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Pursuing Pennsylvania Missy M. Boyd
Missy M. Boyd

Missy M. Boyd

High Swartz LLP

23 years of experience

Family Law, Divorce, Juvenile Law

Pennsylvania

Biography

Melissa M. Boyd is a partner with High Swartz LLP. She concentrates her practice on family law. She advocates in various areas including, but not limited to, divorce, pre-nuptial and post-divorce agreements, child custody and support, equitable distribution, alimony, adoptions, protection from abuse and juvenile law. She has dedicated much of her professional career to preserving the rights of children and their families. She is a frequent presenter on family law topics for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the Family Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Montgomery Bar Association. Ms. Boyd is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and she serves on the board of governors for the Pennsylvania Chapter . She also is a member of the family law sections of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Montgomery Bar Association. She previously served as the chair of the Family Law Section of the Montgomery Bar Association. A graduate of Washington College and the University of Baltimore School of Law, Ms. Boyd has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell, has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for 8 years, has been a named a Best Lawyer in America since 2016 and has been named among the 10 Leaders of Matrimonial Law in Philadelphia. Ms. Boyd has been certified as a Family Law Arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. View More ›


Fees

Credit Cards Accepted


Practice Area

Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law,
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce,
Juvenile Law
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce,

Languages

English: Spoken, Written


Professional Experience

Family Law Attorney
High Swartz LLP
1999 - Current

Education

University of Baltimore

J.D. | School of Law

University of Baltimore
Washington College

B.A.

Washington College

Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2019
Ages 45 and under
Ten Leaders - Divorce Law - Greater Philadelphia
2019
Special Achievement Award
Pennsylvania Bar Association
2018
Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2014
2011 Lawyers on the Fast Track
The Legal Intelligencer
2011

Professional Associations

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2014 - Current

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Pennsylvania State Bar

Member

2001 - Current

Pennsylvania State Bar
U.S. District Court, Maryland

Member

2000 - Current

U.S. District Court, Maryland
Maryland State Bar

Member

1999 - Current

Maryland State Bar
Montgomery Bar Association

Board of Directors

2012 - 2014

Montgomery Bar Association

Websites & Blogs

website
High Swartz Law Firm Website

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Offices

High Swartz
40 East Airy Street Norristown, PA 19401
Telephone: (610) 275-0700



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