Donald W. Boyajian
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Albany, NY
When Donald W. Boyajian created Dreyer Boyajian LLP, he envisioned a personal injury law firm that served only the best interest of injured people. Since then, he has focused his efforts on helping New Yorkers in Albany hold negligent parties accountable for their injuries. The trust they place in his relentless advocacy and compassionate counsel has helped him achieve his current success.
Mr. Boyajian majored in political science for his undergraduate degree and graduated cum laude from Union College in 1978. Three years later, he completed his law degree at the University of New Hampshire Franklin School of Law in Concord. That same year, he became licensed to practice in New York. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
His decades of experience have made Mr. Boyajian a well-sought-after lecturer and speaker. He has served as speaker and moderator for several events since 1995. This includes serving as moderator of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association since 2015 to the present day. His successes have also earned him several notable awards and recognitions, such as membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum.
When Mr. Boyajian began his career of serving injured persons, he found his calling. He also continues to advocate for access to legal representation for aggrieved parties of all backgrounds. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
- 50%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30%Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 20%Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Brain Injury
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2022
Top Lists
- Top 25: 2022 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2021 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2018 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2017 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2016 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2015 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2014 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2013 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2012 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2012 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2011 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2011 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2010 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2009 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2009 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2008 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2008 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
- Top 25: 2007 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2007 Upstate New York Super Lawyers
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About Donald W. Boyajian
First Admitted: 1982, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.dreyerboyajian.com/our-team/donald-w-boyajian/
Pro bono/Community Service
- Northeast New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (NENYCOSH)
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man/Woman of the Year Award Recipient 2010
- Board Member, Fund Equal Justice, Legal Aid Society of North Eastern New York, 2006 - Present
Honors/Awards
- Super Lawyers, Hudson Valley Top 25 & Upstate New York Top 50, 2007 – 2021
- Super Lawyers Magazine, 2008
- Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocate’s Forum
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Diplomat, 2019
- Martindale Hubbell: A.V. Pre-eminent Rating
- Top 12 Albany’s Finest – Metroland, 2009
- Million Dollar Advocate's Forum
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Speaker, New York State Trial Lawyers Association Decisions – Deposition to Win 2013, Ethics 2012, Labor Law 2011, Discovery, 2008 – 2012
- Law Journal, Annual Survey of New Hampshire Law Journal, Assistant Editor, Franklin Pierce Law Center, 1982
- Speaker, New York State Bar Association Basic Civil Practice and Practical Skills Seminar, 1994 – Present
- Speaker, New York State Bar Association Guide for the Up to Date Litigator, 2001 – Present
- Moderator, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Decisions, 2015 – Present
- Speaker, New York State Bar Association Guide for the Up to Date Litigator, 2001
- Speaker, Basic Civil Practice and Practical Skills Seminar, 1994
Bar/Professional Activity
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York
- Albany County Bar Association
- President, Capital Regional Affiliate, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, American Association for Justice
- New York, 1982
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Member, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Saratoga County Bar Association
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- Trustee, Federal Court Bar Association, NDNY
- Member, Armenian Bar Association
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
Educational Background
- Union College, Schenectady, New York, B.A. in Political Science, Cum Laude, 1978
Last Updated: 5/15/2022