Atty. James Steven Butts

Atty. James Steven Butts

James Steven Butts is a lawyer practicing general family practice, family law, dissolution of marriage and 22 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Warsaw Warsaw 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About James Steven Butts at a glance

James Steven Butts is a Member based in Warsaw, Indiana, practicing at Law Office of James S. Butts, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wills, divorce, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1984). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1979) and Indiana University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kosciusko County Bar Association Indiana State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Warsaw, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Steven Butts is a lawyer practicing general family practice, family law, dissolution of marriage and 22 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James S. Butts, P.C. in Warsaw, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James Steven Butts's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James Steven Butts is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Indiana →

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Steven Butts is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Indiana →

Child Custody & Visitation

James Steven Butts is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Indiana →

Trusts

James Steven Butts is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Steven Butts

Where is James Steven Butts's law office located?
James Steven Butts's law practice is located in Warsaw, Indiana. The firm is Law Office of James S. Butts, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Steven Butts handle?
James Steven Butts focuses on wills, divorce, child custody, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Steven Butts practiced law?
James Steven Butts has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Steven Butts go to law school?
James Steven Butts earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James Steven Butts for a consultation?
You can contact James Steven Butts 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 Steven Butts received?
James Steven Butts's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1979
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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