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Subrogation & Recovery

Butler’s Subrogation/Recovery Department handles complex property and casualty losses of all types. Our subrogation attorneys specialize in and devote their entire practice to Subrogation, working as true partners with our clients.

We are there from the beginning

A key feature of our practice is early involvement in the claim investigation. We make ourselves immediately available to our clients as their “first call” when they learn of a new claim, even before any determination of recovery potential. Our experience lets us accurately anticipate what our clients need at every step, making clients’ recovery job easier. That includes appropriate reporting on files and processing claims as our clients may require. But most importantly, it allows us to better manage the expenses that are invested in subrogation claims, so that resources are properly invested in claims with real recovery potential and not wasted in claims that do not have recovery potential. While we handle most cases on a contingency fee basis, we are always willing to consider alternative fee arrangements.

Gain from our experience

Our experience and singular focus gives us the opportunity to share what we’ve learned with our clients. Our Subrogation attorneys routinely speak to the national professional associations that have an interest in Subrogation.

These Include:

  • The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)
  • The Claims & Management Alliance (CLM)
  • Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB)
  • The DRI
  • The Loss Executives Association (LEA)

Sharing our Knowledge

In addition, our clients frequently ask us to conduct in-house training sessions with front line adjusters and recovery personnel. We believe that sharing what we’ve learned is one of the best ways for us to serve as “partners” with our clients, and to cultivate mutual trust and respect.

Practice Area Leaders

Aaron Jacobs- Subrogation Attorney

Aaron Jacobs
813-594-5130
ajacobs@butler.legal

Matthew Peaire- Subrogation Attorney

Matthew Peaire
813-594-5657
mpeaire@butler.legal

Events | How AI is Changing the Forensic Landscape

March 23, 2026 | By George McMullin, Aaron Conrardy

Following a webinar for the North Texas Fire Investigators’ Association (NTFIA), Dallas Partner George McMullin and Senior Associate Aaron Conrardy will present on the use of…

Events | Sweet Home Subro: Making Recoveries Even When Tides Don’t Roll And Dogs Don’t Hunt

March 19, 2026 | By Zachary Jett

This panel at the NASP 2026 Spring Conference, featuring Charlotte Partner Zachary Jett, will discuss several case studies in which recovery efforts went off the…

Events | Navigating Murky Waters When Subrogating Unresolved First-party Claims

March 20, 2026 | By Geoffrey Waguespack, Michael Wolfer

Join Chicago Partner Geoffrey Waguespack and Philadelphia Partner Michael Wolfer as they present at the NASP 2026 Spring Conference on March 20, 2026. Their presentation…

Events | April Showers Bring May Flowers And Roof Claims

March 19, 2026 | By Matthew Peaire

Tampa Partner Matt Peaire will present on a panel at the NASP 2026 Spring Conference on March 19, 2026. He and co-panelists will address the…

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for March 6, 2026

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CPSC warns consumers to stop using CCCEI brand power strips immediately due to fire hazards. The power strips do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which…

Events | The Construction Family Tree: Tracing the Roots of Every Role

March 27, 2026 | By Jessica Skarin

Join Dallas Partner Jessica Skarin as she presents at the CLM 2026 Annual Conference on March 27, 2026. This presentation will explore how the interconnected…

Events | High Stakes, High Recovery: Subrogation Tactics in Major Proper Loss Claims

March 11, 2026 | By Jessica Skarin

Join Dallas Partner Jessica Skarin as she presents for the CLM 2026 Webinar Series on March 11, 2026. This presentation will equip attorneys with advanced, practical…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for March 2, 2026

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for February 13, 2026

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for January 23, 2026

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for January 16, 2026

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for January 12, 2026

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eALERTS | Product Recalls for December 5, 2025

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for December 1, 2025

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for November 14, 2025

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for October 31, 2025

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Events, News | Butler Attorneys to Present at NASP 2025 Annual Conference

October 26, 2025 | By Scott Hefner, Matthew Peaire, Zachary Jett

We are excited to have three of our attorneys presenting at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2025 Annual Conference, sharing key insights into…

Events | Partner Hobie Hind Presents at the 2025 AEI/SCLA Claims Education Conference

October 26, 2025 | By Hobart Hind Jr.

Partner Hobie Hind will be presenting “Subrogating Complex Claims in the Market Share World” at the Annual AEI/SCLA Claims Education Conference & Designation Reception, held…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for October 10, 2025

Oct 10, 2025

Three products have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards associated with overheating lithium-ion batteries. Living Glow Portable Waist Fans (model CP-WFLED01), sold by…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for October 03, 2025

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Blog Posts, News | Should I Stay or Should I Go: The Clash Between Filing an Independent Subrogation Action and Intervening in an Existing Action

Sep 23, 2025 | By Aaron Conrardy

  As subrogation counsel, we often encounter situations where there is already active subrogation litigation when an assignment is received from insurer clients. In such…

eALERTS | Product Recalls for September 12, 2025

Sep 12, 2025

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for September 4, 2025

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for August 29, 2025

Aug 29, 2025

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for August 18, 2025

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Blog Posts | Governmental Immunity and Your Subrogation Claim in Texas: Navigating the Texas Tort Claim Act

