Todd R. Nissenholtz
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Saint Louis, MO
Cofman Townsley Attorneys at Law
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Class Action & Mass Torts, General Litigation; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 2003
Education: Emory University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026 Call today:
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Partner at Cofman Townsley Attorneys at Law in St. Louis, Missouri, Todd R. Nissenholtz helps clients in complex personal injury cases arising from automobile accidents, products liability and other accidents. Additionally, he also regularly represents consumers in class-action lawsuits and mass tort litigation, ensuring they are compensated well for their inconvenience. He is committed to providing personalized legal representation, ensuring each client receives the attention and support they deserve throughout their case.
Approaching each case with meticulous preparation, Mr. Nissenholtz conducts a comprehensive investigation to establish liability and document damages. He gathers critical evidence, such as medical records, accident reports and expert testimony, to fully quantify both financial losses and human suffering. Skillfully navigating complex insurance negotiations, he advocates aggressively for a fair settlement while always building a trial-ready strategy. He protects his clients' rights at every turn, overcoming legal hurdles to secure full compensation.
A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Nissenholtz proceeded to pursue his legal education at Emory University Law School. He received his Juris Doctor in 2003 and in the same year was admitted to The Missouri Bar. He is additionally licensed to practice in Illinois and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Nissenholtz has secured outstanding results for his clients, most notably winning a $237 million verdict for a sexual assault victim who had been offered just $1 million before trial. His tenacious courtroom advocacy earned him the Largest Reported Verdict in 2014, Top Plaintiff’s Verdicts in 2024 and two cases were named in Top Results in 2010. Together, his track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and relentless dedication make him a formidable advocate for those seeking justice.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, General Litigation, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Litigation
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 10% General Litigation
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2003, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.cofmantownsley.com/about-us/meet-our-attorneys/t...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Missouri Bar , 2003
- St. Louis County Bar Association, 2013
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2013
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2005
- U.S District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 2005
- Illinois Bar Association, 2003
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- St. Charles County Verdict 247 million, 2023
- St. Louis County Verdict - $3,000.000, 2025
- Drowning Case - 8 million dollar settlement at mediation. , 2023
- St. Louis City- $1,200,000. Prior to trial Defendants offered $150,000., 2021
- United States Eastern District, Northern Division. Defendant offered 25k and obtained a verdict of 700k, 2022
- St. Charles- verdict $450,000 (20% fault to plaintiff). This matter related to a torn calf tendon. Prior to trial defendants offered $10,000. , 2020
- Jefferson County-verdict $625,000. This matter related to an injured neck, prior to trial defendants offered $300,000., 2017
- St. Louis City- verdict $1,878,000- this matter related to a back injury. The defendants offered 10k prior to trial., 2021
- Jefferson County – verdict $1,705,000- This matter related to a nerve injury in plaintiffs arm. Prior to trial defendants refused the plaintiff’s demand of $100,000., 2018
- Jefferson County- $750,000. Defendants offered $150,000 prior to trial., 2020
Videos
- Real People Real Results, Legal, 2021
- Todd Nissenholtz bio, Legal, 2018
Pro bono / Community Service
- TJ Foundation, 2023
- ReBuild St. Louis
- Clayton Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Clayton
- Demetrius Johnson Foundation
- High Fidelity, (KDHX), chair
- College Bound, Gap and Gala co-chair and board member, 2013
- Aim High, board member
Educational Background
- Todd attended the University of Texas for his undergraduate studies, where he graduated with honors., 1999
- Todd earned his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 2003, where he served as research editor for the Emory International Law Review and clerked for Justice P. Harris Hines of the Georgia Supreme Court., 2003
Honors
- Todd's case was awarded among the 2023 Top Results in Missouri Lawyers Weekly. , Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2023
- Two of Todd's cases were awarded among the 2010 Top Results in Missouri Lawyers Weekly. , Top Results, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2010
- Todd had the top verdict in 2013 and was named an Up and Coming Lawyer by Missouri’s Lawyers Weekly, Top Verdict in 2013, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2013
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
