Atty. R. Todd Harris
R. Todd Harris is a partner with McDonald Fleming, and has been with the firm since 2003.
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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
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
R. Todd Harris is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
R. Todd Harris is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
R. Todd Harris is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
R. Todd Harris is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
R. Todd Harris is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →
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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