July 16, 2025 | By Hannah Conrardy

Property insurers are often frustrated when damage occurs due to the actions of others, especially when a governmental agency is at fault. In the Lone…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for June 27, 2025

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DR Power has issued a recall for its 62-volt 5.0 Ah LiPRO lithium-ion battery packs due to fire and burn hazards. The battery packs can…

News | National Subrogation Professionals Day 2025

June 25, 2025

Today, we celebrate the vital work of subrogation professionals across the country. National Subrogation Professionals Day honors their commitment, knowledge, and role in resolving complex…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for June 13, 2025

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Anker Innovations has issued a recall for over one million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) due to fire and burn hazards. The lithium-ion…

eALERTS, News | Product E-Alerts for June 9, 2025

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The CPSC has announced two serious safety concerns. DR Power Equipment has recalled its lithium-ion battery-powered chainsaws (models 414170, 414181, 41418, and 414170R) due to…

Events, News | Subrogation Mastery: Maximizing Recovery and Strategic Pursuit

June 12, 2025 | By Aaron Conrardy

Join Dallas Senior Associate Aaron Conrardy as he presents for the CLM Focus Conference on June 12-13 in Nashville, TN. See the presentation details below….

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for May 30, 2025

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iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks have been recalled due to serious fire and burn hazards. The lithium-ion batteries in these pocket-sized chargers can overheat and…

eALERTS, Events, News | E-Alert for May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to immediately stop using Yiisonger power banks, model KT-D007, due to serious fire and burn…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for May 9, 2025

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  Two recent recalls underscore potential fire and injury hazards in common household items. DEMDACO has recalled Maril-brand seasonal scented candles after reports of the…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for April 25, 2025

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  Several new product recalls have been issued due to fire and burn hazards that could pose serious safety risks to consumers, particularly children. Huffy…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for April 18, 2025

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  Casely has issued a recall for its Power Pods 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone chargers due to a defect that could potentially cause the…

News, Podcasts | Subro Sense Podcast | More than a Course Hazard- Investigation of Golf Car Fires

April 16, 2025 | By Aaron Jacobs

As the use of golf cars and other low-speed vehicles continues to grow, so do the risks associated with their design, maintenance, and aftermarket modifications….

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

  Several consumer products have been recalled due to serious fire and burn risks, urging consumers to take immediate precautions. Five Below has recalled its…

Events | Butler is Proud to Sponsor NASP’s 2025 Spring Conference!

April 3, 2025 | By Matthew Peaire, Hobart Hind Jr.

  We’re excited to be a sponsor for the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2025 Spring Conference in Nashville, TN, on April 3-4, 2025….

News | Aaron Jacobs Spotlight: Inducted to the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame

March 31, 2025 | By Aaron Jacobs

Tampa Subrogation & Recovery Partner Aaron Jacobs has been involved in the world of knockout boxing for many years. In 1997, he formed an amateur…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for March 31, 2025

March 28, 2025

  APOTHEKE has issued a recall for its Pumpkin Ginger 3-Wick Scented Candles, sold exclusively at Crate & Barrel, due to fire, burn, and laceration…

Events | Butler Attorneys Present at the PLRB 2025 Claims Conference

March 30, 2025 | By Jonathan Barger, William (Bill) Lewis, Thomas Keller, Tracy Jurgus

March 30, 2025 – April 2, 2025 Indiana Convention Center We’re excited to have our attorneys presenting at this upcoming event, where leading industry professionals…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

  Two major product recalls have been issued due to fire and burn risks. The Aiper Seagull Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum (model ZT6001) has…

Events | Butler Proudly Sponsors the FACAP 47th Annual Seminar

March 5, 2025 | By William Collum

Join insurance and industry professionals as they provide a slew of hot topics at the FACAP 47th Annual Seminar from March 5-7, 2025 in Ocala,…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

  Subrogation professionals take note of some important recalls this week. Goal Zero has recalled its Solar Series Combiner Cables (model 98715) due to a…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls for February 17, 2025

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Subrogation professionals take note of some important recalls this week. BlockBlueLight has recalled its Multi-Mode Sleep Lamp due to fire and burn hazards from overheating…

eALERTS, News | Product Recalls For The Week Of February 7, 2025

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Subrogation professionals take note of some important recalls this week: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment has recalled certain RYOBI 40V HP Brushless 21” Cordless Walk-Behind Self-Propelled…

News | Product Recalls for the Week of January 21, 2025

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Subrogation professionals take note of some important recalls this week: Lexmark International has recalled its MS725dvn and MX725adve specialty printers due to a fire hazard…

eALERTS, News | Recall Notice: HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations

January 10, 2025

HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations have been recalled due to overheating lithium-ion batteries, posing fire and burn hazards. The reported cases of fire have led…

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