Atty. Todd Alan Townsley
Todd Alan Townsley is a distinguished trial attorney at the Townsley Law Firm in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with a career spanning over three decades. Graduating summa cum laude from Indiana University with a B.A. in History and Political Science, Todd went on to earn his J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School, where he served as an editor on the Harvard Law Journal of Law and Public Policy.
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Todd Alan Townsley is a Partner based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, practicing at Townsley Law Firm. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1991). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1991) and Indiana University (B.A. History, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Todd Alan Townsley is a distinguished trial attorney at the Townsley Law Firm in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with a career spanning over three decades
- Graduating summa cum laude from Indiana University with a B.A. in History and Political Science, Todd went on to earn his J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School, where he served as an editor on the Harvard Law Journal of Law and Public Policy
- Since 1991, he has dedicated his practice to representing injured individuals and families across Louisiana, achieving some of the largest verdicts and settlements in the state’s parishes
- His experience includes numerous million- and multi-million-dollar cases, covering claims such as medical malpractice, auto accidents, product and premises liability, and significant workplace injuries
- Todd is recognized for his unique courtroom skills and has been named to Super Lawyers, ABOTA, and the Top 100 Lawyers of ASLA
- He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is active in several professional associations, including the Louisiana Bar Association and the American Board of Trial Attorneys
- Todd’s results and reputation reflect his unwavering commitment to justice and client advocacy
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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 Lake Charles 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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