Justin Drake Butler

Justin Drake Butler

also known as Justin Butler

4.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 22 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Troy, MO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Business, Estate Planning ... +2 more

191 North Lincoln Drive, Troy, MO

About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

23 years | 200 cases

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Wills, trusts, special needs trusts, power of attorney, living will, healthcare directive, probate, beneficiary deed, estate planning, elder law.

23 years | 100 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

23 years | 75 cases

20%
Probate 20%

23 years | 50 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

Deeds, contracts, 1031 exchanges

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 180-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 22 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Butler & Tomko, LLC

191 North Lincoln Drive, Troy, MO, 63379-0336

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Justin Drake Butler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Keep looking for ethical representation

Justin Butler represented the developer of our subdivision and handled the transition of the homeowners association from developer to homeowners. once the homeowners took over the homeowners association, It was brought to our attention by a separate legal counsel that we were missing the bylaws for o...ur incorporation, even though Mr. Butler specifically referenced attached bylaws within the documents he provided to us. Our team has reached out on multiple occasions, requesting these documents to which he does not respond in writing however, on a recorded phone call, he does acknowledge that he forgot these documents and he was going to write them over that weekend and have us to us the following week. sure enough, he never followed through on that and has continued to be unresponsive to additional communication. Funds were taken from our account to pay for this service that was never properly completed.

Posted by Barry | March 19, 2014

Trustworthy Hardworking

Justin has helped me on numerous occasions with my business. I trust him completely. Although he is over 50 miles away, I wouldn't use anyone else. I live in Kirkwood and have hundreds of attorneys that are closer.

Posted by Neal | March 10, 2014

A lawyer you can trust

Has handled everything personally for me from speeding tickets to legal advice on my business and has always been helpful and to the point.

Posted by KAREN | February 25, 2014

CONFIDENCE/EXPERIENCE

I have worked with Justin for many years since he was just starting his legal career. I have watched him grow in his profession and have great confidence in him. He has been a great asset to my business thru the years.

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Justin Drake Butler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Daming

Construction and development lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Justin Butler since law school, and his reputation as a knowledgeable and aggressive, yet conscientious lawyer has traveled with him from Columbia to the greater St. Louis area. I am confident that my referrals to Justin are in good hands, and recommend him without reservation."

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Sean O'Hanlon

General practice lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"During my time practicing in Troy, MO, I frequently encountered Justin in court and at bar association events. I know Mr. Butler to be a very effective advocate for his clients, and he is always professional and courteous to the court and fellow bar members. I would recommend this attorney."

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Connie Cho

Unknown lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is a smart and conscientious attorney that is committed to reaching his clients' goals. He is trusted by fellow attorneys as well as judges and other court staff."

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Brent Lance

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Justin is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to getting great results for his clients. He works hard for his clients and is very respected in the legal community."

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Andrew Malloy

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Butler on a number of matters and referred him numerous cases. My experience with Mr. Butler and the feedback I have received from referred clients has been universally positive. I have known Justin for over a decade and have always found him to be professional, honest and hardworking. I am happy to endorse and recommend Justin Butler for all of his listed practice areas."

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George Skupnik

Commercial real estate lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Gallagher

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Justin is an energetic, hard working and trustworthy lawyer."

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Michael Hamlin

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Connie Cho

Unknown lawyer

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Brent Lance

Unknown lawyer

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Benjamin Gray

Unknown lawyer

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Andrew Malloy

Unknown lawyer

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Michael Daming

Business lawyer

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Michael Holliday

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Sean O'Hanlon

Unknown lawyer

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Ryan Murphy

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Founding President, Lincoln County Mizzou Alumni Chapter

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Butler & Tomko, LLC

2014 - 2015

Partner, Davenport Tomko & Butler, LLC

2012 - 2016

Adjunct Professor - Criminal Justice, Lindenwood University

2006 - 2014

Attorney, Flynn & Davenport, LLC

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Gibbons Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Disability Representatives

Member

2014 - Present

Lincoln County Bar Association

Secretary

2008 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

Missouri Bar, Solo and Small Firm Committee

Member

2004 - Present

Missouri Bar, Probate and Trust Law Committee

2004 - Present

Missouri Bar, Elder Law Committee

2003 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

RC v. CGC

Judgment in favor of Plaintiff for what my client agreed it owed

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Education

2003

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Missouri, Columbia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Monthly Meeting

Estate Planning

2005

Seminar

Collection Basics for Small Business

Publications

2015

Elsberry Democrat Settlement Reached

2014

Lincoln County Journal Davenport Tomko & Butler Newly Formed

Languages

English

Activity

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