Boyd & Jenerette is an experienced, forward thinking and diverse civil litigation law firm that represents public and private business organizations as well as insurance companies in litigation and transactional matters.[spacer height=”5px”]
Founded in 1952, Boyd & Jenerette is now recognized for its credentials and leadership in civil litigation including insurance defense, appeals, construction defect defense, bad faith and coverage matters and workers compensation. While continuing this tradition, the firm is also identified as a leading civil litigation firm in the areas of commercial and business law. [spacer height=”15px”]
Boyd & Jenerette’s Philosophy: Strive for Early Resolution but Prepare for Trial
The firm’s philosophy is to pursue a favorable resolution for every case, as early as possible. However, if early and favorable resolution is not possible, we will be prepared for trial. Many clients look to Boyd & Jenerette for trial representation after losing confidence in counsel from another law firm originally assigned to a case.[spacer height=”-15px”]
The attorneys at Boyd & Jenerette are not only experienced litigators, but we are trial attorneys. Our partners have significant trial experience. We are skilled in jury trial, bench trial, mediation and arbitration. We employ a proven methodology for trial preparation that is efficient and consistent with client expectations and budgetary goals. Moreover, our appellate department provides valuable insight and assistance so that substantive issues are properly preserved for appellate review. It can also handle any matter that may be appealed.[spacer height=”-15px”]
We practice in all state, federal, appellate, and workers’ compensation courts with offices in Florida and Georgia. Other state admissions include Alabama, Kentucky, Texas, and the District of Columbia. Our list of representative cases demonstrates favorable outcomes in areas ranging from appellate practice to construction, auto liability, contract disputes, insurance defense, coverage and bad faith, premises liability, products liability, and workers’ compensation.[spacer height=”-20px”]
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Changing the Way Defense Firms Do Business
Boyd & Jenerette’s mission is to change the way defense firms do business. We know that our clients’ needs have changed over the years and that many traditional defense firm models are outdated. Therefore, we have invested in innovative solutions which enable us to partner with our clients to develop defense strategies that are beneficial both as to cost and ultimate outcome.[spacer height=”-5px”]
Our Commitment to Technology and Cost Efficiency
Boyd & Jenerette uses the latest technology to reduce costs which are then passed on to our clients. We also utilize the following innovative techniques to achieve cost-effective case resolution:[spacer height=”-20px”]
• Team approach including legal assistants and paralegals to reduce billing[spacer height=”-15px”]
• Technology replaces travel whenever possible[spacer height=”-15px”]
• We have attorneys working remotely and available for consultation in the following locations:
Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Pensacola, and Tampa in Florida, and Atlanta in Georgia.[spacer height=”-15px”]
• Remote access for attorneys minimizes fixed overhead expenses resulting in cost efficiencies that are passed on to our clients[spacer height=”-15px”]
• Paperless operating environments to streamline case management[spacer height=”-15px”]
• Alternative rate structures[spacer height=”-15px”]
• Initial budgets for litigated matters[spacer height=”-15px”]
• Flat fees for litigated and pre-suit cases[spacer height=”-15px”]
• Flat fees for coverage matters, depending on complexity[spacer height=”-15px”]
• Targeted litigation plans to reduce expenses[spacer height=”-5px”]
Recognized for Credentials & Leadership
Six of the firm’s attorneys are Board Certified by The Florida Bar, including one in Civil Trial, one in Appellate Practice, two in Construction Law, and two in Workers’ Compensation.[spacer height=”-15px”]
The firm is AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and 11 of the firm’s attorneys are also AV Peer Review Rated at an individual level.[spacer height=”-15px”]
Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. is recognized in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” list by Best Lawyers® in the following two areas:[spacer height=”-20px”]
- Commercial Litigation, Jacksonville, Tier 1[spacer height=”-15px”]
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Jacksonville, Tier 1[spacer height=”-15px”]
- Insurance Law, Jacksonville, Tier 2[spacer height=”-15px”]
- Litigation – Insurance, Jacksonville, Tier 2[spacer height=”-15px”]
- Construction Law, Orlando, Tier 2[spacer height=”-15px”]
The firm is honored to have been recognized in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings for fifteen consecutive years (2011 – 2025).[spacer height=”-20px”]
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