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J. Todd "Todd" Kale, Class Action Attorney in Dallas, Texas

focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

Dallas, TX

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J. Todd "Todd" Kale is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Based in
Dallas, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

About J. Todd "Todd" Kale: J. Todd "Todd" Kale is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Legal matters J. takes on

J. concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case J. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Dallas, Texas

J. takes class action matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas

J. takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Dallas, Texas

J. takes product liability matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet J. Todd "Todd" Kale — class action lawyer in Dallas

J. Todd "Todd" Kale is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

J. Todd Kale, a shareholder in the Dallas offices of Baron & Budd, has dedicated his career to fighting the companies that knowingly exposed people to the deadly carcinogen known as asbestos. He enjoys partnering with patients and families to help them navigate the legal process during the most difficult time in their lives. Mr. Kale works on the front lines with the firm’s Asbestos Litigation Team. He meets with mesothelioma patients and their families across the country to gather the information necessary to successfully pursue their claims.

More than any other aspect of his job, Mr. Kale enjoys meeting with mesothelioma patients and their families. Through these encounters, he becomes a part of each of these families and shares in their specific struggles, needs and hopes. Mr. Kale is honored to be trusted by so many clients and their families as they deal with the diagnosis and prognosis of mesothelioma. His more than thirty years of experience in the field of mesothelioma litigation make him a valuable resource for information any family may need — whether legal or medical.

For more than three decades, Todd Kale has worked on numerous asbestos lawsuits, managing thousands of cases from start to finish. Through his many years as an asbestos lawyer, Mr. Kale has developed an in-depth understanding of the legal system and how to best navigate that system on behalf of his clients. Since 1993, he has helped clients recover hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements. Mr. Kale has extensive experience pursuing not only asbestos manufacturers, but also equipment manufacturers and employers who are responsible for a client’s exposure to asbestos. Never one to back down from a fight, Mr. Kale is proud to have fought on behalf of mesothelioma and asbestos clients for his entire career.

Working with J. on a class action matter

J. Todd Kale , a shareholder in the Dallas offices of Baron & Budd, has dedicated his career to fighting the companies that knowingly exposed people to the deadly carcinogen known as asbestos. He enjoys partnering with patients and families to help them navigate the legal process during the most difficult time in their lives. Mr. Kale works on the front lines with the firm’s Asbestos Litigation…

Clients J. works with

J. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Tulsa

    J.D. · 1990

  • The University of Texas

    B.B.A. · 1987

Jurisdictions

J.'s state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

J. studied at J.D. in University of Tulsa and B.B.A. in The University of Texas.

Law school and academic background

J. completed J.D. in University of Tulsa and B.B.A. in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice J. runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

J. has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Best Lawyers, 2024-present)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America – Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (Best Lawyers, 2024-present)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (Lawdragon, 2024-present)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 10 National Asbestos/Mesothelioma Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers, 2023-present)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers, 2016-present)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Best Lawyers, 2024-present) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America – Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (Best Lawyers, 2024-present) (2026).

Locations

J. Todd "Todd" Kale's office in Dallas

J.'s primary office is at 3102 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas, 75219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

3102 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1100

Dallas, Texas 75219

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Hiring guide

How to hire J. Todd "Todd" Kale — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with J. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

J. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; J. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Dallas, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for J.

J. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. J. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

J.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about J. Todd "Todd" Kale

  • How much does it cost to hire J. for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. J. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does J. offer a free consultation?

    J. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'s office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check J.'s current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. J. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can J. take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

    J. is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — J. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with J.?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. J. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is J. accepting new class action clients right now?

    J.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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