G. Todd Butler

Todd's practice focuses on litigation and strategic counseling, with an emphasis on appellate, constitutional, and employment matters. He represents clients of all types, including Fortune 500 companies, mom-and-pop businesses, governmental entities and individuals. For years, he has served as General Counsel for the Mississippi Municipal Service Company, the Mississippi Municipal Liability Plan, the Mississippi Municipal Workers’ Compensation Group, and a Mississippi-based fast-food franchise.

Appearing as counsel in more than 300 cases, Todd has helped clients obtain successful outcomes at every stage of litigation. He has tried cases to the bench, juries, and arbitrators, navigated favorable settlements, and presented oral argument 15 times in appellate courts throughout the United States. Todd is featured in the third edition of Winning On Appeal: Better Briefs and Oral Argument, a leading appellate practice treatise.

In addition to representing clients, courts have appointed Todd to serve as an arbitrator. Parties likewise have chosen him to arbitrate their private disputes. He has taught courses as an adjunct law professor and is the past Chairman of the Mississippi Bar’s Appellate Practice Section. He regularly trains employers on personnel compliance and prepares policy manuals.