Atty. J. Eric Butler
J. Eric Butler is a Shareholder in the firm and manages the firm’s Tax Practice and Estate Planning Practice Group.
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J. Eric Butler is a Shareholder based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on probate, criminal defense, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of (2004). Educated at University of Memphis School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., 2000). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Eric Butler is a Shareholder in the firm and manages the firm’s Tax Practice and Estate Planning Practice Group
- Mr. Butler focuses his legal practice in the areas of federal and state taxation, business formations, complex commercial litigation, tax controversy matters, white collar criminal defense, and estate planning/probate matters
- Mr. Butler handles a large range of business and tax matters for clients across the United States involving the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities
- Mr. Butler has extensive experience representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities, to include examinations of tax returns, collection of delinquent tax debts, criminal tax matters, international tax compliance and enforcement, employment tax matters, regulatory compliance, and trial and appellate litigation of tax issues in both state and federal courts
- Mr. Butler also represents and consults with accountants across the United States in malpractice defense, mitigation of potential malpractice claims, and disciplinary proceedings
- Mr. Butler is a frequent speaker to various organizations and businesses on issues involving tax law, tax controversy matters, business law, estate planning, and probate administration and litigation
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •Named to The Best Lawyers in America in Business Organizations (2022 and 2023) •Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, a Federal Advisory Committee to the Internal Revenue Service, (2013-2015) •Vice-Chair, Tax Forms & Publications Project Committee (2015) •Recipient, Volunteer Service Award from the President of the United States (2016) •Recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers •Listed as “Top Attorney” in areas of Tax and Income Tax Resolution, in CityView Magazine (2010 - 2021) •Member, Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity •Former law clerk to the Honorable Alan E. Highers, Tennessee Court of Appeals for the Western Section
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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