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Justin Drake Butler

Estate planning Attorney at Troy, MO

4.0   4 reviews

also known as Justin Butler

  • Licensed for 20 years
    State MO
    Acquired 2003
    Status
    Good Standing, Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Justin

Learn Justin’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Business
    20%

    20 years, 200 cases

  2. Estate planning
    20%
    Wills, trusts, special needs trusts, power of attorney, living will, healthcare directive, probate, beneficiary deed, estate planning, elder law.

    20 years, 100 cases

  3. Personal injury
    20%

    20 years, 75 cases

  4. Probate
    20%

    20 years, 50 cases

  5. Real estate
    20%
    Deeds, contracts, 1031 exchanges

Practicing law is our 8-5 job, helping people is our passion 24-7. Often times the two go hand-in-hand. We routinely help clients at all hours of the day and night. All of the attorneys in our office, myself included, are dedicated to helping our clients get the best outcome possible in their cases and dedicated to helping our community be a better place to live. We find that by supporting our community and causes in our community we end up helping our clients.

 

 

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Contact Justin

Butler & Tomko, LLC
191 North Lincoln Drive
Troy, MO, 63379-0336

Reviews

4.0 / 5.0
  4 customer reviews
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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.
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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 our 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.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 180-250 per hour
  • Contingency 33%-40%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Butler & Tomko, LLC
  • 2015 - Present
  • Partner
  • Davenport Tomko & Butler, LLC
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Adjunct Professor - Criminal Justice
  • Lindenwood University
  • 2012 - 2016
  • Attorney
  • Flynn & Davenport, LLC
  • 2006 - 2014
  • Attorney
  • Gibbons Law Firm
  • 2003 - 2006
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Education

  • University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2003
  • University of Missouri, Columbia
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2000

Legal Cases

  • RC v. CGC
  • Judgment in favor of Plaintiff for what my client agreed it owed

Associations

  • National Association of Disability Representatives
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Lincoln County Bar Association
  • Secretary
  • 2014 - Present
  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2008 - 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
  • 2004 - Present
  • Missouri State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Founding President
  • Lincoln County Mizzou Alumni Chapter
  • 2011

Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Monthly Meeting
  • Estate Planning
  • 2013
  • Seminar
  • Collection Basics for Small Business
  • 2005

Attorney endorsements

Received (8)
Given (8)
Endorse Justin
Construction and development Attorney | 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."
General practice Attorney | 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."
Unknown Attorney | 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."
Personal injury Attorney | 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."
Personal injury Attorney | 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."
Commercial real estate Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
State, local, and municipal law Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Justin is an energetic, hard working and trustworthy lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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