Frederick A. Douglas and Curtis A. Boykin established Douglas & Boykin, PLLC in September 2003.  The Firm is a small but highly specialized litigation boutique law firm that offers competitive and cost effective pricing; accessibility and attention to our cases; and high quality personal service.

The Firm’s members, Messrs. Douglas and Boykin possess a wealth of experience and demonstrated expertise in advising and representing individuals, governmental entities, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations.  

The Firm strives to resolve all marital and family law disputes through time saving, cost-effective means.  However, there is a time and place to litigate.  When it arrives, the Firm does everything within its power to place clients in the best position for success, while still maintaining a commitment to sound reasoning.

The Firm represents clients in every aspect of divorce and domestic law, from complex, contentious divorces and custody disputes to modest, amicable ones.  Areas of emphasis include:

The Firm also represents clients in the following case:

The Firm’s employment practice encompasses several facets of employment law, primarily on behalf of management. Our clients range from government clients, to medium sized and small businesses. The Firm has also written, revised, and/or advised clients with respect to their personnel manuals.   We have prepared and negotiated executive employment contracts for government and private employees.  We have advised clients with respect to reorganizations and reductions-in-force.  Our legal services in this area may include risk analyses, employee communications and notices.

The Firm has litigated employment cases involving age, disability, race, sexual orientation and sex discrimination Title VII, Equal Pay Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 1981 claims, common law tort and contract claims and human rights laws, namely the District of Columbia Human Rights Act and the Maryland Anti-Discrimination Act.  We have defended our clients in administrative proceedings and court litigation interpreted by federal and District of Columbia discrimination laws. The Firm also has significant experience with all types of emergency relief actions, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. 

In representing governmental entities, the Firm’s members have provided counsel to the staff of the D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities & Banking, and the D.C. Public Service Commission.  The Firm and its members have served as outside litigation counsel to DC Water, the District of Columbia Housing Authority, the Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation, and the Washington Convention Center Authority in addition to service as special counsel for the District of Columbia during the Securities & Exchange Commission’s investigation of the District’s municipal bond offerings.

Representation of governmental authorities requires an understanding of constitutional principles, an ability to analyze legislation, and a demonstrated record for achieving results under difficult circumstances.  Douglas & Boykin has repeatedly achieved our governmental client’s objectives in both legislative and judicial forums.  The Firm is therefore well qualified to provide legal assistance in conducting this study, assuring that conclusions are well-founded, and assuring that resulting recommendations are consistent with existing and developing law.

The Firm has years of trial and appellate experience in representing governmental authorities in a in a broad range of high profile, complex and sensitive cases.  Litigation has included such diverse matters as the preclusive effects of federal regulations on local statutes, constitutional torts, discrimination, and procurement actions in both federal and state courts.  The Firm has become adept at developing a record at trial or on appeal to achieve an agency’s policy objectives.
 

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Washington, DC or Maryland Family Law lawyer, call Douglas & Boykin, PLLC today at 202-650-0370, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

Professional Profile

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Washington, DC and Maryland Family Law lawyer, call Douglas & Boykin, PLLC today at 202-650-0370, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Douglas & Boykin, PLLC
1850 M Street NW, Suite 640
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-650-0370
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM
After Hour Services Available When Needed

Attorney Frederick A. Douglas & Attorney Curtis A. Boykin

Jurisdictions:

• District of Columbia
• State of Maryland (Boykin only)

Education:

Frederick A. Douglas:

• J. D., New York University School of Law, 1973
• B. A., Fordham University, Cum Laude, 1969

Curtis A. Boykin:

• J.D., The George Washington University, 1993
• M.P.A., The George Washington University School of Business & Public Management (f/k/a the GWU School of Government and Business Administration), 1987
• B.A., Michigan State University, 1984

Admitted To The Bar:

• Frederick A. Douglas (New York, 1973; D.C., 1974)
• Curtis A. Boykin (Maryland, 1994; D.C., 1995)

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

Frederick A. Douglas:

• District of Columbia Court of Appeals Unauthorized Practice Committee, 1995-1997
• Board of Directors, District of Columbia Bar Association, 1994-1996
• Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Ethical Rules Committee, 1995
• Leadership Washington, Class of 1997
• Member, Board of Directors, Council on Court Excellency, 1998-Present

Curtis A. Boykin:

• Business Advisory Board, Washington Business Journal
• Graduate, Leadership Washington, 2001
• Board Member, Metropolitan Community Development Corporation, 2001-Present
• The George Washington University Black Law Alumni Association, 1990-Present
• District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce, 2002-Present
• District of Columbia Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, 2002-Present (Board Member, 2002-2005)
• American Bar Association, 2004-Present
• National Bar Association, 2002-Present
• Washington Bar Association, 2002-Present
• District of Columbia Bar Association, 1995-Present