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Kim Boyer

Of Counsel
Las Vegas Office
Main: 702.870.6060
Direct: 702.870.6060
kboyer@djplaw.com

Kim Boyer is a certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. She practices in the areas of elder law, estate planning, guardianships, and probates. She is the co-author of the book Alzheimer's and Dementia: A Practical and Legal Guide for Nevada Caregivers, published by the University of Nevada Reno Press. Ms. Boyer publishes a monthly newsletter addressing issues facing seniors and their families and is a frequent speaker on aging and elder law topics. She is Of Counsel with Durham Jones & Pinegar. Click here for further information on Ms. Boyer's elder law practice. 

PRACTICE AREAS

Elder Law

EDUCATION

University of San Diego School of Law - J.D., magna cum laude (1995)

  • Order of the Coif
  • American Jurisprudence Award, Constitutional Law
  • Lead Articles Editor, San Diego Law Review (1993-1994)

San Diego State University - B.A., Mathematics, summa cum laude (1988)

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ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

  • Nevada
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Nevada

INDUSTRIES

  • Elder Care
  • Guardian Services

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

  • Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation (2001)
  • Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Certified Guardian, National Guardianship Association
  • Accredited Attorney, Veterans Administration (2008)
  • Listed in Nevada Super Lawyers under category of Elder Law
  • Recipient, William S. Boyd School of Law Award for Mentoring and Providing Pro Bono Legal Services (2004)
  • Recipient, United States Senate Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding and Dedicated Pro Bono Services (2002)
  • Recipient, Congressional Certificate of Honor for Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community (2001)
  • Recipient, Clark County Legal Services Pro Bono Project Award (2001)

 

PUBLICATIONS

  • Contributor to Elder Law News, a monthly newsletter
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia: A Practical and Legal Guide for Nevada Caregivers (2006) 
  • "Financial Exploitation: Using NRS 159.091 to Recover Property," The Nevada Lawyer (April 2002)
  • Co-author, "Aging, Dementia and the Law," Southern Nevada Alzheimer's Association (2001)
  • Co-author, "Medicare & Long-term Care: What Are the Options?" State of Nevada Division of Aging Services (2001)
  • "Advanced Directives and End of Life Plan (Part of Provider's Certificate of Specializing in Aging)," Nevada Geriatric Education Center, University of Nevada--Las Vegas School of Medicine (2001)
  • "Legal Issues in Providing Health Care: Health Care Ethics--Moving into the 21st Century," St. Rose Dominican Hospital, University of Nevada--Las Vegas (2000)
  • "Advanced Directives (Part of Provider's Certificate of Specializing in Aging)," Nevada Geriatric Education Center, University of Nevada--Las Vegas School of Medicine (2000)
  • "Medical Ethics in the New Millennium," University Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education (2000)
  • Co-author, "Aging, Dementia, and the Law," University of Nevada--Las Vegas School of Medicine (1999)
  • Comment, "County Welfare Department Liability for Handling Reports of Child Abuse," 30 San Diego Law Review 187, 1993

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