Tod A. Phillips

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

5.0 (1 reviews)

Houston, Texas

36+ years experience

Wright Close Barger & Guzman

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

713-572-4321

https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/tod-a-phillips/242661

One Riverway, Suite 2200, Houston, TX 77056

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Bio

Tod is a trial lawyer. He has extensive trial experience in contract, insurance, and personal injury cases involving products liability, construction, transportation, and the railroad industry. He has represented the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company, BNSF Railway Company, Union Pacific Railroad Company, and the National Passenger Corporation d/b/a Amtrak, with diverse experience including crossing accident litigation, FELA, contract disputes, and environmental claims. Tod is also the author of several articles and continuing legal education papers, including Post-Easterwood Analysis of Federally Preempted Speed Issue Cases (or When You Get a Lemon, Make Lemonade), Proceedings, Third International Symposium on Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Research and Safety, Transportation Center, University of Tennessee, 1994. Tod is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of peer rated professional excellence. He has earned selection to Thomson Reuters’ list of Texas Super Lawyers (2007, 2009-2016) in Civil Litigation and Business Litigation, as published in Texas Monthly, and to BL Rankings, LLC’s list of Best Lawyers® in Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025).

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Texas

State Capital

Austin

Highest Court

Texas Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2026
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2007, 2009-2016

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 1989

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Reviews

Susan Torres

3 months ago

Exceptional Defense in a Complex Construction Injury Case

When our company faced a significant personal injury lawsuit from a construction site accident, Tod Phillips was our clear choice. His deep experience in both construction law and personal injury defense was immediately evident. He meticulously prepared our case, leveraging his decades of trial expertise. The result was a favorable settlement that protected our interests completely. His recognition by Best Lawyers is well-deserved. Tod is a strategic, knowledgeable attorney who provides outstanding counsel and achieves results.