Todd William Smith

Todd Smith’s practice focuses on complex business litigation in state and federal courts.  He represents companies and individuals in consumer and securities class actions, shareholder and derivative litigation, breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims, financial services litigation, real estate disputes, protection of intellectual property rights,and unfair competition claims.  He also represents law firms and lawyers in legal malpractice actions.  Todd is experienced in all phases of litigation, including trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals, as well as regulatory proceedings and internal investigations.

Todd is an active member of several local and national Bar organizations and has written and spoken on a variety of legal topics, including presenting Continuing Legal Education courses on legal ethics and professional responsibility issues. He also is a member of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), an organization that supports and advocates on behalf of foster youth in Orange County.

Before joining Umberg Zipser, Todd was a litigator at two large international law firms where his practice focused on defending businesses in commercial litigation and representing law firms in legal malpractice suits.