Peter Boyles is a seasoned and respected trial attorney in Traverse City, Michigan, and the current Chair of Smith Haughey's Litigation Department. He has 17 years of experience representing businesses, professionals, and families in state, probate, and federal courts throughout Michigan. On a daily basis, Peter represents businesses in bet-the-company litigation in cases involving catastrophic injuries, contract disputes, employment discrimination, insurance coverage, and other complex litigation matters. He also defends professionals such as accountants, engineers, and lawyers against claims of malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, as well as licensing complaints.

For banks, trust officers, and families, Peter provides counsel in probate litigation. He also litigates complex divorces and is a certified domestic relations mediator. Peter's passion for his clients plays out in courtrooms and conference rooms to equal applause. He easily balances understanding his clients' needs with thoughtful, decisive counsel to successfully champion their cause through savvy trial strategies.

Peter is married to Anne, and together they have two children and one stepson.

Education

• University of Michigan (B.A., 1988)
• University of Detroit Law School (J.D., 1994)

Admitted to Practice

•  State Bar of Michigan, 1994
•  State Bar of Colorado, 1997
•  US District Court for the Western District of Michigan
•  US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Previous Professional Experience

• Corporate Cash Management Analyst, NBD Bank, 1988-1990

News for Peter J. Boyles

1/13/2012
Smith Haughey Announces New Shareholder and Board Members

1/6/2011
Smith Haughey Announces New Shareholders and Board of Directors

1/14/2010
Smith Haughey Announces New CEO, Shareholders, and Board of Directors

12/17/2008
Board of Directors Elected to Lead Smith Haughey in the New Year

6/2/2008
Weibel and Boyles Elected to Smith Haughey's Board of Directors

1/1/2002
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Holds Annual Elections

Professional Affiliations

• Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan (Member, Section on: Negligence Law, Family Law)
• State Bar of Colorado
• Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
• Defense Research Institute
• Certified Domestic Relations Mediator

Personal/Community Affiliations

• Free Safety/Cornerback on Traverse City Wolves, a minor league football team in the NAFL
• Member, Cherry Capital Cycling Club
• Former board member, Traverse Symphony Orchestra
• Former board member, Mt. Holiday Ski Race Team
• Member Board of Directors, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge