Frank Woodson

Frank Woodson is the Managing Attorney for Beasley Allen’s Mobile, Alabama office. He has practiced in the area of pharmaceutical product liability since 2001.

Inspired by his grandfather from an early age, Frank developed a deep passion for the 7th Amendment and the right to a trial by jury. In 2017, he was honored by being selected to join the prestigious International Society of Barristers, an invitation-only society dedicated to upholding the ideals of trial by jury and a free judiciary. Frank’s professional excellence has been consistently recognized, with his inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America list since 2016 and the Midsouth Super Lawyers list since 2018. Additionally, he has been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list.

Frank brings a wealth of experience to our firm, having handled numerous high-profile cases. One of his most memorable cases involves representing a family friend against the State of Alabama in an eminent domain case. Despite two judges recusing themselves and a third judge urging the client to accept compensation, the attorney persisted. The judge, initially skeptical, eventually ruled in favor of the client, denying the State’s request to take the land. This rare victory was shared with the client and her family on Christmas Eve, making it a very satisfying result. He has successfully represented clients in major pharmaceutical litigations, including Zantac, Granuflo, Lipitor, and hormone replacement therapy, securing significant settlements and verdicts. Frank has also been appointed to several Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees, guiding national litigations. His work spans multiple states and involves complex cases such as shoulder pain pump injuries, Propulsid, Zyprexa, Bextra/Celebrex, Vioxx, Rezulin, and Baycol, achieving substantial compensation for his clients. Additionally, he has resolved sensitive cases involving severe drug side effects, such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and antibiotic-induced liver failure.

Before joining our firm, Frank spent 17 years practicing in Mobile at Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell, where he handled both plaintiff and defense litigation. His work included consumer fraud cases against car dealers, finance fraud from door-to-door sales, personal injury cases, and securing compensation for landowners in eminent domain proceedings.

Frank has been a dedicated member of the legal community since 1984, holding various leadership roles in the Mobile Bar Association and the Alabama Association for Justice, where he served as President in 2017-18. He has co-chaired significant litigation groups and is currently involved with the Section of Toxic Environmental & Pharmaceutical (STEP) Group and the Zantac Litigation Group. In 2017, he was honored with an invitation to the International Society of Barristers. Frank is also a member of the Baldwin County and Mobile Bar Associations, has previously led the Mobile County Young Lawyers, and has served on the State of Alabama Young Lawyers Committee.

Frank is happily married to Marti Glaze from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and they have four wonderful children. He is deeply passionate about his family, dedicating himself to providing, protecting, and guiding them to ensure their prosperity. The family is actively involved in Frazer United Methodist Church, where Frank has served on the Board of Stewards. He is also a member of the Harbor Light Sunday school class and serves as an usher during the contemporary service. Additionally, Frank has previously served on the Board of Directors for St. James School.

Education

Frank earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1984. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama in 1980.

Licenses

• Alabama (1984)