Atty. J. Todd "Todd" Benson
J. Todd Benson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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J. Todd "Todd" Benson is a personal injury and immigration attorney based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine LLC. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Todd Benson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- J. Todd, who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2010
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Todd is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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.
J. Todd "Todd" Benson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
J. Todd "Todd" Benson is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Louisiana →
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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