Brandy D. Rood

Brandy D. Rood is an attorney and managing partner at the Law Offices of Wilkerson and Rood in DeLand, Florida. She focuses on defending clients in complex litigation and advocates for defendants at every stage of a case. Ms. Rood places particular emphasis on trial practice, courtroom preparation, and presenting cases before a jury. Her work supports clients facing lawsuits and disputes that require careful analysis, professionalism, and steady litigation guidance.

Ms. Rood attended the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies with an Honors Certificate in Litigation Advocacy and a minor in Business Administration. She later graduated cum laude from Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, with an Honors Certificate in Trial Advocacy. Her education provided a strong foundation in litigation strategy, legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy.

Ms. Rood developed her trial and analytical skills through her work with the Barry Law Review and the Juvenile Defense Clinic while in law school. She began working with John Wilkerson in November 2013 and became a partner in 2016. Her litigation practice centers on defending clients in complex matters, preparing cases for court, managing dispute-related risks, and guiding defendants through the demands of the legal process.

Brandy D. Rood is a member of The Florida Bar, the Volusia County Bar Association, and the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. She is recognized within her practice for preparation, attention to detail, and respect for the courtroom process. By combining trial-focused training with practical litigation experience, Ms. Rood provides thoughtful representation for clients involved in lawsuits and disputes in DeLand and surrounding Florida communities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Managing Partner, Law Offices of Wilkerson & Rood
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Volusia County Bar Association
• Member, Florida Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Central Florida
  BS in Legal Studies with Honors & Minor: Business Administration

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