F. Boyd Hovde, Personal Injury Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
Over 67 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death · 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
FounderatHovde, Dassow & Deets LLC
Indianapolis, IN
Practicing personal injury in Indianapolis since 1959.
- 67+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 4 client reviews
- 4
- Bar admissions
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F. Boyd Hovde is a founder based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. F. has over 67 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hovde, Dassow & Deets LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN
- Experience
- over 67 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Wrongful Death
- Handles Personal Injury and Wrongful Death matters from Indianapolis, IN.
- Over 67 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About F. Boyd Hovde: F. Boyd Hovde is a founder based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. F. has over 67 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hovde, Dassow & Deets LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by F. Boyd Hovde
F. concentrates on personal injury and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case F. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Personal Injury cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
F. takes personal injury matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before F. agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
F. takes wrongful death matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before F. agrees to represent you.
Biography
About F. Boyd Hovde — Over 67 years of Indiana personal injury experience
F. Boyd Hovde is a founder based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. F. has over 67 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hovde, Dassow & Deets LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
F. Boyd Hovde was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 7, 1934. He was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1959 and in 1977 was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a graduate of Princeton University (B.A., 1956) and the University of Michigan School of Law (J.D., 1959) where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Indiana College of Trial Lawyers. He was a member of the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness from 1976 to 2000 and its Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure from 1980 to 1992. From 1984 to 1992, he served on the Board of Visitors of Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis. He is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association and served as its Treasurer, Vice President, and President in 1979. He is also a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and American Bar Association. He is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, having served as president in 1976 - 1977 and is a lifetime Director of that Association. He is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Representative Cases
• Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co. v. Day, 224 N.E.2d 520, 1967, Ind.App. 1 Div., 463-273-3929
• Britt v. Sears, 277 N.E.2d 20, 1971, Ind.App. 2 Div., 463-273-3929
• Brooks v. Robinson, 284 N.E.2d 794, 1972, Ind., 463-273-3929
• Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. v. Pennsylvania R. Co., 322 F.2d 963, 1963, C.A.7 (Ind.), 463-273-3929
• Ruckman & Hansen, Inc. v. Contracting & Material Co., 328 F.2d 744, 1964, C.A.7 (Ind.), 463-273-3929
• Gillam v. J. C. Penney Co., 341 F.2d 457, 1965, C.A.7 (Ind.), 463-273-3929
• State v. Collier, 331 N.E.2d 784, 1975, Ind.App. 1 Dist., 463-273-3929
• Miskunas v. Union Carbide, 399 F.2d 847, cert. den. 895 ct. 718, 1968, 7th Cir., 463-273-3929
• Chambers v. Osteonics Corp., 109 F.3d 1243, 1997, 7th Cir., 463-273-3929
• Poehlman v. Feferman,, 717 NE2d 578, 1999, Ind., 463-273-3929
References
• National Bank of Indianapolis
• Indiana Bar Foundation
Classes/Seminars
• Board of Visitors, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
Honors and Awards
• Keyman, Indianapolis Jaycees
• Distinguished Service Award, Indianapolis Jaycees
• Indiana Amateur Golf Champion
• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Indiana Golf Hall of Fame
• Fellow, Indiana College of Trial Lawyers
• The Best Lawyers in America
• Indiana Super Lawyers
• Martindale-Hubbell
• Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Evan Bayh
Pro Bono Activities
• Charter member and Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation
• Indianapolis Jaycee, Chapter President
• Citizen’s School Committee
• United Way of Greater Indianapolis
• Chairman of the Indiana Evans Scholar Selection Committee
Fraternities/Sororities
• Phi Delta Pi
Professional Associations and Memberships
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 1970
• Indianapolis Bar Association, Past President, 1959
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Past President, 1976 to 1977
• Indianapolis Bar Association, Treasurer, 1979 to 1979
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member, 1959
• American College of Trial Lawyers, Member
• International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
• Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness, Member, 1976 to 2000
• Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, Member, 1980 to 1992
• Indiana State Bar Association, Member
• American Bar Association, Member
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Member and Lifetime Director
• Indianapolis Bar Association, Vice-President, 1979 to 1979
• Indianapolis Bar Association, President, 1979 to 1979
• College of Fellows of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1981
F.'s approach to personal injury cases
F. Boyd Hovde was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 7, 1934. He was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1959 and in 1977 was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a graduate of Princeton University (B.A., 1956) and the University of Michigan School of Law (J.D., 1959) where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the…
Clients F. works with
F. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and wrongful death matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
F. Boyd Hovde's legal education and bar admissions
The University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 1959
Princeton University
B.A. · 1956
Jurisdictions
F.'s state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1977 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1966 · ACTIVE
Indiana
1959 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1959 · ACTIVE
F. studied at J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School and B.A. in Princeton University.
Law school and academic background
F. completed J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School and B.A. in Princeton University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice F. runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of F. Boyd Hovde
F. has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
F.'s professional memberships and bar associations
of the American College of Trial Lawyers, 1976. Elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1979. Boyd is a member of the College of Fellows of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 1981. Past President, Indiana Trial Lawyers Associat
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Locations
F. Boyd Hovde's office in Indianapolis
F.'s primary office is at 10201 N. Illinois Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN, 46290. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hovde, Dassow & Deets LLC
10201 N. Illinois Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46290
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How to hire F. Boyd Hovde — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with F. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
F. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain F.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; F. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for F.
F. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. F. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
F.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about F. Boyd Hovde
How much does it cost to hire F. for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. F. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does F. offer a free consultation?
F. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain F.'s office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check F.'s current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. F. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can F. take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?
F. is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — F. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with F.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. F. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is F. accepting new personal injury clients right now?
F.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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