Tom Yost founded The Yost Legal Group in 1988 in Baltimore, Maryland, with a commitment to advocating for the injured and vulnerable. Early in his career, his practice focused on vehicle collisions, lead-based paint poisoning in children, and wrongful death claims. Over time, Tom expanded his work to include defective pharmaceutical and medical device cases nationwide. Throughout his career, Tom has handled complex cases and novel areas of litigation, achieving significant results for his clients. His firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in product liability, toxic exposure, birth injury, and catastrophic injury cases. To date, the firm has helped over ten thousand clients seek justice against unsafe corporations and wrongful acts.
Tom is also dedicated to shaping public policy and ensuring access to the court system. He volunteers his time to promote safer practices, hold wrongdoers accountable, and advocate for consumer protections. A past president of the Maryland Association for Justice, Tom frequently works with the Maryland legislature to champion laws that prioritize consumer safety. His career reflects a deep commitment to justice and the betterment of society.