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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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Posted by Detective Vet Miller | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
An excellent Attorney who makes you feel like family
Att. Butterfield was hired in my Mother's accidental vehicle death case. He immediate came to my house to check on me and constantly kept in contact with me throughout the ordeal. He kept informed about the other truck driver's insurance company and lawyer, and I felt secured that Att. Butterfield w...
Posted by Anderson | October 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident
Very Professional, Courteous, and Timely
Mr. Torris Butterfield exhibited the highest standard of legal professionalism and client advocacy. My spouse hired him based on a recommendation from a trusted friend when I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I was incapacitated for approximately 3 weeks as result of the accident. Mr. Butterfie...
Posted by KIm | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
I've worked with Attorney Butterfield on several cases and he is very attentive, knows the law thoroughly and makes his client his number one priority. I would highly recommend him!
Posted by Connie | August 23, 2011 | Criminal Defense
VERY GOOD LAWYER
Mr. Butterfield worked with another attorney to defend my husband in an arson case. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and always available to answer questions. With much hard work and commitment, my husband was aquitted of the charges. Thank you so much! I would highly recommend him!
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