Atty. Keith E. Butler
Keith E. Butler is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate transactions.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Irvine, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Keith E. Butler at a Glance
Keith E. Butler is a Senior Associate based in Irvine, California, practicing at Burkhalter Kessler Clement And George Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1991), Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991), and California (1999). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Political, 1987). Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Keith E. Butler
- Keith E. Butler is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate transactions
- Keith E. received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Keith E. practices at Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP in Irvine, CA
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Keith E. Butler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith E. Butler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Irvine.
Business & Corporate Law in Irvine
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Irvine
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Keith E. Butler is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Irvine
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Keith E. Butler is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Irvine
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Irvine Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Irvine-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Irvine Choose Keith E. Butler
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Keith E. Butler's practice in the field of business, real estate, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Keith E. Butler brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia (Inactive), Illinois, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Keith E. Butler can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and litigation, Keith E. Butler can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Irvine
A Irvine-based practice means Keith E. Butler attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Keith E. Butler Handles in Irvine
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Keith E. Butler directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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