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David Todd

David Todd

The Todd Law Firm
812 San Antonio Street
Suite 401
Austin, TX 78701
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Phone: (512) 472-7799  |  Fax: (512) 472- 7798
http://www.austininjurylaw.com

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Legal Topic

Personal Injury

Preferred New Clients

• Auto Accidents
• Trucking Accidents

Sub-Topics

Accidents & Personal Injury

  • Jones Act
  • Petrochemical Accidents
  • Slip & Fall
  • Sports Injuries

Car Accident

  • Auto Accident
  • Whiplash

Financial Injuries

  • False Charities
  • Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
  • Identity Theft
  • Pyramid Schemes
  • Telemarketing

Intentional Injuries

  • Assault & Battery
  • Child Abuse
  • Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
  • Domestic Violence
  • Police Misconduct
  • Sexual Assault

Mass Accidents

  • Airplanes
  • Buildings
  • Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
  • Ships & Boats

Medical Malpractice

  • Anesthesia Malpractice
  • Birth Injuries and Defects
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
  • Emergency Room Errors
  • HMO Managed Case
  • Lasik Eye Surgery
  • Medication Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Optometry Malpractice
  • Prescription/Drug Malpractice
  • Psychiatric Malpractice
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Surgical Errors
  • Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis

Motorcycle Accident

Product Liability

  • Design Defects
  • Manufacturing Defects

Serious/Catastrophic Injuries

  • Amputation
  • Birth Injury
  • Burn Injury
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Paralysis

Toxic Tort

  • Chemicals & Cosmetics
  • Dangerous Drugs & Products
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Medical Products & Devices
  • Mesothelioma
  • Pesticides
  • Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
  • Tobacco
  • Toxic Mold

Truck Accident

Wrongful Death

Legal Topic

Divorce

Preferred New Clients

Information coming soon.

Sub-Topics

Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support

Annulment

Child Support

Collaborative Law

Custody/Visitation Rights

Delinquent Support Payments

Division of Property

Divorce Mediation

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights

Restraining Orders

Uncontested Divorce

Legal Topic

Family Law

Preferred New Clients

Information coming soon.

Sub-Topics

Abuse

  • Child Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Elder Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse

Children

  • Adoption
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Children's Rights
  • Foster Care
  • Paternity
  • State Child Protection
  • Visitation

Couples

  • Civil Unions
  • Common Law Marriage
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
  • Living Together/Cohabitation
  • Marriage
  • Power of Attorney
  • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Education & Schools

  • Colleges & Universities
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Private Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Special Education
  • Student Rights
  • Teacher Abuse
  • Title IX
  • Trade & Technical Schools

Elder Law

  • Advanced Health Care Directive
  • Age Discrimination
  • Competency Hearings
  • Guardianship
  • Healthcare Power of Attorney
  • Healthcare Proxy
  • Long-Term Care
  • Medicaid & Medicare Planning
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Nursing Homes
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Tax Planning

Enforcement Actions

Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Name Changes

Restraining Orders

Rights

  • Grandparent Rights
  • Termination of Parental Rights

Bar Admissions

TX, Nov 1989
Bar Number: 20093590

Other Court Admissions

• State Bar of Texas
• U.S. District Court for Western District of Texas

Association Memberships

• Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Capitol Area Trial Lawyers Association

Continuing Education

I take CLE each year in personal injury, and usually exceed the required number of hours.

Papers and Publications

Book: The 7 Deadly Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Texas Injury Case

Example Cases

Due to client-attorney confidentiality, we do not share information about prior cases. For more about our firm, please visit http://www.austininjurylaw.com .

Education 

School:

University of Texas

Degree:

Juris Doctor

City:

Austin

State:

TX

Year:

1989

Honors:

Review of Litigation

 

School:

University of Texas

Degree:

Bachelor of Arts

City:

Austin

State:

TX

Year:

1986

Honors:

Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

Texas

Firm Focus and History

Established in 1991, the Todd Law Firm's focus is Personal Injury.

Previous Employment Summary

I have been practicing law since graduation from law school in 1989.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

The more the better. That's why I wrote the book.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Not Applicable.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Not Applicable.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

To help people, especially the "little guy".

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

• Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout)
• Debate

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

To level the playing field for the powerless.

What do you like best about your career?

See above.

Tell us about your law firm:

I have a terrific paralegal.

What are your strengths and style?

I provide personal attention to my clients, and am tenacious.

Personal Interests:

Mountain biking, reading, fishing, history and film.

Office Manager/Assistant

Laura (paralegal)

Fax

(512) 472- 7798

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

Spanish

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

My fee varies based on each case.

Hourly Rates

Not Applicable.

Free Initial Consultation?

Varies.

Typical Retainer

There is no standard amount for my retainers.

Understanding Fees

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