About Todd
Todd Powell is an attorney primarily based in Hays, Kansas, with nearly 30 years of legal experience. He is the founder of Todd Powell Law LC, a company that focuses on private damage, divorce, and probate cases. In October 2025, Todd joined Jeter Law Firm LLP as a companion, furthering his dedication to serving clients in Western Kansas. His legal journey displays a commitment to each his career and his network. Born in Goodland, Kansas, Todd earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Fort Hays State University in 1995. He graduated cum laude from Washburn University School of Law in 1998, laying a robust academic basis for his legal career.
Todd's legal career started as a research attorney for the Kansas Court of Appeals, where he worked beneath the Honorable David S. Knudson. This role supplied him with invaluable insights into the judicial process and developed his research skills. Following this, he practiced at Cavanaugh, Smith & Lemon, P.A. in Topeka, gaining further experience before returning to Hays to establish his own practice. Todd's knowledge consists of various areas of law, including personal injury, civil legal proceedings, transactional regulation, contracts, employment and labor law, and appeals practice.
He has effectively argued cases earlier than each the Kansas Supreme Court and the Kansas Court of Appeals, demonstrating his skillability in navigating complex legal issues. From 2004 to 2015, he served as General Counsel and Executive Assistant to the President at Fort Hays State University, the place he supplied legal counsel on a range of things affecting the university community. In addition to his expert achievements, Todd is actively concerned within the Hays community. He served at the Ellis County Economic Development Coalition from 2004 to 2016, including a time period as president from 2010 to 2012. His management prolonged to the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce, where he has been a board member. As a past president of the Hays Kiwanis Club, he has contributed to local service initiatives.
Todd used to be also part of the 2005 Leadership Kansas Class and served because the Local Program Chair for Hays in 2010, in addition solidifying his commitment to network engagement. Todd is licensed to practice regulation in Kansas and Missouri. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Ellis County Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, he has served as an accessory teacher at Fort Hays State University, teaching guides in corporate law, healthcare law, and better education law. Todd resides in Hays with his spouse, Trina, and their two sons. He continues to serve clients in private damage, divorce, and probate matters, leveraging his experience and deep ties to the Western Kansas community.
