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5.0 /5.0
10 Client Reviews
About Jesse
Biography
Mr. Butler was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, moving to Fort Myers, Florida in 1999. After graduating from Fort Myers High School, Mr. Butler attended the University of Central Florida, where he was a member of the Burnett Honors College, and in 2006 graduated with University Honors, receiving his bachelor degree in Legal Studies, with a minor in Political Science. In 2010, he received his Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of Florida, Fredrick G. Levin College of Law. While in law school, Mr. Butler had the privilege of receiving book awards in Sales, Cyberlaw, and Trial Practice, a distinction given to the highest grade in the class. He also served as a teaching assistant for advanced trial practice students. Mr. Butler has been practicing law in Sarasota since 2010, representing clients civil and commercial matters and appeals.
In 2013, Mr. Butler was inducted as a Fellow of the Florida Bar Association's Leadership Academy. Mr. Butler is a Director of the Young Lawyers Division of the Sarasota County Bar Association, and is on the Diversity Committee of the Sarasota County Bar Association. Mr. Butler is also a member of the Young Professionals Group of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the Government Issues Committee. In his spare time, Mr. Butler enjoys studying history, particularly ancient Roman history.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
70%
16 years
Appeals
30%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 15 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Dickinson & Gibbons, PA
401 N Cattleman Road Suite 300, Sarasota, FL
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Posted by Angela | May 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Best of the best!
First off.......Jesse Butler is not just a good attorney, he is an amazing attorney that doesn't miss the smallest of details and he knows very well how to coach his clients. Our case was very complicated because it involved intellectual property. Someone had stolen and claimed our Google, Yahoo, B...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Board Certified in Appellate Practice, The Florida Bar
2019
"Rising Star" Top-Rated Civil Litigation Attorney, Florida Superlawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Dickinson & Gibbons, PA
2010 - 2012
Attorney, Syprett, Meshad, Resnick, Lieb, Dumbaugh, Jones, Krotec & Westheimer, PA
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk, Syprett, Meshad, Resnick, Lieb, Dumbaugh, Jones, Krotec & Westheimer, PA
Associations
2015 - Present
Sarasota County Bar, Appellate Lawyers SectionMember
2014 - Present
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice SectionMember
2014 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute
2016 - 2018
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of GovernorsElected Representative
2016 - 2017
Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's DivisionPresident
2015 - 2016
Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's DivisionPresident-Elect
2014 - 2015
Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's DivisionSecretary
2014 - 2017
Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules CommitteeAppointee
2013 - 2014
Florida Bar, Leadership AcademyFellow
2012 - 2014
Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's DivisionDirector
2010 - 2015
Sarasota County Bar Association, Diversity CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
J.S. v. Dept of Children and Families
Affirmed with opinion
Gold Ring Investments, Inc. v. Beach Terrace Condo. Assn., Inc., 186 So.3d 1031 (Fla. 2d DCA 2016)
Petition for Writ of Certiorari Denied
Zwick v. Zwick, 109 So.3d 803 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013)
Affirmed
Jarboe Family and Friends Irrevocable Living Trust v. Spielman, 136 So.3d 666 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014)
Petition for Writ of Certiorari Granted
Field Club, Inc. v. Alario, 180 So.3d 1138 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015)
Reversed and Remanded
Education
2010
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
2006
University of Central Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2017
Vol. 34, No. 1, The Docket
A great year ahead for the Young Lawyers Division
2017
Vol. 34, No. 7, The Docket
A time of transitions for the Young Lawyers Division
2017
Vo. 34, No. 6, The Docket
Tips for new litigators
2017
Vol. 34, No. 5, The Docket
It is easy to get involved in the YLD
2017
Vol. 34, No. 4, The Docket
Bar offers resources for young lawyers
2017
Vol. 34, No. 3, The Docket
A holiday for wearing blue and going sober?
2017
Vol. 34, No. 2, The Docket
It's (not such) a small world after all
2016
Vol. 33, No. 10, The Docket
The holidays are here, whether 'legal' or not
2016
Vol 33, No. 9, The Docket
Halloween is almost here, with some unusual legal angles
2011
Vol. 28, The Docket, No. 6 (June 2011)
Florida Senate Bill Abandoning Frye for Daubert Fails
2011
Vol. 28, The Docket, No. 7 (Aug. 2011)
The 2010 SCBA/Richard R. Garland Diversity Scholars
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it allowed to have an off the record hearing with lawyers and witnesses in Judge's chambers? Can this be a Motion for Appeal?
15 Jan 2016
Q&A
What is a case management court date? What goes on in a pretrial conference
26 Aug 2014
Q&A
Is "moot" a valid reason to deny a motion to disqualify a judge?
01 Aug 2014