top of page

Biography

Karla M. Wood went to law school later in life having learned from the school of hard knocks the damage a half-truth or outright lie can have on one's life. She graduated valedictorian from high school and received a 4-year Army ROTC scholarship. Karla graduated from The Johns Hopkins University with the honor of distinguished military graduate and a bachelor of arts in psychology. She also served her country as an officer in the US Army Reserves. She currently serves as General Counsel for the Haywood County Republican Party. Karla lives in Waynesville near her two sons and their families.

Personal Service

Karla’s clients deal directly with her. She finds this incredibly advantageous as communication and contact are critical. Her clients prefer this because they receive direct attention and advice.


Hobbies and Interests

In addition to being an attorney, Karla writes. Her first published book titled “Riley's Mission” is a children's book about the tooth fairy kingdom and teaches kids why and how to brush their teeth. Karla is also an avid hiker. She attempted a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in the spring of 2016 but suffered a severe injury, causing her to stop. Being resilient, Karla recovered and now hikes her beloved Great Smoky Mountains and pursues challenges such as the 100 waterfall challenge.


bottom of page