Atty. Thomas Yost, Jr.

Atty. Thomas Yost, Jr.

Tom Yost founded The Yost Legal Group in 1988 in Baltimore, Maryland, with a commitment to advocating for the injured and vulnerable. Early in his career, his practice focused on vehicle collisions, lead-based paint poisoning in children, and wrongful death claims.

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About Thomas Yost, Jr. at a glance

Thomas Yost, Jr. is a Founder based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at The Yost Legal Group. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), Maryland (1987), and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at Delaware Law School (LL.M., 1986) and Villanova University (B.S., 1983). Active member of Past President) American Association for Justice (Leaders Forum) Maryland State Bar Association (Laws Committee, Maryland Association for Justice. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tom Yost founded The Yost Legal Group in 1988 in Baltimore, Maryland, with a commitment to advocating for the injured and vulnerable
  • Early in his career, his practice focused on vehicle collisions, lead-based paint poisoning in children, and wrongful death claims
  • Over time, Tom expanded his work to include defective pharmaceutical and medical device cases nationwide
  • Throughout his career, Tom has handled complex cases and novel areas of litigation, achieving significant results for his clients
  • His firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in product liability, toxic exposure, birth injury, and catastrophic injury cases
  • To date, the firm has helped over ten thousand clients seek justice against unsafe corporations and wrongful acts
  • Tom is also dedicated to shaping public policy and ensuring access to the court system
  • He volunteers his time to promote safer practices, hold wrongdoers accountable, and advocate for consumer protections
  • A past president of the Maryland Association for Justice, Tom frequently works with the Maryland legislature to champion laws that prioritize consumer safety
  • His career reflects a deep commitment to justice and the betterment of society

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Yost, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Yost, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Yost, Jr.

Where is Thomas Yost, Jr.'s law office located?
Thomas Yost, Jr.'s law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is The Yost Legal Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Yost, Jr. handle?
Thomas Yost, Jr. focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Thomas Yost, Jr. practiced law?
Thomas Yost, Jr. has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Thomas Yost, Jr. go to law school?
Thomas Yost, Jr. earned their education at (LL.M., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Thomas Yost, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Delaware Law School
- 1986
B.S.
Villanova University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
Maryland
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999

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