Atty. Monteith Powell Todd
Monteith Powell Todd is a lawyer practicing products liability, commercial litigation, health care litigation and 2 other areas of law. Monteith received a B.S. degree from Presbyterian College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, SC · 44+ Years Experience
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About Monteith Powell Todd at a Glance
Monteith Powell Todd is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1982) and Presbyterian College (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association South Carolina Bar Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association Defense Research Institute Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel American Board of Trial Advocates and Certified Court Mediator. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Monteith Powell Todd
- Monteith Powell Todd is a lawyer practicing products liability, commercial litigation, health care litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Monteith received a B.S. degree from Presbyterian College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Monteith practices at Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC in Columbia, SC
Practice Areas Explained
Monteith Powell Todd's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monteith Powell Todd handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbia.
Medical Malpractice in Columbia
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Monteith Powell Todd is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in South Carolina →
Personal Injury in Columbia
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.
Monteith Powell Todd is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Business & Corporate Law in Columbia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Monteith Powell Todd is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Product Liability in Columbia
Monteith Powell Todd is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil Litigation in Columbia
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Monteith Powell Todd is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbia
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Columbia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Columbia Choose Monteith Powell Todd
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Monteith Powell Todd's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Monteith Powell Todd brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and business, Monteith Powell Todd can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbia
A Columbia-based practice means Monteith Powell Todd attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Monteith Powell Todd Handles in Columbia
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