About Todd A. Townsley

Todd A. Townsley is a top-rated personal injury and medical malpractice attorney and the founder of The Townsley Law Firm in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Licensed since 1991, Todd has spent more than three decades advocating for the rights of victims and families harmed by negligence. His practice includes medical malpractice, maritime and offshore accidents, industrial and workplace injuries, catastrophic auto crashes, and defective product claims.

With deep roots in Louisiana and a career dedicated to protecting his community, Todd combines world-class education with local experience. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he has developed a reputation for blending meticulous legal strategy with compassion for those who entrust him with their cases.

What He Does

Todd focuses his practice on representing clients in cases involving:

• Medical malpractice and negligence by hospitals, doctors, and healthcare providers
• Maritime and offshore accidents
• Industrial and workplace injury claims
• Catastrophic auto and trucking accidents
• Product liability and defective products
• Wrongful death and serious injury claims

He routinely collaborates with registered nurses, physicians, and other expert witnesses to provide clients with the strongest possible representation.

Why He’s Different

Todd is known for his thorough preparation, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to his clients. By pairing medical and technical expertise with powerful courtroom advocacy, he delivers results that change lives. For more than 15 years, he has consistently obtained strong settlements and verdicts for injured victims across Louisiana.

His combination of Harvard training, decades of trial experience, and personal dedication to his clients sets him apart as one of Louisiana’s most trusted injury lawyers.

Recognition & Leadership

• Selected to Super Lawyers (2011–2025)
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
• Admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Louisiana
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Education

• Harvard Law School, J.D.
• Indiana University, B.A., summa cum laude

Admissions

• Louisiana, 1991
• U.S. District Courts – Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana
• U.S. Bankruptcy Courts – Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims