Atty. William B Butler

Atty. William B Butler

William B Butler is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, litigation, real property and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Villanova University in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Westfield Westfield 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About William B Butler at a glance

William B Butler is a business, real estate, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Westfield, New Jersey. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1967). Educated at Seton Hall University (LL.B., 1967) and Villanova University (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Westfield, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William B Butler is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, litigation, real property and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Villanova University in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • William practices in Westfield, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

William B Butler's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

William B Butler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William B Butler is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Land Use & Zoning

William B Butler is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William B Butler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William B Butler

Where is William B Butler's law office located?
William B Butler's law practice is located in Westfield, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William B Butler handle?
William B Butler focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has William B Butler practiced law?
William B Butler has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William B Butler go to law school?
William B Butler earned their education at (LL.B., 1967); (B.S., 1963).
How can I contact William B Butler for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William B Butler received?
William B Butler's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Seton Hall University
- 1967
B.S.
Villanova University
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1967

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