Atty. Thomas J. Butters

Atty. Thomas J. Butters

Thomas J. Butters is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals, arbitration and 5 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Thomas J. Butters at a glance

Thomas J. Butters is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Butters Brazilian LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U. (1974). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1974) and Butler University (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas J. Butters is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals, arbitration and 5 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Butler University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Thomas practices at Butters Brazilian LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Butters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. Butters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Thomas J. Butters is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas J. Butters

Where is Thomas J. Butters's law office located?
Thomas J. Butters's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Butters Brazilian LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Butters handle?
Thomas J. Butters focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Thomas J. Butters practiced law?
Thomas J. Butters has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Thomas J. Butters go to law school?
Thomas J. Butters earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact Thomas J. Butters for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Butters received?
Thomas J. Butters's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1974
B.S.
Butler University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.
Admitted: 1974

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