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Dec 06, 2024 | By Latasha Lordes Scott

We are proud to celebrate Latasha Scott, Of Counsel in our Tampa office, for her recent recognition by the Federal…

Dec 06, 2024

We are proud to announce that Butler continues to be recognized for its excellence in the legal profession by Chambers…

Nov 14, 2024

Butler is pleased to announce that Amy Alidai is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…

Nov 01, 2024

Celebrating 45 years of dedication, growth, and excellence, we’re honored to reflect on Butler’s journey and the legacy built by…

Sep 04, 2024 | By Zeina Hasbini, Nick Encinas, Emanuel Flaquer

Introducing the newest members of our Tampa litigation team! All four members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to…

Aug 30, 2024 | By Jessica Skarin

Dallas Partner Jessica Skarin was quoted in a recent CLM Magazine publication where she offered book suggestions for team leaders…

Aug 29, 2024

Congratulations to our Tampa and Tallahassee offices for being recognized in the Best Law Firms 2025 Edition! Tier 1 in…

Aug 26, 2024

  Women’s Equality Day, celebrated on August 26th, marks the anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right…

Aug 26, 2024 | By Naomi Robertson, Gregory Terrone

Butler’s Executive Committee is excited to recognize the dedication and talent of Tampa attorneys Naomi Robertson and Gregory Terrone as…

Aug 22, 2024 | By Kathy Maus

We want to give our warmest congratulations to Tallahassee Partner Kathy Maus for being awarded the prestigious Louis B. Potter…

Aug 15, 2024 | By William Collum, T. Wiley Hodges, Erin Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, Ashley Mattingly, Jamie Combee Novaes, Khrystyne Rasmussen, Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh, James Walsh, Michael Wolfer

Join us in congratulating our attorneys who were recognized in the Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch 2025 publication! You…

Aug 15, 2024

We are proud to be a sponsor for the 2024 FDLA Florida Insurance Network Symposium in Tampa, FL, August 15-16….

August 15, 2024 | By Denise Anderson, Sarah Burke, Mihaela Cabulea, J. Pablo Cáceres, Timothy Engelbrecht, Aaron Jacobs, David Krouk, Matthew Lavisky, William (Bill) Lewis, Kathy Maus, Matthew Peaire, Carol Rooney, L. Andrew Watson, John Weihmuller

Join us in congratulating our attorneys who were recognized in the Best Lawyers 2025 publication! Click on their icons to…

Jul 26, 2024

Butler is pleased to announce that Sonia Cerda is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award.  The STEP Award…

Jul 17, 2024 | By AJ Elmes, Allen “A.J.” D. Craig

As we trek through the summer heat, we would like to welcome AJ Elmes, AJ Craig, and Elizabeth Fridman as…

Jun 24, 2024

Butler is pleased to announce that Braden Yowell is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…

Jun 16, 2024

We are proud to spotlight these dedicated dads who excel both at work and at home. Explore their stories and…

Jun 12, 2024

We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the 2024 DRI Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar, taking place…

Jun 12, 2024 | By Kurt Widenhouse

We are excited to welcome Kurt Widenhouse to our firm. Kurt, joining our Charlotte office, brings extensive legal expertise across…

May 21, 2024

    Celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity with us and learn about different cultures presented by some of our…

May 12, 2024

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us by reading the heartfelt writings of the amazing mothers at our firm.

Apr 03, 2024 | By Ricardo Gomez

We are delighted to welcome Rick Gomez, joining us as Of Counsel in Miami! His expertise enriches our firm’s commitment…

Apr 02, 2024 | By Scott Katz, Sarah Burke

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP proudly sponsored the Insurance Law Book Award for 2023-24 at Stetson University College of Law…

Mar 25, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the Tampa Bay Times recognized us as a Top Workplace for the 9th consecutive…

Mar 21, 2024 | By Hannah Conrardy

  Congratulations to Dallas Senior Associate Hannah Conrardy for her recent recognition as a Rising Star on the esteemed Super…

March 6, 2024 | By Morgana Alderman, Donna Wood

We are excited to introduce Morgana Alderman to our exceptional First-Party legal team and welcome back, Of Counsel Donna Wood!…

February 16, 2024 | By Vincent Fernandez

Butler’s Media Committee recently selected the recipient of the 2023 IMPACT Award. The word “IMPACT” stands for Insightful Marketing Promoting Attorney-Client Trust. Butler has…

Feb 08, 2024 | By Barry Burkett

Please join us in congratulating Barry Burkett in our Tallahassee office for becoming our newest Senior Associate! Barry was awarded…

Feb 07, 2024 | By Catherine Coghlan

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Catherine Coghlan in our Chicago office. Here’s to a great year…

February 1, 2024

The firm is pleased to announce that Sandy Peninger is the winner of this year’s Paul B. Butler Service Award….

