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Boyd White, III

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Boyd White is best on his feet in the courtroom, breaking down the opposition’s arguments and persuading the judge and jury to his client’s position. The practice of law is his profession but being a trial lawyer in high-exposure product liability litigation, insurance defense, and commercial disputes is his craft.

The individual, collective, and class action disputes Boyd handles for automotive OEMs are complex and hard-fought, often with millions of dollars at stake. Discovery and pre-trial proceedings provide a means to depose parties and witnesses, consult sophisticated experts, and gather the information he needs to tell the story of the case. It’s also an opportunity to demonstrate his superior advocacy talents, especially during cross-examination, and show the other side he is genuinely prepared to go to trial, which affects settlement negotiations, arbitration, mediation, and ultimate settlement values. But trial is where Boyd excels.

Boyd’s preparation is unparalleled—in each case and throughout his career. As a theater major and boxer in college, he laid the foundation to become a skilled litigator. After a few years in private practice with a large law firm, Boyd joined the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to gain substantial jury and bench trial experience and hone his courtroom skills. At Dykema, he commits himself to every matter on his docket and achieving the client’s goals and objectives.

Boyd has extensive experience defending clients against claims related to negligent operation of employer leased automobiles, premises liability claims against commercial property owners, and high exposure product liability claims for OEM clients. He has a successful track record of trying multiple cases to verdict and arguing multiple motions to dismiss. Boyd’s expertise has been recognized by being named National Transportation Trial Counsel for an International Retail Client and enabled him to lead a National Safety Assessment of Safety Policies and Procedures for a Major Retail Client. Additionally, Boyd is regularly retained as trial counsel for high exposure matters and has participated in jury research projects for clients.

The law is only one of Boyd’s two life callings. He is also a pastor with a growing Detroit congregation. To Boyd, litigation and the ministry are similar passions that allow him to use his storytelling skills, engage his intellectual and philosophical gifts, connect and collaborate with people, and advocate in the service of others.

“As a trial lawyer, I’m a gunslinger. I have a quick draw and shoot straight, and I’m no sycophant. Clients trust in me because of my honesty and pragmatism.”
    • University of Toledo College of Law, J.D., 2008
    • University of Michigan, B.T.A., 2002

  • Bar Admissions

    • Michigan

  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, 2024

    • Recognized by The Legal 500 United States for Product Liability, Mass Tort And Class Action - Defense: Automotive/Transport, 2022-2024; Automotive Litigation, 2022; Transport: Rail and Road – Litigation and Regulation, 2021

    • Named to the Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" list for Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2021-2023

    • Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star for Business Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts and Personal Injury - Products: Defense, 2014-Present

    • Detroit Public Theater, Member, Board of Directors

    • The Ark Detroit Outreach Ministries, Founding/Lead Pastor

    • Leadership Detroit Class XLII, Participant

    • Young American Leaders Program, 2023 Participant

    • Member, Law360 Michigan Editorial Advisory Board, 2023-24

  • Assistant Prosecutor, Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office

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Detroit313-568-5409

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