William F. Kiniry III

William Kin-eye-reeAttorney
Baltimore
About

Bill Kiniry is engaged in a broad-based litigation practice focused on product liability, internal investigations, and Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) litigation.

Bill has first chair trial experience with automotive product liability litigation, particularly warranty litigation where he has appeared in nearly every court in the State of Maryland. His practice is centered on the preparation, trial, and appeal of civil litigation cases, including conducting internal investigations in reconstructing and explicating the "company story" with respect to involvement with legacy products such as asbestos, the representation of a major health care system and its practitioners in a variety of contexts, the representation of major pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as manufacturers and distributors of automobiles and heavy construction equipment in the product liability context, and the representation of numerous companies with respect to benefits disputes and alleged violations of ERISA.

Areas of FocusIndustrialsLitigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Bar admissionsMarylandPennsylvania
CourtsUnited States District Court for the District of MarylandUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Pro Bono

Bill represents clients in various pro bono matters, providing legal advice relating to intellectual property, contracts, business formation, and estate-planning. Additionally, Bill is an active participant in the Baltimore office's signature project, Empowering Students and Families. In this capacity, he has represented the parents of disabled students with regard to the students' educational rights. Bill has also represented clients in adoption, child support, child visitation, and estate-planning matters.

Bill is a commissioner on the Maryland Access to Justice Commission, a nonprofit organization committed to advancing access to the civil justice system for all Marylanders. In this capacity, Bill workshops ideas for advancing civil justice, and has created a joint partnership project between the Commission and the Firm to research and identify areas in which non-attorneys can advocate for Maryland residents.  

Bill is also the Co-chair of the Maryland Chapter of the Wills for Heroes Foundation and volunteers his time drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Medical Directives for emergency first responders in Maryland.

Bill was the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Maryland Pro Bono Service Award. Issued by the Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center and presented by District Court of Maryland Chief Justice John P. Morrissey, to an individual who has distinguished themself as an exemplar of pro bono service, going above and beyond the average pro bono commitment either over a period of time or through extended service in a complex matter or case.

Bill is an Eagle Scout who also serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster at the troop level within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

Education
  • J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law
  • B.A., Political Science, Saint Joseph's University

Bylines

Seminars

  • Presenter, "Personal Injury Damages: Addressing Pain and Suffering, Pre-Impact Damages, Conscious Suffering Before Death," Strafford Webinars, April 8, 2025
  • Panelist, "Get Your ERISA Litigation On!" American Bar Association, February 21, 2025
  • Presenter, "Ensuring Prior Bad Acts Come Into Evidence In Personal Injury Cases: Strategies For Plaintiffs and Defendants," Strafford Webinars, May 1, 2024

CIVIC AND CHARITABLE

  • Chair, Environmental/Toxic Torts Subcommittee, American Bar Association, (2025 – present)
  • Commissioner, Maryland Access to Justice Commission, (2023 – present)
  • Co-chair, Maryland Chapter, Wills for Heroes Foundation, (2016 – present)
  • Co-chair, Pro Bono Committee, Young Lawyers' Section, Maryland State Bar Association, (2016 – 2024)
  • Assistant Scoutmaster, Scouts BSA, (2008 – present)

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Defense Research Institute
  • American Bar Association
  • Maryland Bar Association
  • Baltimore City Bar Association

My latest insights

Publication

Out-of-state companies face increased litigation risk under Illinois's proposed...

18 June 2025 .3 minute read

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Phone

+1 410 580 4623
(Work, Baltimore (Mount Washington))