January 3, 2024 | By Michael Wolfer

Congratulations to Michael Wolfer for becoming our latest Partner at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig! As a distinguished litigator focusing on…

January 2, 2024 | By Denise Anderson

Denise M. Anderson Elected Managing Partner at Butler Weihmuller Katz & Craig Tampa, FL – Tampa Partner Denise M. Anderson…

Dec 29, 2023

Butler is pleased to announce that Mark Guzman is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…

December 13, 2023 | By Kimberly Matot, Daniel Sobel, Jeffery Allcorn

We want to warmly welcome our newest attorneys David Bradley, Kimberly Matot, John Sherman, Daniel Sobel, and Jeffery Allcorn. Click…

November 17, 2023 | By Zachary Jett

Butler would like to thank the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) for their recognition as a VIP Sponsor at…

November 14, 2023

Butler is pleased to announce that Kayla Menzies is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…

Nov 08, 2023 | By Scott Katz

Managing Partner Scott Katz would like to extend his thanks to NASP and his fellow panelists – Jeff Baill, Elena…

November 1, 2023 | By Samuel Lewis, Thomas Hartwig, Marta King, Branden McDaniel

We want to warmly welcome our newest attorneys, Samuel Lewis, Giovanni Bush, Thomas Hartwig, Neal Addison, Marta King, and Branden…

October 30, 2023 | By Matthew Lavisky

Please join us in congratulating Tampa Partner Matt Lavisky for being appointed to the DRI’s Board of Directors as their…

October 27, 2023 | By Matthew Lavisky

Join Tampa Partner Matt Lavisky and co-presenter William Large of the Florida Justice Reform Institute for the DRI 2023 Annual…

October 6, 2023 | By Scott Katz, David Krouk, Hobart Hind Jr.

Butler is pleased to announce that Juanita Melendez is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…

Oct 04, 2023 | By Jennifer Velazco, Hannah Conrardy

We want to warmly welcome our newest attorneys, Jennifer Velazco, Hannah Conrardy, and Justine Roof. Click their bios above to…

September 25, 2023 | By Matthew Lavisky

Congratulations to Tampa Partner Matt Lavisky for being appointed Chair of the 2024 DRI Insurance Law Committee’s Insurance Coverage and…

September 6, 2023 | By Charissa Cotto, Reshma Patel

We want to extend a warm welcome to our newest attorneys John Bruno, Justin Cox, Charissa Cotto, Allen Macchiavello, and…

August 17, 2023 | By William Collum, T. Wiley Hodges, Erin Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes, Khrystyne Rasmussen, Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh, James Walsh, Michael Wolfer

Join us in congratulating our attorneys who were recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch publication! Click…

August 17, 2023 | By Denise Anderson, Sarah Burke, J. Pablo Cáceres, Timothy Engelbrecht, David Krouk, Matthew Lavisky, William (Bill) Lewis, Kathy Maus, Matthew Peaire, Carol Rooney, L. Andrew Watson, John Weihmuller

Join us in congratulating our attorneys who were recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers publication! Click on their icons to…

July 12, 2023 | By Amy Fuertes, Jamal McBroom, IV, Ashley Powell, Samantha Wuschke

We want to extend a warm welcome to our newest attorneys Ray Ayres, Amy Fuertes, Jamal McBroom, Samantha Wuschke, and…

June 16, 2023 | By Matthew Lavisky

Please join us in congratulating Tampa Partner Matt Lavisky for being elected President of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA)…

June 7, 2023 | By Luke Quinlan, Todd H. Zamostien

We want to extend a warm welcome to our newest attorney Todd Zamostien and returning attorney Luke Quinlan. Click their…

Jun 12, 2023 | By Scott Katz, David Krouk

Sandy Peninger is the recipient of this month’s STEP Award. Sandy joined the firm in Feb 2018 and is currently…

May 18, 2023

Butler is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the 2023 Builder’s Risk Symposium in New York, NY.t The Builder’s…

May 17, 2023 | By Scott Katz, David Krouk

Butler is pleased to announce that Tammy Lyons is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…

May 4, 2023 | By Jason Burgess

We proudly announce that Jason Burgess of our Charlotte office has been designated as Senior Associate with the Firm. Please…

May 3, 2023

We want to extend a warm welcome to our newest attorneys Samantha Johnson, Jeffrey Stiller, Shoukria Saliba, and Jeffrey Houzenga….

