judgment in its favor, which was affirmed by the Eleventh Circuit.
- Obtained several defense verdicts in sexual harassment and gender discrimination cases in the Northern District of Florida federal courts.
- Co-authored amicus briefs in U.S. Fire Ins. Co. v. J.S.U.B., Inc. 979 So2d 871 (Fla. 2007) and Auto-Owners Inc. Co. v. Pozzi Window Co., 984 So.2d 1241 (Fla. 2008).
- Other reported decisions include: John Hall Elec. Contr., Inc. v. Allstate Constr., Inc., 917 So. 2d 310 (1st DCA 2005); Causey v. Causey, 36 So3d 893 (1st DCA 2010); Twin Oaks Villas, Ltd. v. Joel D. Smith, LLC, 79 So.3d 67 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011); Kearns v. Farmer Acquisition Co., 157 So.3d 458 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015).
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, JD (2000)
- University of Florida, BA, English (1996)
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Practice Areas
- Litigation
- Construction
- Consumer Financial Services
- Employment & Labor
- Appellate Practice & Legal Strategies
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Directors & Officers Liability Coverage
- Multi-Claim & Class Action Litigation
Industries
- The Tallahassee Democrat, "25 Women You Need to Know" (2020)
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers Leaders in the Law (2017)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star (2009-2015)
- Honoree, Okaloosa Women’s Wall of Honor (2014)
- Director, FSU College of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors
- Member, The Florida Bar Code & Rules of Evidence Committee
- ABA Corporate Counsel Committee
- Board Member/Programs Chair, Rotary Club of Tallahassee
- Member, Rotary International
- Sustainer, Junior League
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