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Client Testimonials
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“They did a wonderful job in helping me get a fair settlement. I will refer them to friends and family. Thank you so much!”
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“The Team was friendly and timely. Never tried to hide anything and was always right to the point. I would recommend them to anyone who needs assistance. Honest and hard working.”
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“During one of the worst times of my life, this law firm was there for me. Each step of the way. I couldn’t ask for any better customer service then they provided me. Thank you for helping me through such a difficult time with complete professionalism.”
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“Although dealing with a difficult situation, I was fortunate to have had compassionate and caring professionals to work with. I would highly recommend the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood to others.”
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“Before I made the phone call to the Office of D. Hardison Wood I was almost in tears. I was feeling helpless and stressed because the Insurance Adjusters were treating me unfairly. I now feel like a burden has been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you!”
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“D. Hardison Wood and Associates did a great job with my case. They worked for over a year, talked to a lot of experts in my field of work and kept in constant contact with me. I highly recommend the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood.”
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“Very Highly Recommended. Hardison Wood handled my legal malpractice case with professionalism and competence. It was difficult to find someone to take on such a complex case, but Hardison was ready, willing, and able.”
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“I was impressed with the friendliness of the staff. The lawyer was very prompt at returning calls. Hardison Wood was also very knowledgeable in all aspects of personal injury law.”
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“All the personnel at Hardison Wood that they are very professional yet warm and sociable. No matter who I spoke to, they helped me feel hopeful, relaxed and in very capable hands. I would recommend them to anyone needing some legal help.”
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“Tomorrow marks a year that I saw an amazing attorney do his stuff on my behalf. Hardison Wood and his staff helped me along a journey that I could have never gone on alone. Thank you all for a job well done! And Hardison, you will always be my hero!
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“If you get hurt in an accident, go to Mr. Wood first! Mr. Wood not only got the car maker to pay for what happened, he did it all in about 8 months. He is clever, tough, and an honest man.”
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"After being hit by a driver that fled the scene, I was scared and not sure how to navigate getting reimbursed for my lost wages, pain and suffering, etc., but Hardison and his team made it very easy and seamless."
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"I had no idea how difficult it would be to settle what seemed like a very clear cut, non-fault injury case. Having an attorney is a must, and [our lawyers] were very professional. Highly recommend!
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“I’ve spoken with Hardison a number times and he is a true gentleman and a very honest person. They are a trustworthy group, and when it comes to lawyers, that’s the most important part, and what I appreciated most.”
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“I was in a car accident. At first, I thought I could handle it on my own but I ended up working with the Law Offices of Hardison Wood. Mr. Wood took the time to explain the settlement offer to me and what my options were.”
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“I can honestly say D. Hardison Wood is the best lawyer I have ever hired. My case was complicated, but with due diligence and his expertise in the field of Malpractice/Wrongful Death he successfully delivered an excellent outcome. ”
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"Mr. Wood, and his staff go the extra miles beyond to meet their client’s satisfaction, and each person involved in your case is readily accessible with a friendly attitude and a persona that assures there is no such thing as a stupid question."
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"Cases are handled in a timely fashion, and should you choose to hire Mr. D. Hardison Wood you will not be disappointed, as the man is brilliant. Brilliance and compassion combined are hard to beat."
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"My case was on the small side but the attorneys at Hardison Wood gave it as much attention as any other case they had. As an attorney myself, I know how important client communication is, as well as working a case diligently and thoroughly. This is exactly what they did for me."
J.S.
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D.Hardison Wood
D. Hardison Wood is a North Carolina crashworthiness attorney who focuses his practice on products liability, professional negligence, and other complex personal injury litigation. Mr. Wood also represents small businesses; offering counsel on contracts, vendor disputes, partnership issues and more.
Mr. Wood was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He graduated from St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland with a double major in philosophy and the history of mathematics and science. Mr. Wood earned his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, New York. Upon returning to North Carolina, he founded the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood and is the firm’s sole shareholder.
Since passing the bar, Mr. Wood has spent a majority of his practice to representing injured victims of negligence. One of his very first cases out of law school was a 15-passenger van rollover involving fatalities and serious injuries. The case took years to bring to a successful conclusion against the van’s manufacturer, and it gave Mr. Wood deep insights into catastrophic injury litigation early on in his career.
Mr. Wood has been named to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms Best Lawyers list. This recognition is based upon feedback from clients and lawyer evaluations and peer reviews, mainly in areas of expertise, integrity, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness, civility and referrals. The Law Office of D. Hardison Wood has also been named to the U.S. News & World Report 2017 Best Law Firms in North Carolina list.
Mr. Wood is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, whose membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. He was also a recipient of the Litigator Award for Wrongful Death, received a Rue Ratings Best Attorney award and was named on the list of Super Lawyers 2015 Rising Stars.
From 2012 to 2013, Mr. Wood served as a member of the Board of Governors for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) as well as the Chairman of that organization’s Products Liability section. He was appointed to this position again for the 2013-2014 term. He is frequently a guest speaker and lecturer at NCAJ sponsored CLE events and he remains active on the Membership Committee for the NCAJ.
The National Trial Lawyers organization has also honored Mr. Wood as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer. The National Trial Lawyers organization is composed of premier trial lawyers from across the US. These lawyers show superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers.
Currently, Mr. Wood lives in Wake County with his wife and their children.
Publications & Speaking Engagements:
- Products Liability (Chapter 24) and Woodson Claims: Employer’s Intentional Tort Exeption to Exlusive Remedy Provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Chapter 30), North Carolina Prima Facie Tort Manual, Sixth Edition (2014)
- Using Daubert as Sword and Shield: Expert Testimony Post-McGrady, NCAJ CLE (2014)
- Plaintiff’s Personal Injury From Start to Finish, NBI CLE (2013)
- Recent Changes to Rule 702 of the North Carolina Rules of Evidence, NCAJ CLE (2012)
- Motorcycle Accidents and Products Liability, TRIAL BRIEFS, June Issue (2011)
- Emerging Defects in the Motor Vehicle Industry, TRIAL BRIEFS, June Issue (2011)
- Statute of Repose Update, NCAJ CLE (2010)
- Electronic Defects in Motor Vehicle Litigation, NCAJ Summer Convention (2010)
- Preemption & Motor Vehicle Defects, NCAJ Fall Convention (2009)
- Theories of Products Liability in Motorcycle Accidents, NYBA CLE (2009)
- Duty to Investigate: Ins & Outs of Ethics in Auto Torts, NCAJ CLE (2008)
- Ethics in Insurance Coverage Disputes, NBI CLE (2008)
- Measuring Value in Mediation, 21 Ohio St. J. on Disp. Resol. 383 (2006)
Memberships & Accreditations:
- American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA)
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Wake County Bar Association
- North Carolina State Bar (all NC state courts)
- United States District Court (Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of N.C.)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- AV Peer Review Rated – Martindale Hubbell
- Proud Member of the National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
- Member of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
- Tenth Judicial District
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