Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997 
Chicago lawyer Todd A. Smith is a founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP, a Chicago personal injury law firm representing individuals and families in complex injury and wrongful death matters. The firm’s Chicago medical malpractice lawyers and personal injury attorneys represent clients in claims involving corporations, insurance companies, hospitals, government agencies, and other parties.
Smith LaCien LLP represents plaintiffs in cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, medical negligence, aviation incidents, defective products, mass torts, class actions, and other serious personal injury matters. The firm’s Chicago personal injury lawyers have obtained more than $3.5 billion in settlements and verdicts, including more than 100 settlements and verdicts exceeding $5 million.
In 2025, Jury Verdict Reporter’s annual Settlements Report recognized Smith LaCien LLP among the five plaintiff injury firms with the highest reported settlements, totaling $96.5 million. The firm’s largest reported settlement was $30.5 million for the family of a construction worker who died from injuries sustained on the job. Todd Smith also received the JVR/Law Bulletin Media 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Todd Smith co-founded Power Rogers & Smith, P.C., in 1993. In March 2020, he left the firm and established Smith LaCien LLP with Brian LaCien.
Throughout his career, Todd has served as president of several bar associations and received awards recognizing his professional service, community involvement, and contributions to the legal profession. His work has been featured in national, local, and legal publications, including The New York Times, USA Today, Chicago magazine, the Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business, and Chicago Lawyer magazine.
Recognized practice areas:
- Aviation Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter. Each case depends on its facts and circumstances.
