Atty. John M. Butler
John M. Butler is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury and 7 other areas of law.
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John M. Butler is a Member based in St. Marys, West Virginia, practicing at John M. Butler. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1984). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1984) and Marietta College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Third Circuit and West Virginia (President) Bar Associations West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in St. Marys, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M. Butler is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury and 7 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Marietta College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- John practices at John M. Butler in St. Marys, WV
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Butler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John M. Butler is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in West Virginia →
John M. Butler is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in West Virginia →
John M. Butler is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in West Virginia →
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.
John M. Butler is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John M. Butler is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in West Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Marys are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia 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 West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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