Colvin Norwood, Jr.

Colvin “Woody” Norwood is a nationally recognized trial lawyer whose practice focuses on defense of products liability litigation. He has represented Fortune 100 clients as lead counsel in jury cases throughout the United States. Joining cutting-edge presentation technology with plain language, he explains complex concepts to jurors and judges in a way that ensures understanding and optimizes the probability of a successful result.

Woody has tried more than 100 cases to a jury verdict in 15 states. His cases have involved heavy equipment, electrical generation and transmission systems, industrial plant design, helicopter accidents, automotive design, medical devices, marine propulsion systems, heavy truck design, and electronic control systems.

Drawing on his deep experience in products liability litigation, Woody also advises manufacturers on the litigation and regulatory risks associated with product design changes.

McGlinchey’s Products Liability team’s litigation experience ranges from single-plaintiff lawsuits to regional and national mass torts and class actions at both the trial and appellate levels.

Working in jurisdictions throughout the United States, we blend proficiency in technical subjects with extensive trial experience to achieve successful outcomes.

Our products liability team represents Global 500 manufacturers, distributors, and insurers in litigation involving:

• Serious personal injuries and wrongful death
• Economic loss
• Defect claims

We take seriously our role as business advisor. In addition to counseling our clients through litigation, we take the long view on our clients’ businesses, evaluating exposure and advising on federal regulatory compliance, instruction manuals, technical training, warning labels, and other measures to minimize future liability threats.