Ginger Barry Boyd

Partner

215 South Monroe Street
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32301

T 850.205.3356
F 850.521.1472

ginger.boyd@nelsonmullins.com

Recognized as one of the “25 Women You Need to Know,” by a major Florida publication, Ginger 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. Ginger also has appellate experience.

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. Ginger 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 10-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

Industries

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 10-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).

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Recognitions

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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

Overview

Recognized as one of the “25 Women You Need to Know,” by a major Florida publication, Ginger 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. Ginger 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 10-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

Industries

Articles & Speeches

Visit Idea Exchange

Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.