Winston W. Moody - Oakland, CA

Trial-Tested Advocacy for Injured Victims and Workers in Oakland

When severe trauma or unlawful workplace conduct disrupts your life, having an experienced litigator in your corner is essential. Winston W. Moody is a partner at the esteemed Oakland law firm of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli and Brewer, APC. Based in downtown Oakland, Mr. Moody represents plaintiffs across Alameda County and Northern California. His practice is defined by courtroom advocacy, deep investigative preparation, and an unwavering commitment to holding negligent corporations, insurers, and employers accountable.

An alumnus of the University of West Florida, Winston Moody earned his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. During law school, he clerked at Gwilliam Ivary, gaining foundational trial skills under celebrated civil litigators. Admitted to the California Bar in 2014, he represented personal injury plaintiffs before returning to Gwilliam Ivary in 2016. Today, he advocates before California Superior Courts, the Courts of Appeal, and the Workers Compensation Appeals Board.

Comprehensive Practice Areas and Legal Services

Winston Moody focuses exclusively on plaintiff representation, balancing high-stakes accident and injury claims with assertive workplace justice litigation. Primary practice areas include:

• Catastrophic Personal Injury: Representing survivors of motor vehicle collisions, bicycle accidents, and premises hazards suffering traumatic brain injury or spinal cord damage.
• Wrongful Death Litigation: Guiding grieving families through civil justice actions to secure financial recovery and accountability after fatal negligence.
• Employment Discrimination and Harassment: Protecting workers facing race, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation discrimination and hostile workplace environments.
• Wrongful Termination and Retaliation: Defending whistleblowers and workers fired or demoted for reporting illegal employer conduct or workplace safety violations.
• Slip and Fall Injury Claims: Holding commercial properties, landlords, and retailers liable for hazardous walkways, broken stairs, and dangerous conditions.

The Historic Power of a Premier Bay Area Trial Firm

Practicing alongside founding partner J. Gary Gwilliam at a firm established in 1978, Winston Moody leverages substantial institutional resources on behalf of clients. Complex personal injury and employment disputes require financial backing, medical experts, accident reconstruction, and economic life-care planning. Because large defense firms routinely attempt to delay and diminish claims, having a proven litigator ensures your case is trial-ready from the start. When you need to hire a personal injury lawyer or consult an employment attorney in Oakland, Mr. Moody delivers the rigorous representation needed to achieve maximum results.

Contingency-Fee Representation with Zero Upfront Costs

Financial hardship should never prevent an injured person or wrongfully terminated employee from seeking justice. Operating on a strict contingency-fee arrangement, Winston Moody charges no upfront legal fees. The firm advances all litigation and court costs, meaning clients owe nothing unless compensation is successfully recovered through settlement or verdict. This approach levels the playing field against well-funded corporate defendants.

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation in Oakland

If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injuries in an accident or endured unlawful retaliation in the workplace, prompt legal guidance is vital. Winston W. Moody and the trial team at Gwilliam Ivary provide free, confidential case evaluations to help you understand your rights and chart the strongest path forward.