Gordon S. Woodward

Gordon S. Woodward is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience handling construction, aviation, product liability, and insurance coverage disputes. He represents clients in state and federal courts, while also advising nonprofit organizations and businesses on governance, contractual issues, and risk management strategies. His practice balances trial advocacy with preventive counseling.

Gordon earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota in 1991. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctor, with honors, from George Washington University Law School in 1995. Continuing his commitment to excellence, he earned an LL.M. in Insurance Law, with honors, from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2020, where he was recognized with the Insurance Law Center LLM Award.

Gordon’s legal career spans complex litigation and advisory roles. He has drafted construction contracts, provided detailed insurance coverage opinions, and represented clients in multimillion-dollar disputes. His trial record includes defending corporations in construction defect claims, aviation liability matters, and product liability litigation. He also contributes to shaping insurance law through his analytical scholarship and courtroom advocacy.

Gordon’s professional contributions have been recognized with honors, including inclusion in Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers for Construction Litigation and Insurance Coverage (2012–2016, 2018–2022, 2024). He is also a recipient of the Earl G. Harrison Pro Bono Award and has been named to the District of Columbia Pro Bono Honor Roll for multiple years, reflecting his dedication to public service.

Gordon S. Woodward combines trial-tested advocacy with subject matter expertise in insurance law and construction litigation. Licensed across multiple jurisdictions, including Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Minnesota, he is trusted by clients for his strategic guidance, courtroom skill, and commitment to achieving effective outcomes in complex disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Defense Lawyers’ Association
• Member, DRI Insurance Law Committee
• Member, CLM Construction Law Committee
• Member, Civil Pro Bono Panel for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Licensed State

• Maryland
• Minnesota
• District of Columbia
• Virginia

Education

• University of Connecticut School of Law
  Master of Law (LLM)
• George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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