Born and raised in Independence, Missouri, Aaron Woods knew early in life that his call was to speak up for others. In over twenty years of practice he has remained true to that calling, devoting his practice to representing injured people and their families. Speaking up for real people against some of the most powerful companies and interests in America has been the exclusive focus of Aaron’s legal career.
Aaron has represented clients in numerous practice areas during his career. He spent the early years of his practice at Risjord & James, P.C., where he focused on representing individuals injured by defective products. Since leaving that firm, he has broadened his practice to include automobile accidents, trucking accidents, dangerous premises and medical negligence. Aaron has also developed specialized experience in representing individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MO | Good Standing, Active | 1990 | 02/08/2022 |
KS | Authorized to practice law | 1989 | 04/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2017 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2016 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2015 |
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Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Woods Law KC | 2011 - Present |
Attorney | Peterson Law Offices, LLC | 2008 - 2011 |
Attorney | Woods & Bower, LLC | 2002 - 2007 |
Partner | Risjord & James PC | 1996 - 2002 |
Associate | Risjord & James, PC | 1989 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Kansas Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Member | N/A |
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Kansas Association for Justice | Board of Governors | 2003 - 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO) | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Seminar | Statutes that Affect Liability Evaluation | 2013 |
Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Seminar | Ethical Consideration for the Plaintiff’s Attorney | 2013 |
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