Atty. Stephen W. Butler

Atty. Stephen W. Butler

Stephen W. Butler (“Steve”) has been in private practice in Rogers, Arkansas since 1990 and is currently senior partner in the transactional sections for Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik & Rozzell, PLLC.

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About Stephen W. Butler at a glance

Stephen W. Butler is a Partner based in Rogers, Arkansas. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1990), Missouri (1990), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas and U.S. Tax Court United States Court of Appeals (1990). Educated at University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Arkansas (B.S.B.A. Accounting, 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Benton County, Arkansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Rogers, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen W. Butler (“Steve”) has been in private practice in Rogers, Arkansas since 1990 and is currently senior partner in the transactional sections for Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik & Rozzell, PLLC. He primarily concentrates his practice to areas of corporate and small business transactions, including governance, business acquisitions and selling opportunities, succession planning, as well as estate and gift planning, taxation law, tax planning, tax preparation, and tax litigation
  • Steve received a B.S.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Arkansas in 1987, earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in 1988, and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas in 1990
  • Steve was admitted to the Arkansas bar in 1990, the United States Tax Court in 1990, and the Missouri bar in 2010
  • He is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association Probate and Trust Section, the Arkansas Bar Association Taxation Section, and the American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants
  • Steve is also active in the community, as both a frequent speaker for various organizations on estate, charitable, business, and tax planning matters, as well as having served as President of Open Avenues Legacy Foundation Board of Directors, (formerly the Adult Development Center), as President of the Rogers Razorback Club, as a member of Rogers Noon Rotary, as a member of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation Professional Advisory Council, as a member of Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation Advisory Council, and as vice-chairman of the Northwest Arkansas Estate Planning Council Board of Directors
  • As a long standing citizen of Arkansas and graduate of the University of Arkansas, Steve enjoys cheering on the Razorbacks
  • Steve is a member of Cross Church and loves to spend his free time traveling and attending sporting events with his wife and children

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen W. Butler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen W. Butler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen W. Butler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Stephen W. Butler is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen W. Butler

Where is Stephen W. Butler's law office located?
Stephen W. Butler's law practice is located in Rogers, Arkansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen W. Butler handle?
Stephen W. Butler focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Stephen W. Butler practiced law?
Stephen W. Butler has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Stephen W. Butler go to law school?
Stephen W. Butler earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S.B.A. Accounting, 1987).
How can I contact Stephen W. Butler for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen W. Butler received?
Stephen W. Butler's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas School of Law
- 1990
B.S.B.A. Accounting
University of Arkansas
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1990
Missouri
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas and U.S. Tax Court United States Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1990

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