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Biography
As managing partner of Cofman Townsley, Todd Nissenholtz brings exceptional experience to personal injury law, focusing on cases involving wrongful death and life-altering injuries. Todd holds an honors degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from Emory University School of Law. His legal career includes service as a research editor and a clerkship with the Georgia Supreme Court. Todd is known for his powerful advocacy in high-stakes litigation, securing significant verdicts for clients in St. Louis and throughout Missouri and Illinois, including several multi-million-dollar awards. He has consistently been recognized for his achievements, earning designations such as Super Lawyer and Top Plaintiff’s Verdicts. Todd is active in the legal and local community, participating in organizations such as the Missouri Bar and Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. He has also argued cases before the Missouri Supreme Court and several federal appellate courts. A lifelong resident of St. Louis County, Todd is committed to supporting local initiatives and raising his family in the community he serves.
- Verdicts in St. Charles County for $237,000,000 (defendants offered $1,000,000 prior to trial) (sexual assault)
- Verdict in St. Louis County for $15,000,000 (defendants offer $0 prior to trial) (dog bite)
- Verdict in St. Charles County of $450,000 (defendants offered $10,000 prior to trial) (injury at gym)
- Verdict in St. Louis City of $1,200,000 (defendants offered $100,000 prior to trial) (injury at arena)
- Verdict in Jefferson County of $625,000 (defendants offered $250,000 prior to trial) (dog bite)
- Verdict in St. Louis City of $1,878,000 (defendants offered $10,000 prior to trial) (commercial vehicle crash)
- Verdict in Jefferson County of $1,705,000 (defendants offered $100,000 prior to trial) (motor vehicle crash)
- Verdict in St. Louis County of $750,000 (defendants offered $150,000 prior to trial) (motor vehicle crash)
- Verdict in the United States Eastern District of Missouri of $750,000 (defendants offered $25,000 prior to trial) (motor vehicle crash)
- Arbitration award of $875,000 (defendants offered $100,000 prior to arbitration) (product liability)
What makes Todd different is his ability to connect professionalism with genuine compassion. In an industry where clients often feel lost, overwhelmed, or unheard, Todd stands out for the way he listens — not just to the facts of a case, but to the people behind them.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
Personal Injury
20%
Brain Injury
16%
Sexual Harassment
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 22 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Cofman Townsley Attorneys At Law
7701 Clayton Road, Clayton, MO, 63117
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Todd Ryan Nissenholtz's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
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Not just a number to this attorney/firm!
I recommend Todd for all your personal injury needs, especially after a car accident, he gets you the compensation you deserve, and treats you like a real client and member of his family, not just another case number. 10/10 highly recommend talking with Cofman Townsley injury attorneys for legal advi...
Todd Nissenholtz
Replied last March 2, 2026Thank you so much for this glowing review! We so appreciate you taking the time out of your schedule to tell the world about how you feel about our team!
Todd Ryan Nissenholtz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Respectable and dependable. Todd fights for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Todd. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known Todd for over 25 years and whole-heartedly endorse his skills as a litigator. He is passionate about representing his clients and has the analytical and practical skills to successfully advise his clients in all types of disputes and litigation matters."
"Todd's a very talented litigator and trial lawyer. I've always enjoyed working with him."
"Todd is an aggressive and effective litigator who has a great deal of experience in the St. Louis legal community. The scope of Todd's litigation experience is very broad, and he is very capable and effective in advocating the position of his clients. Todd's significant litigation and jury trial experience makes him among the most respected members of the St. Louis area Plaintiff's bar. Todd has experience with virtually all of the area judges and his prior (and significant) defense firm experience allow him to provide significant insight in negotiating with defense counsel. I highly recommend Todd Nissenholtz for litigation work in the St. Louis area."
"I have known Todd for over 30 years and watched him develop in his practice. He is a capable and confident litigator, and he is of exceptional moral character. I give him my full endorsement."
"Todd has character, integrity and superior trial skills. I would recommend him to anyone."
"I strongly endorse Todd Nissenholtz. He is an efficient and effective litigator whose success is directly correlated to his strong work ethic and tenacity."
"Todd was on opposite sides of me on a case and did an excellent job. I would endorse Todd for any personal injury case."
Quinn Murphy
Litigation lawyer
John Medler
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Influential Lawyers, Missouri Lawyers Media
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top Verdict, Missouri Lawyers Media
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Largest Verdict, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2013
Up and Coming Lawyer, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Cofman & Townsley
2000 - 2013
Partner, Armstrong Teasdale
Associations
2025 - Present
National Trial LawyersMember
Missouri State Bar Association
Member
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
St. Charles County sexual assault Verdict for $247.3 Million
$247.3 Million
Education
2003
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Missouri Bar
Essentials of Missouri Practice
Publications
2023
Missouri Lawyers Media
Jury gives massive award to women assaulted at spa
Languages
English