S. Todd Willson, Elder Law Attorney in Timonium, Maryland
Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on Elder Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratBodie, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C.
Timonium, MD
Practicing elder law in Timonium since 1983.
- 43+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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S. Todd Willson is a partner based in Timonium, MD. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. S. has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bodie, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Timonium, MD
- Experience
- over 43 years
- Known for
- Elder Law · Litigation · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Elder Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice matters from Timonium, MD.
- Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About S. Todd Willson: S. Todd Willson is a partner based in Timonium, MD. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. S. has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bodie, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by S. Todd Willson
S. concentrates on elder law, litigation, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case S. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Elder Law
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Litigation
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Medical Malpractice
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Elder Law cases in Timonium, Maryland
S. takes elder law matters in Timonium, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before S. agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Timonium, Maryland
S. takes litigation matters in Timonium, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before S. agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Timonium, Maryland
S. takes medical malpractice matters in Timonium, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before S. agrees to represent you.
Biography
About S. Todd Willson — Over 43 years of Maryland elder law experience
S. Todd Willson is a partner based in Timonium, MD. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. S. has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bodie, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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.
S.'s approach to elder law cases
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…
The kind of cases S. takes
S. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for elder law, litigation, and medical malpractice matters in Timonium and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
S. Todd Willson's legal education and bar admissions
University of North Dakota
J.D. · 1983
California State University at Dominguez Hills
B.A. · 1980
Jurisdictions
S.'s state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1996 · ACTIVE
Maryland
1991 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1990 · ACTIVE
California
1983 · ACTIVE
S. studied at J.D. in University of North Dakota and B.A. in California State University at Dominguez Hills.
Law school and academic background
S. completed J.D. in University of North Dakota and B.A. in California State University at Dominguez Hills. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice S. runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of S. Todd Willson
S. has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
S. Todd Willson's office in Timonium
S.'s primary office is at 1301 York Road, Suite 402, Timonium, MD, 21093. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Bodie, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C.
1301 York Road, Suite 402
Timonium, MD 21093
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How to hire S. Todd Willson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new elder law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with S. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
S. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain S.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; S. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a elder law attorney in Timonium, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many elder law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for S.
S. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in elder law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every elder law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. S. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
S.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many elder law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about S. Todd Willson
How much does it cost to hire S. for a elder law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. S. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does S. offer a free consultation?
S. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain S.'s office. Some elder law attorneys offer free consults — check S.'s current terms during booking.
How long do elder law cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple elder law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. S. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can S. take my case if I'm outside Timonium?
S. is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — S. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with S.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. S. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is S. accepting new elder law clients right now?
S.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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