Derrick S. Boyd

Derrick S. Boyd concentrates his practice on complex business disputes involving bank fraud, lender liability, unfair competition, securities litigation, and product liability. His work also includes intellectual property litigation covering patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, along with contractual conflicts and antitrust matters for businesses facing high-stakes commercial challenges.

Derrick built his academic foundation at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991. He later completed his legal studies with a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1994, gaining disciplined training that prepared him for civil trial advocacy and complex courtroom practice.

Derrick is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial and brings extensive courtroom experience. He has practiced in State and Federal Courts of Texas and in numerous other state and federal courts, handling demanding litigation that requires strategic preparation, clear advocacy, and detailed command of evidentiary rules.

Derrick has earned consistent peer recognition for professional achievement. He has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list since 2009, following earlier selection to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2006. Since 2020, he has also appeared on the Best Lawyers in America list.

Derrick maintains active involvement with professional and civic organizations supporting legal services and community access. His memberships include the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, Wise County Bar Association, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He also serves on the Board of Directors of WARM and Wise Christian Counseling Center.

Derrick has contributed leadership beyond the courtroom through service roles connected to regional development and education initiatives. He has served with the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, including a three-year term as director, and participated on the Economic Development Committee for the Main Street Program in Decatur and the Decatur ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors.

Derrick S. Boyd is known for guiding clients through complex disputes with steady judgment and focused advocacy. His litigation work emphasizes careful analysis, efficient resolution strategies, and clear communication. Through decades of civil trial practice, he has helped businesses protect rights, manage risk, and pursue fair outcomes in challenging legal environments.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Boyd Powers & Williamson Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, American Bar Association (ABA)
• Member, Wise County Bar Association
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Texas at Austin School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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