Atty. Todd Brenner
Todd has been practicing law for over 25 years. He has successfully litigated personal injury, insurance, business, health, life, disability and ERISA cases before state and federal courts in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, California, Colorado, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Automobile Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Columbus, OH · 35+ Years Experience
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About Todd Brenner at a Glance
Todd Brenner is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Brenner Law Offices. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1991), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan and Northern District of Ohio (1992), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1996). Educated at Capital University (J.D. Law, 1990) and Capital University (B.A. MVP, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus Bar Association Ohio State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Todd Brenner
- Todd has been practicing law for over 25 years
- He has successfully litigated personal injury, insurance, business, health, life, disability and ERISA cases before state and federal courts in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, California, Colorado, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Florida
- He has substantial experience at the trial and appellate level, and his reported cases include: Brown v
- Seitz Foods, Inc. Disability Benefit Plan, 140 F.3d 1198 (8th Cir. 1998)
- Sprenkle v
- Hartford Life Insurance Company, 84 F.Supp.2d 751 (N.D.W.Va. 2000)
- Bond v
- Cerner Corporation, 309 F. 3d 1064 (8th Cir. 2002)
- Matos v
- Lorillard Tobacco Company, 391 F.Supp.2d 392 (M.D.N.C. 2005)
- Hansford v
- Public Employees Retirement System, 868 N.E.2d 708 (2007)
- Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Company v
- Kiefer, 483 F.Supp.2d 391 (N.D.Ohio 2007)
- Kufner v
- Jefferson Pilot Financial Insurance Company, 595 F.Supp.2d 785 (W.D.Mi. 2009)
- and Rice v
- Jefferson Pilot, 578 F.3d 450 (6th Cir. 2009)
- As Notes Editor of the Capital University Law Review, he wrote an article that was later republished by Open Court Publishing in a mass-selling book featuring William F. Buckley, Milton Friedman and William Bennett.Todd has served as faculty member for several seminars in the areas of ERISA and insurance law
- He was the author and lead presenter of a program entitled Insurance Coverage in Ohio
- He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts of Ohio, all federal courts in Michigan, all federal courts in Indiana, all state courts of North Carolina, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Western District of Wisconsin, the Northern District of Texas, the Western District of Tennessee and the District of Colorado
- He is a member of the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and Mensa
Practice Areas Explained
Todd Brenner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd Brenner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbus.
Car Accidents in Columbus
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 in Columbus
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Personal Injury in Columbus
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbus
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Columbus Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbus-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 Columbus Choose Todd Brenner
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 Todd Brenner's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Todd Brenner brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan and Northern District of Ohio, Todd Brenner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Todd Brenner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbus
A Columbus-based practice means Todd Brenner 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 Todd Brenner Handles in Columbus
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Todd Brenner has experience with under Ohio law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Todd Brenner directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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