R. David Boyer Sr. graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1964, clerked for the Indiana Supreme Court from 1964 to 1965, and then served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Allen County, Indiana from 1965 to 1970, before building a private practice that has operated in Fort Wayne for over six decades. His son, R. David Boyer II, graduated from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis in 1998, has served as President of the Allen County Bar Association, published on federal bankruptcy law reform under BAPCPA 2005, and joined his father’s firm. The result is Boyer & Boyer Attorneys at Law: a Fort Wayne general practice firm with more than fifty years of combined legal experience and continuous operation since 1964.
Overview
Boyer & Boyer Attorneys at Law operates from Suite 1910 at 110 W Berry St in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving Northeastern Indiana in bankruptcy, estate planning, real estate, family law, business law, civil litigation, elder law, and creditors’ rights. The firm has been BBB Accredited since February 9, 2006, and carries an A+ BBB rating.
The firm’s history reflects a progression of public service roles before and alongside private practice. David Boyer Sr.’s Indiana Supreme Court clerkship, years as a county deputy prosecuting attorney, and tenure as Associate Corporation Counsel for the City of Fort Wayne from 1988 to 1999 represent deep engagement with Indiana’s court and government systems over a long period. David Boyer II’s presidency of the Allen County Bar Association and his published legal scholarship reflect active engagement with the Fort Wayne legal community in the current generation.
The firm represents both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy and debt-related matters, which is an unusual bilateral capability. Most firms in the bankruptcy space pick a side. Boyer & Boyer handles debt relief for individuals and businesses while also providing creditors’ rights representation and bank representation, which requires understanding the bankruptcy process from both perspectives.
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt Relief is a central practice area. The firm handles Chapter 7 bankruptcy (liquidation) and Chapter 13 bankruptcy (reorganization and repayment plan) for individuals and businesses. The firm also provides debt relief counseling, financial planning support, and alternative debt solutions for clients who may not need formal bankruptcy. As designated debt relief agents under federal bankruptcy law, the attorneys at Boyer & Boyer have met the federal statutory requirements for providing bankruptcy services. R. David Boyer II has published on BAPCPA 2005, the major federal bankruptcy reform legislation, and has served as President of the Allen County Bar Bankruptcy Creditors Rights Section.
Creditors’ Rights and Bank Representation is the other side of the bankruptcy and debt practice. The firm represents banks and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and commercial debt collection contexts.
Estate Planning covers wills, trusts, and comprehensive estate plans for individuals and families.
Probate and Estate Administration covers the administration of estates through the Indiana probate process.
Real Estate handles residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Business Law covers corporate formation, commercial matters, and negotiation and settlement of business disputes.
Family Law and Divorce includes contested and collaborative divorce proceedings. The collaborative divorce approach is an alternative to adversarial litigation that resolves family law matters through structured negotiation rather than courtroom proceedings.
Elder Law addresses the legal needs of aging clients, including planning for long-term care and related matters.
Tax is within the firm’s scope as part of the general practice.
Civil and Commercial Litigation covers disputes in Indiana state courts and federal district courts. R. David Boyer II is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Local Counsel Services are offered, reflecting the firm’s deep familiarity with Fort Wayne and Allen County courts and procedures.
Attorney Profiles
R. David Boyer (Sr.) is the founding attorney.
Education: A.B. cum laude, Taylor University, 1961; LL.B. cum laude, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1964.
Bar admission: Indiana (1964).
Career history: Law Clerk to the Indiana Supreme Court (1964-1965); Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Allen County, Indiana (1965-1970); Associate Corporation Counsel, City of Fort Wayne, Indiana (1988-1999). Founded Boyer & Boyer, admitted 1964.
R. David Boyer II is a Partner.
Education: B.A., Taylor University, 1995; J.D., Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, 1998.
Bar admissions: Indiana (1998); U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
Memberships: Allen County Bar Association; Indiana State Bar Association (Delegate since 1999); American Bar Association; American Bankruptcy Institute; American Inns of Court (Master, Benjamin Harrison American Inn of Court).
Published work: “Covenant Marriage: One Day Survival Course under the New BAPCPA 2005.” CLE lecturer.
Professional roles: President, Allen County Bar Association, 2014; President, Allen County Bar Bankruptcy Creditors Rights Section, 2007-2008.
Community roles: Director and Officer, Fox Island Alliance Board; Director and Past President, Associated Churches of Allen County; Director and Past Chairman, Harvester Missionary Church; Director, Unity Performing Arts Foundation; Director and Secretary, Mizuno Northern Indiana Elite.
Location and Service Area
Office: 110 W Berry St, Suite 1910, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
Phone: (260) 407-7123.
Website: https://www.boyerlegal.com/
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Service area: Fort Wayne and Northeastern Indiana.
Client Focus
Boyer & Boyer serves individuals and families with bankruptcy, estate planning, and family law needs, businesses requiring formation or commercial representation, banks and creditors with debt collection and bankruptcy interests, and property owners with real estate transaction needs.
The firm’s capacity to represent both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy matters gives it an unusual comprehensive view of the bankruptcy process that informs its advocacy on either side.
Whether initial consultations are provided without charge is not publicly specified.
Languages spoken beyond English are not publicly available. Fee structures are not publicly specified.
FAQ
Does the firm represent both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy matters?
Yes. Boyer & Boyer handles Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy for individuals and businesses seeking debt relief, and also provides creditors’ rights representation and bank representation in bankruptcy proceedings. The firm is a designated debt relief agent under federal bankruptcy law.
What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy that discharges most unsecured debts. Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcy that allows the filer to keep assets while repaying debts through a court-approved plan over three to five years. The appropriate chapter depends on the filer’s income, assets, and specific debt situation.
Does the firm have a connection to Allen County courts and local practice?
Yes. R. David Boyer Sr. served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Allen County from 1965 to 1970 and as Associate Corporation Counsel for Fort Wayne from 1988 to 1999. R. David Boyer II served as President of the Allen County Bar Association in 2014. The firm has practiced continuously in Fort Wayne since 1964.
Does the firm offer collaborative divorce in addition to contested divorce?
Yes. Family law services include collaborative divorce, an alternative to adversarial litigation that uses structured negotiation rather than courtroom proceedings to resolve divorce matters.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Boyer & Boyer has operated continuously since 1964, when R. David Boyer Sr. was admitted to the Indiana Bar. The firm has more than sixty years of continuous practice in Fort Wayne.
Closing
Boyer & Boyer’s sixty-plus-year continuity in Fort Wayne’s legal market reflects a father-son practice that has combined public service backgrounds, scholarship, and bar leadership with a broad general practice serving Northeastern Indiana families, businesses, and financial institutions. The firm’s unusual capacity to represent both sides of the bankruptcy and debt landscape, alongside estate planning, real estate, family law, and civil litigation, reflects a general practice depth that is increasingly uncommon in an era of specialized boutique firms.