Donald W. Boyajian

In the vibrant city of Albany, New York, Donald W. Boyajian stands at the helm of Dreyer Boyajian LLP, wielding his legal prowess for over 43 years. With a keen eye for justice, he channels his efforts into the realms of personal injury, class action and mass torts and products liability. His courtroom journey is marked by a trail of high-profile cases, culminating in multimillion-dollar victories for those impacted by construction mishaps, maritime incidents, toxic exposures, defective products, and medical and nursing home negligence.

Rooted deeply in the Capital Region, Mr. Boyajian draws upon his local heritage to enrich his client relationships. His academic path began with a political science major at Union College, where he graduated cum laude in 1978 and continued at the Franklin Pierce School of Law | University of New Hampshire, earning his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1981.

Licensed to practice in New York in 1982, Mr. Boyajian also holds credentials to appear before 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 post-law school journey commenced as a confidential law assistant at the Appellate Division, Third Department, before embarking on a private practice dedicated to championing accident victims. His extensive experience has made him a sought-after voice at legal events.

Since 1995, Mr. Boyajian has lent his voice as a speaker and moderator, including his ongoing role with the New York State Trial Lawyers Association since 2015. His achievements have garnered him prestigious accolades such as membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell.

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