Attorney Todd Butler brings over two decades of trial and appellate experience to his role as Senior Attorney at The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. With a distinguished record in complex civil litigation, appellate advocacy, and insurance coverage matters, Todd is recognized for his meticulous legal analysis and passionate advocacy for injured clients.
Since joining the firm in 2022, Todd has been instrumental in handling motions and appeals, drafting persuasive briefs, and presenting compelling oral arguments. In addition to his litigation work, he also mentors pre-trial team leaders and junior attorneys, helping strengthen the firm’s overall practice.
Todd began his career clerking for a United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Middle District of Georgia before transitioning to trial law under the mentorship of a renowned trial lawyer. During this time, he gained significant experience in personal injury litigation, particularly in medical malpractice, product liability, automotive safety system failures, tractor-trailer accidents, and highway construction defect cases. He also built expertise in Civil RICO and qui tam claims.
From 2006 to 2022, Todd successfully operated his own practice in Cairo, Georgia. Known as the attorney who could find claims others had overlooked, he quickly established a reputation as a go-to trial lawyer in the region. Within his first three years, he secured over $10 million in recoveries for clients, later expanding his practice into areas such as innovative business planning and data privacy litigation.
A cum laude graduate of Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law, Todd served on the Mercer Law Review and was recognized as a Floyd M. Buford Scholar. His commitment to legal scholarship continued beyond law school, where he published extensively in the Mercer Law Review, including annual surveys on appellate practice and procedure for the Eleventh Circuit and a widely cited analysis of Georgia’s evidence code. He also holds a magna cum laude B.A. in English from Florida State University.
Todd is admitted to practice in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, as well as multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. His background also includes service in the U.S. Navy during Operation Desert Storm, where he earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
Outside of his legal career, Todd remains deeply engaged in his community. He has served as President of Thomas University’s Alumni Board of Governors, held leadership roles in his son’s Scout troop, and contributed his time to the City of Cairo’s Downtown Development Authority and the Regional Cultural Commission in Grady County. He has also taught leadership as an Adjunct Professor at Thomas University.
Now based in Jacksonville, Todd is proud to call Northeast Florida home. When he’s not advocating for clients, he enjoys spending time with his family and contributing to local civic organizations.
If you or a loved one has been injured, Todd would be honored to speak with you about your case.
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