“What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.”

--Samuel Johnson, 18th–Century Essayist

Frank L. Butler, III is a senior litigator who has tried jury verdict cases involving every aspect of the employment relationship. He has defended cases involving claims of sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, disability, age, race and sex discrimination, equal pay violations, as well as cases involving claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, negligent supervision, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and breach of contract. He has also handled a number of appeals in such cases in federal and state appellate courts. He assists employers in problem prevention and legal analysis of complex employment issues. He also heads the Workers' Compensation section of the Macon office, supervising the management of those cases and lending his experience to the more complex cases arising in the workers compensation arena. Frank recently retired from the Judge Advocate General Corps of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, with the rank of Colonel. Before joining Constangy, Frank was an attorney with the law firm of Haynsworth, Baldwin, Johnson & Greaves.

Publications/Presentations

• "Update on Employment Litigation", Macon, Ga., Survey of Federal Practice, presented by Mercer University School of Law, Macon Bar Association and Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Georgia Chapter)
• "Mandatory Disclosures and Discovery in Federal Court: A Comparison of the Northern, Middle and Southern District Requirements", Atlanta, Ga., Federal Civil Trial Practice, presented by Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia
  

Awards & Recognition

• AV® Peer Review Rated By Martindale Hubbell

Professional Activities/Associations

• American Bar Association
• State Bar of Georgia
• Alabama State Bar
• Macon Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association - Middle Georgia Chapter
• American Inns of Court

Civic/Charitable Activities/Associations

• Kiwanis Club of Macon
• Macon Touchdown Club
• Middle Georgia Bulldog Club
• Troop Committee and Patrol Advisor - Boy Scout Troop 19
• Member of Vineville United Methodist Church and Daybreak Singers at Church

Other Personal Background Information and Interests

• Frank is married to former Patricia Miller and they have two children - daughter Betsy and son Logan. Frank's hobbies include spectator sports, history, camping, swimming, and singing.