Atty. J. Todd Benson

Atty. J. Todd Benson

Order of the Coif. Member, Louisiana Law Review, 1994.

Shreveport Shreveport 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (682) 413-4580 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About J. Todd Benson at a glance

J. Todd Benson is a Member based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, immigration, and business. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1995), U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F (1996), Texas (2001), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2001). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D. Finance, 1995) and Louisiana State University (B.S. Finance, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Shreveport and Louisiana State Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Order of the Coif
  • Member, Louisiana Law Review, 1994
  • Finalist, Flory Trial Competition, Paul M. Hebert Law Center Hall of Fame, 1995
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2010-2013
  • Listed in Super Lawyers
  • Law Clerk to Justice Catherine D. Kimball, Louisiana Supreme Court, 1995-1996

Author

  • "Reves v
  • Ernst & Young: Is RICO Corrupt?" 44 La
  • L. Rev. 1685 (1994)
  • "Reves v
  • Ernst & Young," 10 Civil RICO Reporter 35, page 5 (1995)
  • "Get That Writ: Civil Practice Before the Louisiana Supreme Court," Louisiana Bar Journal, Vol. 48, No. 2, Pg. 120 (August 2000)

Practice Areas Explained

J. Todd Benson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Todd Benson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

J. Todd Benson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

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.

J. Todd Benson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

J. Todd Benson is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shreveport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Todd Benson

Where is J. Todd Benson's law office located?
J. Todd Benson's law practice is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The firm is Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Todd Benson handle?
J. Todd Benson focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, immigration, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has J. Todd Benson practiced law?
J. Todd Benson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did J. Todd Benson go to law school?
J. Todd Benson earned their education at (J.D. Finance, 1995); (B.S. Finance, 1991).
How can I contact J. Todd Benson for a consultation?
You can contact J. Todd Benson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Todd Benson received?
J. Todd Benson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Finance
Louisiana State University
- 1995
B.S. Finance
Louisiana State University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F
Admitted: 1996
Texas
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2001

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