Atty. James J. Butman

Atty. James J. Butman

James J. Butman is a lawyer practicing appeals, criminal defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (725) 308-3917 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James J. Butman at a glance

James J. Butman is a Member based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Law Office of James J. Butman. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Nevada (2002). Educated at William S. Boyd School of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Butman is a lawyer practicing appeals, criminal defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1971, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James J. Butman in Las Vegas, NV

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Butman's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James J. Butman is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nevada →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Butman

Where is James J. Butman's law office located?
James J. Butman's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Law Office of James J. Butman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Butman handle?
James J. Butman focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has James J. Butman practiced law?
James J. Butman has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did James J. Butman go to law school?
James J. Butman earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James J. Butman for a consultation?
You can contact James J. Butman 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 James J. Butman received?
James J. Butman's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
William S. Boyd School of Law
- 2002
B.A.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- 1971

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 2002

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