Atty. R. Todd Harris

Atty. R. Todd Harris

R. Todd Harris is a partner with McDonald Fleming, and has been with the firm since 2003.

Pensacola Pensacola 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Todd Harris at a glance

R. Todd Harris is a Partner based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at McDonald Fleming, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, construction, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (2003) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2005). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of West Florida (B.A. English, 1999). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • R. Todd Harris is a partner with McDonald Fleming, and has been with the firm since 2003
  • He served as the firm’s managing partner from 2010 to 2012
  • Todd received the AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell in 2011, the highest rating possible given by his peer In 2012, he was appointed by Florida Governor Rick Scott to be a commissioner on the first Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission and currently serves as its Chairman
  • In this role he works with fellow commissioner to provide the Governor with nominees to fill judicial vacancies
  • Todd’s civil litigation practice focuses primarily in the area of commercial litigation, construction litigation, creditor’s rights, and employment litigation
  • Todd also maintains an active practice representing clients in a variety of administrative issues before local government boards, including land use and zoning issues
  • Admissions Todd is admitted to practice law before all Florida Courts, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • Education◾Juris Doctorate, with high honors, 2003, Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida◾Order of the Coif◾B
  • A. in English Writing, with honors, 1999, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida Professional Associations◾The Florida Bar◾United States District Court, Northern District of Florida Bar
  • ◾Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

R. Todd Harris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Todd Harris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Land Use & Zoning

R. Todd Harris is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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R. Todd Harris is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pensacola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about R. Todd Harris

Where is R. Todd Harris's law office located?
R. Todd Harris's law practice is located in Pensacola, Florida. The firm is McDonald Fleming, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Todd Harris handle?
R. Todd Harris focuses on business, zoning, construction, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has R. Todd Harris practiced law?
R. Todd Harris has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did R. Todd Harris go to law school?
R. Todd Harris earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. English, 1999).
How can I contact R. Todd Harris for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has R. Todd Harris received?
R. Todd Harris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University College of Law
- 2003
B.A. English
University of West Florida
- 1999

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 2005

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