Atty. Wayne M Willoughby

Atty. Wayne M Willoughby

My passion in life is to help children and families who have been seriously injured by the careless conduct of others. Partnered with two doctors and a registered nurse who became lawyers, I pursue this passion in the courtroom by representing birth injured children and others who have been needlessly injured by negligence.

Baltimore Baltimore 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne M Willoughby at a glance

Wayne M Willoughby is a Managing Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Gershon Willoughby & Getz LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1986), District of Columbia (1988), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1986) and University of Maryland (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of (Member: Ethics Committee, 2011— Committee on Laws, 2011—) District of Columbia Bar Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan D and C. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • My passion in life is to help children and families who have been seriously injured by the careless conduct of others
  • Partnered with two doctors and a registered nurse who became lawyers, I pursue this passion in the courtroom by representing birth injured children and others who have been needlessly injured by negligence
  • By the grace of God, my partners and I have had substantial success for our clients in Maryland and across the United States
  • I have received an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
  • An AV rating is the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell for ranking a lawyer’s ethics and legal ability and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary
  • I have also been recognized as among "Maryland's Top Lawyers" for 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 in Super Lawyers Magazine and was honored to receive a Maryland Daily Record, "Leadership in Law" Award in 2009
  • Holding negligent people and corporations accountable for wrongfully injuring others is what I do!

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne M Willoughby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne M Willoughby 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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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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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Wayne M Willoughby

Where is Wayne M Willoughby's law office located?
Wayne M Willoughby's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Gershon Willoughby & Getz LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne M Willoughby handle?
Wayne M Willoughby focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Wayne M Willoughby practiced law?
Wayne M Willoughby has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Wayne M Willoughby go to law school?
Wayne M Willoughby earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Wayne M Willoughby for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Wayne M Willoughby received?
Wayne M Willoughby's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1986
B.S.
University of Maryland
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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