Atty. Stephen Butler
Stephen Butler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Stephen, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026.
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Stephen Butler is a tax attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Butler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law
- Stephen, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Butler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Stephen Butler is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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