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Torris Jerrel Butterfield
About Torris
Biography
Torris is an experienced and highly successful litigator with many years of successful trial and appellate work. He has litigated literally hundreds of criminal cases since 1997. Several of his cases have been reported annals of the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Court of Appeals of Georgia. He is owner, president and CEO of The Law Offices of Torris J. Butterfield & Associates, P.C., which is a full service law firm Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death throughout the state of Georgia.
Prior to going into private practice, Torris worked as a Senior Trial attorney for the Fulton County Public Defender’s Office, where he was engaged in the practice of Criminal Law. He was responsible as lead counsel for major felonies, multiple defendant and complex cases before the Fulton County Superior Court and the various appellate courts of Georgia. He was responsible for all aspects of major felony criminal defense including discovery, investigation, motions, witness interviews, trial and appeals.
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Licensed in Georgia for 28 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Torris J. Butterfield & Associates, P.C.
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1120, Atlanta, GA, 30303
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Lavern | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Saved My Career
He assured me that he was on my side through the whole process by coming to visit me. He went above and beyond working on my case. I was pleased with the outcome.
Posted by Sheryl | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Traffic Accident/DUI
My daughter and I were hit by a drunk driver June 2017. I hired Torris as my personal injury attorney. He was available at all times. He was very professional and handled my case in a timely matter. He settled my case in December 2017 for the full policy limits.
Posted by Deloris | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Superb
Superb in his professional duties and settled our case resulting from a no-fault accident with the most outstanding and positive outcome. He was very tenacious in working with us, responded in an on-going prompt, timely manner to our requests, elicit feedback from us if he did not hear from us in a t...
Posted by lisa | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer
Took time to show he care about me and my situation was very professional in court still waiting on the outcome sure it will be great.
Posted by Kevin | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best criminal lawyer in Georgia
As a trial lawyer, I have hired Torris for some of my clients whom have been charged with various offenses that would impact the civil case I was representing them for. Without fail, Torris has always not only done a superb job, but has always added value to my case.
Torris Jerrel Butterfield's Lawyer Endorsements
"Superb attorney. Extremely well prepared. Avid knowledge of the law and the courtroom. I have referred clients to him on several occasions because of my confidence in his abilities."
"He's one of the best attorneys I know in the field. I've worked with him on the opposite side and then on the same side. He is knowledgeable, thorough and very professional."
"Torris is a shining star in our profession. He is knowledgeable and charismatic in the courtroom and has the respect of his peers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Torris is truly one of the very best defense attorney's in Atlanta. He works tirelessly for his clients and he obtains wonderful results."
"I endorse Torris. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Benjamin Davis
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Torris J. Butterfield & Associates, P.C.
1997 - 2004
Senior Staff Attorney, Fulton County Office Of The Public Defender, Atlanta Judicial Circuit
Associations
2016 - Present
American Bar Association
2000 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
1997 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Atlanta Region
1997 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Auto Wreck Case
Case settled before trial for $325,000.00
Education
1997
Mercer University-W. George L.S.
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Fort Valley State College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers