Atty. Cara Butler

Atty. Cara Butler

Cara Butler served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Lavenski R. Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit where she gained experience on a wide variety of labor and employment issues.

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Profile Summary

About Cara Butler at a glance

Cara Butler is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC. Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cara Butler served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Lavenski R. Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit where she gained experience on a wide variety of labor and employment issues
  • She now combines her knowledge and experience to counsel businesses and not-for-profits on employment and workplace issues to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws
  • She advises human resources administration on hiring and termination, employee discipline, state and federal leave laws, employee handbooks and policies and wage and hour compliance
  • Cara is dedicated and driven which is demonstrated when she earned the highest score on the 2019 Arkansas Bar Exam, received 12 top paper awards in law school and won multiple national dance team championships as a youth

Practice Areas Explained

Cara Butler's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Cara Butler is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arkansas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Cara Butler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Cara Butler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Little Rock are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas 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 Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cara Butler

Where is Cara Butler's law office located?
Cara Butler's law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cara Butler handle?
Cara Butler focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
Where did Cara Butler go to law school?
Cara Butler earned their education at (J.D., 2019).
How can I contact Cara Butler for a consultation?
You can contact Cara Butler directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Cara Butler received?
Cara Butler's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- 2019

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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