William T. Wood

William T. Wood is an attorney with Wood Law Offices, LLC in Rockville, Maryland, with decades of civil and criminal trial experience in state and federal courts. His practice concentrates on serious personal injury litigation, including professional malpractice, wrongful death, brain injury, spinal injury, anesthesia injury, product liability, and birth-defect claims. He also handles automobile accidents, appellate matters, Federal Tort Claims, criminal defense, estate litigation, and selected disputes involving higher education.

William earned a B.S. in Economics from the University of Maryland and an LL.B. from the University of Maryland School of Law. His legal education provided a foundation for a lengthy career handling serious civil litigation, appellate matters, and complex trial work. That long-standing legal and trial background supports his work in fact-intensive injury cases, professional negligence disputes, product claims, and matters requiring courtroom and appellate advocacy.

William has handled litigation involving major injuries and complex questions of liability. His firm identifies work involving medical and professional malpractice, product defects, motor vehicle crashes, aviation matters, and other serious civil claims. He has remained active in the Maryland Association for Justice, formerly the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, and served in multiple leadership positions, including president, while participating in committees connected with trial practice and professional development.

William T. Wood has been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland by The National Trial Lawyers, and his firm notes Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms recognition. His practice reflects extensive courtroom experience across civil and criminal matters, with a strong emphasis on serious personal injury litigation. He brings long-term trial judgment to cases involving disputed responsibility, substantial damages, professional conduct, defective products, and other issues requiring detailed preparation and persuasive advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wood Law Office
• Governor, Maryland State Bar Association (1986-1987)
• President, Maryland Association of Justice (1999-2000)
• Treasurer, President’s Council of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (1998-1999)
• Delegate, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (1992-1994)
• Fellow, Maryland Bar Foundation (1992-Present)
• Bencher -Now Emeritus, Montgomery County, Maryland Inns of Court (1985-Present)
• Appointed (Regent), University System of Maryland Board of Regents (1999)
• Chairman, Board of Trustees, University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc.
• Director, University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc.
• Member, Board of Visitors of the University of Maryland University College

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  L.L.B. degree
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Degree in Economics

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