Recent News

Howard G. Butler receives National Board Certification Civil Trial recertification (August 2009)

Originally board certified in 2002 by the National Board of Trial Advocacy Mr. Butler successfully achieved recertification again in 2009.

Howard G. Butler recognized again in "Best Lawyers in America" (2010 Edition)

Jacksonville - Orlando, FL - August, 2009 - Howard G. Butler was selected by his legal peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2010. Mr. Butler is the senior partner of the Butler Law Group with offices in Jacksonville and Orlando Florida. The firm specializes in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Entertainment Law. Mr. Butler was initially included in Best Lawyers in America in 2007.

About Best Lawyers:
Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 25,000 leading attorneys cast almost two million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their specialties, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." ®Best Lawyers 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).

Howard Butler Named a Florida Super Lawyer 2009 (Personal Injury AND Entertainment Law)

Jacksonville - Orlando, FL - January 1, 2009 - The Butler Law Group a civil trial and entertainment law firm, is pleased to announce that for the fourth year Howard G. Butler, Esq. has been named a "Florida Super Lawyer 2009" in the areas of Personal Injury and Sports and Entertainment by Super Lawyers Magazine. Florida Super Lawyers identified the top five percent of the lawyers in Florida based on a survey and research conducted by Law & Politics. Mr. Butler was first listed in Super Lawyers in 2006.

Super Lawyers are nominated annually in each participating state or region by all active lawyers who have been in practice for five years or more. Ballots were mailed to more than 44,000 lawyers in Florida, who were asked to select the "best lawyers they've personally observed in action." All candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of the total lawyers in Florida are selected as Florida Super Lawyers.

Howard G. Butler recognized again in "Best Lawyers in America" (2009)

Jacksonville - Orlando, FL - January 1, 2009 - Howard G. Butler was selected by his legal peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2009 in the field of Entertainment Law. Mr. Butler is the founding partner of the Butler Law Group. With offices in Jacksonville and Orlando Florida the Butler Law group is a civil trial and entertainment law firm. Mr. Butler was initially included in Best Lawyers in America in 2007.

About Best Lawyers:
Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 25,000 leading attorneys cast almost two million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their specialties, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." ®Best Lawyers 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).

Howard G. Butler receives highest possible "AV" Rating by Martindale Hubbell again in 2009

Generations of lawyers have relied on Martindale-Hubbell® as the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession. With a history spanning 140 years, the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Network is powered by a database of over one million lawyers and law firms in over 160 countries. Now more than ever, Martindale-Hubbell is one of the most effective ways for lawyers and law firms to promote their practices.

AV® Peer Review Rating - An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV® rating.

Charitable Activities

Red Rose Ball (2008) Howard Butler, Esquire was a $10,000 sponsor of this Jacksonville St. Vincents' Medical Center charity event benefiting the construction of the new childrens' neo-natal center. Clients John Travolta and Kelly Preston served as the Special Guests of Honor.

Butler Law Group Opens New Offices in Orlando Florida

August 2008 - Howard G. Butler, Esq. of the Butler Law Group announced the opening of a new law office in Orlando Florida. Located at The Plaza (North Tower) 121 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1150 in Downtown Orlando. This office allows the Butler Law Group to serve the personal injury and entertainment legal needs of Central Florida. The Butler Law Group is a well known and respected in serious personal injury, wrongful death and entertainment law firm with offices in Jacksonville and Orlando, FL.

About Howard G. Butler

Mr. Butler and his law firm are included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Butler is a graduate of Stetson University (B.B.A. 1982) and the Stetson College of Law (J.D. 1985). Mr. Butler successfully completed ATLA's National College of Advocacy at Harvard University. He is a member of Million Dollar Advocates, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association (EAGLE member) and the Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG) and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Mr. Butler serves as Corporate Counsel for John Travolta, JTP Films, Inc., Constellation Productions and has represented Kelly Preston, Cal Ripken Jr., Gregory Harrison and many others. He has been listed among Who's Who and America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals and featured on Forbes Best Lawyers Tribute by Forbes Radio.

Howard Butler Named a Florida Super Lawyer 2008 (Personal Injury AND Entertainment Law)

Jacksonville - Orlando, FL - June 19, 2008 - The Butler Law Group a civil trial and entertainment law firm, is pleased to announce that Howard G. Butler, Esq. has been renamed a "Florida Super Lawyer 2008" in the area of Personal Injury and Sports and Entertainment by Super Lawyers Magazine. Florida Super Lawyers identified the top five percent of the lawyers in Florida based on a survey and research conducted by Law & Politics. Mr. Butler was first listed in Super Lawyers in 2006.

Super Lawyers are nominated annually in each participating state or region by all active lawyers who have been in practice for five years or more. Ballots were mailed to more than 44,000 lawyers in Florida, who were asked to select the "best lawyers they've personally observed in action." All candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of the total lawyers in Florida are selected as Florida Super Lawyers.

About Howard G. Butler

Mr. Butler and his law firm are included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Butler is a graduate of Stetson University (B.B.A. 1982) and the Stetson College of Law (J.D. 1985). Mr. Butler successfully completed ATLA's National College of Advocacy at Harvard University. He is a member of Million Dollar Advocates, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association (EAGLE member) and the Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG) and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Mr. Butler serves as Corporate Counsel for John Travolta, JTP Films, Inc., Constellation Productions and has represented Kelly Preston, Cal Ripken Jr., Gregory Harrison and many others. He has been listed among Who's Who and America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals and featured on Forbes Best Lawyers Tribute by Forbes Radio.

Howard G. Butler listed as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" (2008)

Jacksonville - Orlando, FL - January 1, 2008 - Howard G. Butler was selected by his legal peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2008 in the field of Entertainment Law. Mr. Butler is the founding partner of the Butler Law Group. With offices in Jacksonville and Orlando Florida the Butler Law group is a civil trial and entertainment law firm. Mr. Butler was initially included in Best Lawyers in America in 2007.

About Best Lawyers:
Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 25,000 leading attorneys cast almost two million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their specialties, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." ®Best Lawyers 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).

About Howard G. Butler

Mr. Butler and his law firm are included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Butler is a graduate of Stetson University (B.B.A. 1982) and the Stetson College of Law (J.D. 1985). Mr. Butler successfully completed ATLA's National College of Advocacy at Harvard University. He is a member of Million Dollar Advocates, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association (EAGLE member) and the Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG) and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Mr. Butler serves as Corporate Counsel for John Travolta, JTP Films, Inc., Constellation Productions and has represented Kelly Preston, Cal Ripken Jr., Gregory Harrison and many others. He has been listed among Who's Who and America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals and featured on Forbes Best Lawyers Tribute by Forbes Radio.