Atty. George E. Butler II

Atty. George E. Butler II

Director, Moot Court Society. Author: "Compensable Liberty: A Historical and Political Model of the Seventh Amendment Public Law Jury," 1 Notre Dame J.

Dahlonega Dahlonega 50 yrs experience 50 year
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George E. Butler II is a Member based in Dahlonega, Georgia, practicing at George E. Butler II. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1976), Georgia (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1976) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia (Member, Executive Committee, Real Property Law Section, 1982-1990) North Carolina State Bar American Bar Association Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Serands clients in Dahlonega, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Director, Moot Court Society

Author

  • "Compensable Liberty: A Historical and Political Model of the Seventh Amendment Public Law Jury," 1 Notre Dame J. L. Ethics & Pub
  • Pol'y 595-776 (1985)
  • Assistant and Associate Professor, Emory Law School, 1981-1987
  • Adjunct Professor of Zoning and Land Use Litigation and Commercial Real Estate Transactions, 1987-1991
  • Recipient, 1986 Authors' Court Prize for "Best Law Journal Article
  • Law Clerk, J. Braxton Craven, Jr., U.S
  • Court of Appeals (4th Circuit) and Franklin T. Dupree, Jr., U.S
  • District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
  • Associate, King & Spalding, Atlanta, 1977-1981
  • Trustee, Georgia Legal History Foundation, 1984—
  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Southern Legal History, 1991-1995

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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George E. Butler II's law practice is located in Dahlonega, Georgia. The firm is George E. Butler II. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George E. Butler II handle?
George E. Butler II focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has George E. Butler II practiced law?
George E. Butler II has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did George E. Butler II go to law school?
George E. Butler II earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1972).
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George E. Butler II's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1976
A.B.
University of North Carolina
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1976
Georgia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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