Boyd J. Hawkins

Boyd J. Hawkins brings decades of legal experience to clients, concentrating on complex business and transactional law. Over the course of his career, he has worked on matters involving contracts, acquisitions, corporate governance, and intellectual property. His ability to guide clients through intricate legal challenges has made him a trusted advocate in commercial matters.

Boyd began his academic path at Idaho State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. Licensed to practice law in Utah since 1988 and in Idaho since 1994, he has built a practice grounded in knowledge, diligence, and careful attention to detail.

Boyd’s work has included forming both for-profit and nonprofit entities, preparing governance documents, and managing labor and employment issues. He has also handled mergers and acquisitions, software licensing, and intellectual property protection involving trademarks and copyrights. His experience further extends to contracts for advertising, e-commerce, promotions, website operations, and real estate transactions.

Boyd has negotiated, drafted, and overseen contracts of every type, ranging from corporate bylaws to joint venture agreements. His practice includes employment contracts, nondisclosure agreements, technology transfers, and broadcast rights agreements. He has managed transactions exceeding $2 billion across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Japan, underscoring his international reach and skill in complex negotiations.

Boyd has also assisted media outlets and public organizations in securing access to government records while addressing legal concerns involving defamation, privacy, and trespass. His deep knowledge of music licensing has proven especially valuable to clients navigating this highly specialized field, making his practice distinctive in scope and depth.

Boyd J. Hawkins has dedicated his career to helping businesses and organizations structure deals, resolve disputes, and protect their rights. His long history of guiding clients through high-stakes transactions reflects his commitment to thorough representation and practical solutions that safeguard his clients’ interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Miller Hawkins, PLLC
• Member, Utah State Bar
• Member, Idaho State Bar

Licensed State

• Idaho
• Utah

Education

• Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Idaho State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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