Atty. David Butler

Atty. David Butler

Oklahoma Super Lawyers; National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Lawton Lawton 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About David Butler at a glance

David Butler is a Partner based in Lawton, Oklahoma, practicing at Zelbst, Holmes & Butler. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1997). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1997) and Oklahoma State University (B.A. Gerry, 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Oklahoma Bar Association Oklahoma Association for Justice American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Lawton, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Practice Areas Explained

David Butler's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

David Butler is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Oklahoma →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

David Butler is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Oklahoma →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Butler is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Butler

Where is David Butler's law office located?
David Butler's law practice is located in Lawton, Oklahoma. The firm is Zelbst, Holmes & Butler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Butler handle?
David Butler focuses on wrongful termination, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has David Butler practiced law?
David Butler has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David Butler go to law school?
David Butler earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Gerry, 1994).
How can I contact David Butler for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Butler received?
David Butler's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 1997
B.A. Gerry
Oklahoma State University
- 1994

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1997

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