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William Francis KiniryEmployment Labor Attorney in Baltimore, MD
DLA Piper, LLP (US)
Employment LaborAdoptionEmployment LawERISA LitigationEstate Planning
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Contact
Email
Phone
(866) 587-2037
Address
650 South Exeter Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, US
Professional
About
William Francis Kiniry is a seasoned attorney based in Baltimore, specializing in a diverse range of legal practice areas, including Adoption, Employment Law, ERISA Litigation, Investigations, and Personal Injury. As a key member of DLA Piper's Litigation practice, William brings extensive experience to the table, particularly in product liability and internal investigations. With first chair trial experience in automotive product liability litigation, William has successfully navigated warranty disputes across nearly every court in Maryland. His practice is rooted in civil litigation, focusing on the preparation, trial, and appeal of complex cases. He is adept at conducting internal investigations, skillfully reconstructing and articulating the “company story” regarding legacy products such as asbestos. William has also taken the lead in responding to and conducting discovery in mass tort litigation, representing major healthcare systems and their practitioners, as well as pharmaceutical manufacturers and producers of automobiles and heavy construction equipment. In addition to his litigation work, William is committed to pro bono service, offering legal guidance in areas such as intellectual property, contracts, business formation, and estate planning. He actively contributes to his firm's signature project, Empowering Students and Families, where he represents clients in adoption, child support, child visitation, and educational accommodation matters. William's dedication to his clients and the community extends beyond the courtroom. As a commissioner in Maryland, he is deeply invested in advocating for the rights and well-being of families. With a unique blend of expertise and compassion, William Francis Kiniry is a trusted legal partner for those navigating complex legal issues in Baltimore and beyond.
About Employment Labor Law
Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.
Credentials
Education
2012 University of Baltimore School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2008 Saint Joseph's University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 2025 Distinguished Maryland Pro Bono Service Award, Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center 2022 Most Proactive Attorney/Counsel - Product Liability & Mass Torts, DLA Piper LLP (US) 2021 2021 Pro Bono Recognition Award, DLA Piper LLP (US) 2019 2018 Pro Bono Recognition Award, DLA Piper LLP (US) 2018 2017 Pro Bono Recognition Award, DLA Piper LLP (US)
Publications
2025 DLA Piper Insights Product Liability Alert: Out-of-state companies face increased litigation risk under Illinois's proposed jurisdictional law 2023 ABA publication Five Tips for Litigators: Collecting Plaintiffs' Social Media 2022 ABA publication FDA’s Recent Guidance on Real-World Evidence and the Potential Impact for Mass Tort Litigation
Associations
2025 - Present American Bar Association Chair - Environmental/Toxic Torts Subcommittee 2023 - Present Maryland Access to Justice Commission Commissioner 2017 - Present Defense Research Institute Member 2016 - Present Bar Association of Baltimore City Member 2016 - Present American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2025 Strafford CLE Webinars Personal Injury Damages: Addressing Pain and Suffering, Pre-Impact Damages, Conscious Suffering Before Death 2025 American Bar Association 2025 Midyear Tax Meeting Get Your ERISA Litigation On! 2024 Strafford CLE Webinar Ensuring Prior Bad Acts Come Into Evidence In Personal Injury Cases: Strategies For Plaintiffs and Defendants 2019 Cannabis Regulation in Maryland Cannabis Regulation in Maryland
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Updated: May 25, 2026