 Melissa Woodward Office: Orlando Direct: (407) 317-2014 mwoodward@wickersmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice:
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Melissa WoodwardBiographyMelissa T. Woodward, a partner in the Orlando office, is admitted to practice in New York and Florida. She focuses her practice on matters involving premises liability, product liability, transportation and general civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm in 2012, she was an associate for four years with a local Orlando-based firm dedicated to defending auto manufacturers in product liability cases. She also served as a Trial Clerk in the Complex Business Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Florida from 2006-2007. A native of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Ms. Woodward earned a Juris Doctor from New York Law in 2000. While in law school, she served as both a team coach and competitor for the New York Law School Moot Court Honor Society. She was also a staff member for the New York Law School Journal of International and Comparative Law. In 1993, Ms. Woodward graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in French and International Relations. She spent her junior year in college abroad in Paris, France, studying French Economy, History, Literature and Language. Ms. Woodward is a member of the Florida Bar, New York State Bar, Orange County Bar Association, Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Defense Research Institute. She is fluent in French. Professional & Civic Affiliations
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Melissa Woodward - Partner
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Melissa T. Woodward, a partner in the Orlando office, is admitted to practice in New York and Florida. She focuses her practice on matters involving premises liability, product liability, transportation and general civil litigation.
Prior to joining the firm in 2012, she was an associate for four years with a local Orlando-based firm dedicated to defending auto manufacturers in product liability cases. She also served as a Trial Clerk in the Complex Business Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Florida from 2006-2007.
A native of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Ms. Woodward earned a Juris Doctor from New York Law in 2000. While in law school, she served as both a team coach and competitor for the New York Law School Moot Court Honor Society. She was also a staff member for the New York Law School Journal of International and Comparative Law. In 1993, Ms. Woodward graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in French and International Relations. She spent her junior year in college abroad in Paris, France, studying French Economy, History, Literature and Language.
Ms. Woodward is a member of the Florida Bar, New York State Bar, Orange County Bar Association, Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Defense Research Institute. She is fluent in French.
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Credentials
Education
- New York Law (J.D., 2000)
- New York University (B.A., 1993)
- University of Paris III Censier & Paris IV Jussieu (1991-1992)
Representative Matters
Limited Damages in a Defective Key Socket Case
This case involved an alleged defect in a key socket on a tire lift kit sold by our client. Plaintiff alleged that he sustained injuries to his ankle as a result of a key socket malfunctioning while he was rotating the tires on his Jeep Wrangler. Plaintiff demanded $100,000 at mediation; case resolved for $15,000.
$1.3 Million Verdict Avoided in a Chiropractic Case
Plaintiff claimed that our defendant chiropractor failed to properly diagnose and treat his foot injury and failed to refer him to an orthopedic specialist in a timely manner. Plaintiff demanded $1.3 million, but the jury found no negligence on the part of our client and returned a complete defense verdict.
Practices
Education
- New York Law (J.D., 2000)
- New York University (B.A., 1993)
- University of Paris III Censier & Paris IV Jussieu (1991-1992)
Honors
- Staff Member for the New York Law School Journal of International and Comparative Law, 1999-2000
- Team Coach and Competitor: New York Law School Moot Court Honor Society, 1999-2000
Credentials
Admitted to Bar
- 2001, New York
- 2006, Florida
- 2012, U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- The New York State Bar
- Orange County Bar Association
- Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers
- Defense Research Institute
Languages
French
