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R. Todd Windisch, Construction Attorney in Poway, California

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

Practicing construction in Poway since 2006.

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R. Todd Windisch is an associate based in Poway, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. R. has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP.

Based in
Poway, CA
Experience
over 20 years
Known for
Construction · Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Construction, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Poway, CA.
  • Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About R. Todd Windisch: R. Todd Windisch is an associate based in Poway, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. R. has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters R. takes on

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

Construction cases in Poway, California

R. takes construction matters in Poway, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before R. agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Poway, California

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

Product Liability cases in Poway, California

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

Biography

Meet R. Todd Windisch — construction lawyer in Poway

R. Todd Windisch is an associate based in Poway, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. R. has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP.

Mr. Todd Windischs’ practice focuses on habitability, construction defect and complex catastrophic injury litigation. Mr. Windisch has extensive experience defending and advising property owners, managers, general contractor and trade subcontractor clients in commercial and residential construction cases. Mr. Windisch handles habitability defense cases ranging from single family homes to large apartment complex properties. Additionally, he has extensive experience defensing developers, owners, general and trade contractors in construction defect cases and complex matters involving property management and alleged defective conditions.

Mr. Windisch has also served as trial counsel in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, assault and battery, security, and employment cases. Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Windisch was an insurance claims professional for nearly 20 years. As such, he carriers extensive experience in case evaluation, reporting, and resolution, as well as insight and understanding of insurance carriers’ expectations, evaluation needs and communication requirements.

Mr. Windisch is a proud family man and father of a daughter and 2 sons. He currently enjoys surfing, endurance sports and outdoors life.

Community Involvement

Mr. Windisch has been and continues to be active serving in Church, School and sports organizations including a tenure as a club level coach and Vice President for a community based club soccer organization.

Professional Experience

Before joining Messner Reeves Mr. Windisch worked at three prominent insurance defense firms in Los Angeles and Orange Counties since starting practice in 2005. He has experience litigating in jurisdictions throughout California including extensive litigation loads in northern and central California Counties.

How R. handles construction matters

Mr. Todd Windischs’ practice focuses on habitability, construction defect and complex catastrophic injury litigation. Mr. Windisch has extensive experience defending and advising property owners, managers, general contractor and trade subcontractor clients in commercial and residential construction cases. Mr. Windisch handles habitability defense cases ranging from single family homes to large…

Who R. represents

R. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, personal injury, and product liability matters in Poway and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Western State University College of Law

    J.D. · 2005

  • University of Southern California

    B.A. Communications · 1987

Jurisdictions

R.'s state bar admissions

  • California

    2006 · ACTIVE

R. studied at J.D. in Western State University College of Law and B.A. Communications in University of Southern California.

Law school and academic background

R. completed J.D. in Western State University College of Law and B.A. Communications in University of Southern California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice R. runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

R. Todd Windisch's office in Poway

R.'s primary office is at 12975 Brookprinter Place, Suite 280, Poway, CA, 92064. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP

12975 Brookprinter Place, Suite 280

Poway, CA 92064

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Hiring guide

How to hire R. Todd Windisch — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

R. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain R.'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; R. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a construction attorney in Poway, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction 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 R.

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every construction 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. R. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about R. Todd Windisch

  • How much does it cost to hire R. for a construction case?

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

  • Does R. offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do construction cases in California typically take?

    Simple construction 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. R. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can R. take my case if I'm outside Poway?

    R. is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — R. 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 R.?

    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. R. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is R. accepting new construction clients right now?

    R.'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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