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Atty. S. Todd Willson

Atty. S. Todd Willson

Mr. Willson co-supervises the litigation teams at Bodie that focus on the defense of long-term care institutions and medical malpractice defense.

Timonium Timonium 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (888) 976-5357

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About S. Todd Willson at a glance

S. Todd Willson is a Partner based in Timonium, Maryland, practforg at Bodie, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C.. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983), District of Columbia (1990), Maryland (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1996). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1983) and California State University at Dominguez Hills (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Timonium, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Willson co-supervises the litigation teams at Bodie that focus on the defense of long-term care institutions and medical malpractice defense
  • Before becoming a partner of the Firm, Mr. Willson was a senior attorney at an international insurance law firm and then was a partner with Eccleston & Wolf for over ten years
  • Throughout his career, Mr. Willson has concentrated his practice in a wide variety of insurance defense matters, including professional liability, nursing home defense, and toxic tort litigation
  • Mr. Wilson is also a proud kidney donor!
  • Mr. Willson has had an AV preeminent rating for more than 25 years from Martindale-Hubbell
  • He has successfully tried numerous multi-million dollar cases before the toughest jury panels in Maryland and has represented nursing homes, doctors, nurses, administrators, and other health care providers in complex liability cases, as well as licensing matters
  • He has also represented lawyers, insurance agents, corporations, accountants and other professionals in a wide variety of insurance defense matters
  • He has tried and won high exposure cases before juries in Baltimore City
  • He has successfully represented both billion dollar corporations and the disadvantaged in numerous litigation matters
  • Mr. Willson is a frequent lecturer to the long-term care profession and insurance industry on risk management and avoidance
  • Mr. Willson began practicing law in 1984 and is a member of the Maryland Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar, and the Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • He has been admitted to the bar in California (1983)
  • the District of Columbia (1990)
  • Maryland and the U.S
  • District Court of Maryland (1991)
  • and the U.S
  • Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1996)
  • Mr. Willson was responsible for trying to verdict and arguing on appeal the seminal decision of the Maryland Court of Appeals in Thomas v
  • Bethea, 351 Md. 513, 718 A.2d 1187 (1998)
  • Mr. Willson is a summa cum laude graduate of the California State University at Dominguez Hills (B.A., 1980) and the University of North Dakota (J.D., with distinction 1983)
  • He served as Senior Editor of the North Dakota Law Review
  • He also won major trial competitions during law school which enabled him to successfully try and win multi-million dollar jury cases early in his career as a lawyer
  • He was also selected as a member of Baltimore SmartCEO’s Legal Elite in Maryland

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practforg law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Timonium are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is S. Todd Willson's law office located?
S. Todd Willson's law practice is located in Timonium, Maryland. The firm is Bodie, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has S. Todd Willson practiced law?
S. Todd Willson has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did S. Todd Willson go to law school?
S. Todd Willson earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
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What awards or recognition has S. Todd Willson receiandd?
S. Todd Willson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Dakota
- 1983
B.A.
California State University at Dominguez Hills
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
Maryland
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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