Atty. Alton C. Todd
Alton C. Todd has more than fifty years of experience fighting for the citizens of Galveston and Friendswood, Texas.
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Alton C. Todd is a personal injury attorney based in Friendswood, Texas, practicing at The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd. Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1968). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Friendswood, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Alton C. Todd has more than fifty years of experience fighting for the citizens of Galveston and Friendswood, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree from North Texas State University in 1968 before going on to get his juris doctor from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1971. He spent the first part of his career working for an insurance defense firm, which gave him a unique insight into how these companies structure their arguments and strategies. This allows him to build a stronger defense for the accident victims he fights for today.
Alton quickly moved to the plaintiff’s side of personal injury law and over the next two decades of his career, launched The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd. In 2000, he moved his firm to Friendswood, Texas, and he’s been fighting for the citizens of southeast Texas ever since.
Alton has received numerous accolades during his decades as a personal injury lawyer. In 1981, he earned his board certification in personal injury trial law, and the following year, he became board certified in civil trial law. He is also a certified civil trial advocate. He was also named a Texas Super Lawyer every year from 2003 to 2010.
When you need a lawyer with the experience it takes to win your case and who will fight for every last dollar, The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd is there for you. We always work on a contingency basis, so you’ll never pay a dime unless we recover money in your case. Schedule a free consultation with our Friendswood personal injury lawyers today to start getting the representation you deserve.
We handle all types of personal injury cases, including:
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Friendswood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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