Donald R. Todd

Donald R. Todd has practiced law in Lexington, Kentucky for 35 years. After graduating from the University of Kentucky Law School in 1972, he entered private practice at Baeslar, Moss, & Adams where he remained until 1976. After leaving Baeslar, Moss, & Adams, Don Todd helped form Todd & Walter where he remained until 2006. Donald Todd also worked as an Assistant Fayette County Attorney between 1975 and 1985.

While practicing with Todd & Walter, Donald R. Todd also served 8 years as a 12th District City Councilman on the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. While serving on the City Council, he was involved in numerous Commissions and Committees. In addition, during his tenure on Council, Don sponsored many pieces of legislation that helped preserve Lexington’s greenspace.

He is an active supporter of preservation of the horse farms, green space, and neighborhood parks.

Don is licensed thoroughbred trainer and active horse farmer. Currently, he operates a broodmare farm where he races and sells his stock. He represents many race track employees in his practice.

Don is married to Yvonne Todd, an equine artist, and has 3 children: Ann Michelle Ralston, Donald Robert Todd, and Thomas Lee Todd.

Don Todd handles cases in the following areas:

• Workers’ Compensation
• Personal Injury
• Equine Law
• Planning & Zoning

Education

• B.A. Transylvania University, 1969
• J.D. University of Kentucky, 1972

Admissions

• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
• All Kentucky State Courts

Organizations

• American Bar Association
• Kentucky Bar Association
• Fayette County Bar Association
• American Trial Lawyers Association
• Kentucky Justice Association.