35+ Years
Legal Experience
About Mr. F. Keats Boyd III
F. Keats Boyd, Jr. (1936 – 2017) was the esteemed founder of Boyd & Boyd, P.C. He graduated cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross and earned his law doctorate from Stanford University. Over his career spanning more than 35 years, Mr. Boyd established himself as a leading estate planning attorney.
Mr. Boyd was admitted to practice in Massachusetts, the United States Tax Court, the US District Court of Massachusetts, the US Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. His exceptional legal acumen earned him listings in the “Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers” and he achieved the highest professional and ethical rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s National Directory of Lawyers.
In 2012 and 2014, Mr. Boyd was recognized as one of Boston’s Top Rated Lawyers. In 2013, he was also named one of New England’s top rated lawyers in “Legal Leaders.”
Mr. Boyd was actively involved in professional organizations, including the Greater Boston Estate Planning Council, the Estate Planning Council of Cape Cod, the National Association of Estate Planners, WealthCounsel®, and the Barnstable Bar Association.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Massachusetts Car Accident Laws
Understanding Massachusetts's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$20K/$40K/$5K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What was F. Keats Boyd III's educational background?
F. Keats Boyd III graduated cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross and earned his law doctorate from Stanford University.
Where was F. Keats Boyd III admitted to practice law?
He was admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, the United States Tax Court, the US District Court of Massachusetts, the US Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
What recognitions did F. Keats Boyd III receive?
He was listed in the 'Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers' and received the highest professional and ethical rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s National Directory of Lawyers. He was also named one of Boston’s and New England’s Top Rated Lawyers.
What professional organizations was F. Keats Boyd III a member of?
He was a member of the Greater Boston Estate Planning Council, the Estate Planning Council of Cape Cod, the National Association of Estate Planners, WealthCounsel®, and the Barnstable Bar Association.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Mr. F. Keats Boyd III for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Mr. for a free case review
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