Atty. James E. Butler, Jr.

Atty. James E. Butler, Jr.

Woodruff Merit Scholar. Blue Key.

Atlanta Atlanta 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (762) 744-1123 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James E. Butler, Jr. at a glance

James E. Butler, Jr. is a Senior Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Butler Prather LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1977) and Alabama (1977). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1977) and University of Georgia (B.A. Journalism, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Woodruff Merit Scholar
  • Blue Key
  • The Order of the Barristers

Member

  • National Moot Court Team
  • Moot Court Board
  • Best Oralist, Southern Moot Court Competition, 1976
  • Winner, Russell First-Year Moot Court Competition, 1976
  • Winner, Talmadge Second-Year Moot Court Competition, 1977
  • Member, Georgia Law Review, 1976-1977

Co-Author

  • "The Boundaries of Zealous Advocacy: Properly Representing Consumers Against Corporations and Their Discovery Tactics," 31 Tort & Insurance Law Journal 977, 1996
  • "The Bench as Battleground: The Discovery Process is Broke and Only Judges Can Fix It," 17 The Verdict II, 1992
  • "What's A Human Life Really Worth?" 7 Ga
  • State U.L
  • Rev. 439,1991

Author

"Hospital Liability for Physician Negligence in Georgia: A Realistic Approach," 37 Mercer Law Review 701, 1986

Co-Author

"Jones v

State Farm

Effectuating Legislative Intention," Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 1981

Author

  • "Jones v
  • State Farm, The Insured's Perspective," Georgia State Bar Journal, August, 1982
  • "People As Evidence," The Verdict, April/May 1990
  • Member, State of Georgia Board of Natural Resources, 1998-2005 Chair, Environmental Protection Committee, 2000
  • Member, Georgia State Bar Disciplinary Review Panel, 1993-1996
  • Faculty Member, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1987-1988
  • Director, Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, 1992-1996

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Butler, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Truck Accidents

James E. Butler, Jr. is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Georgia →

Wrongful Death

James E. Butler, Jr. is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →

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.

James E. Butler, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James E. Butler, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Class Action

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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 Atlanta 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Butler, Jr.

Where is James E. Butler, Jr.'s law office located?
James E. Butler, Jr.'s law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Butler Prather LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Butler, Jr. handle?
James E. Butler, Jr. focuses on truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James E. Butler, Jr. practiced law?
James E. Butler, Jr. has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James E. Butler, Jr. go to law school?
James E. Butler, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Journalism, 1972).
How can I contact James E. Butler, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James E. Butler, Jr. received?
James E. Butler, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1977
B.A. Journalism
University of Georgia
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1977
Alabama
Admitted: 1977

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