April 21, 2023

We are proud to be a sponsor for the George Edgecomb Bar Association’s (GEBA) 40th Scholarship Gala celebrating future legal…

April 7, 2023 | By Scott Katz, Sarah Burke

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Managing Partner Scott Katz, Hiring Partner Sarah Burke, and Law Clerk Joseph Kim attended the…

April 7, 2023 | By Scott Katz, Sarah Burke

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP proudly sponsored the Insurance Law Book Award for 2022-23 at Stetson University College of Law in…

April 4, 2023 | By Travis Harvey

We want to extend a warm welcome to our newest attorneys Travis Harvey, Zachary Vidal, Neil Blackmon, Julie Hardy, and…

March 29, 2023

Our employees are the strength of our business, and we are proud to be a “Top Workplace” Winner by the…

March 23, 2023 | By Dericka Burke, Naomi Robertson

Tampa attorneys Dericka Burke and Naomi Robertson recently presented a “lunch and learn” about Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander for our…

March 8, 2023

We are proud to be a sponsor for this year’s DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute. The event promises to…

March 6, 2023 | By William Collum

We are proud to announce that Tampa Partner William Collum has been recognized in the 2023 JD Supra Readers’ Choice…

Feb 08, 2023 | By Heather Miles, Aaron Conrardy

We want to extend a warm welcome to our newest attorneys, Amy Baker, Heather Miles, Aaron Conrardy, Tiffany Fearing, and…

January 17, 2023

The firm is pleased to announce that Sarah Williams and Leshia Daniels are co-winners of this year’s Paul B. Butler…

January 18, 2023 | By Barry Burkett

Butler’s Media Committee recently selected the recipient of the 2022 IMPACT Award. The word “IMPACT” stands for Insightful Marketing Promoting Attorney-Client Trust.  Butler has…

Jan 06, 2023 | By Khrystyne Rasmussen

We are proud to announce that Khrystyne Rasmussen (Charlotte office) and Miranda Ramedia (Tampa office) have been designated Senior Associates…

Jan 04, 2023 | By Kyle Goss

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest attorneys, Abby Fakhraie and Kyle Goss. Click their bios…

Jan 03, 2023 | By D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes

As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners! You can learn more…

December 19, 2022 | By John Goodwin

We welcome Of Counsel John Goodwin to our Dallas office. To learn more, click his bio above.

December 14, 2022

Butler is pleased to announce that Leshia Daniels is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…

November 19, 2022

Butler is pleased to announce that Bobbie Blount is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award.  The STEP Award…

December 8, 2022 | By Thomas Keller

On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit discussed various reforms to consider during their special…

October 31, 2022 | By Kathy Maus

Join us in congratulating Tallahassee Partner Kathy Maus for becoming selected as the Secretary-Treasurer for the DRI. Below is a…

October 27, 2022 | By Scott Katz, Sarah Burke

Managing Partner Scott Katz and Tampa Partner Sarah Burke gave two presentations at the Stetson University College of Law on…

October 21, 2022 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.

Join us in congratulating Partner James Michael Shaw, Jr. for receiving the Thurgood Marshall Unsung Hero Award at the NAACP…

Oct 03, 2022

A trusted and valued advisor, William Linero Jr. knows that efficiency and reliability are two of the most crucial components…

August 19, 2022 | By T. Wiley Hodges, Michael Wolfer, William Collum, Erin Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes, James Walsh

Join us in congratulating our attorneys who were recognized in the 2023 Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch publication! Click…

Aug 19, 2022 | By John Weihmuller, David Krouk, Carol Rooney, Denise Anderson, Timothy Engelbrecht, J. Pablo Cáceres, William (Bill) Lewis, Matthew Lavisky, Matthew Peaire, Kathy Maus

Join us in congratulating our attorneys who were recognized in the 2023 Best Lawyers publication! Click on their icons to…

August 11, 2022

We are proud to be a sponsor for the 2022 FDLA Florida Insurance and Network Symposium. This event will take…

August 2, 2022 | By Michael Montgomery

Join us in congratulating Partner Michael Montgomery for being appointed as Vice Chair for the FDCC Property Insurance Committee for…

July 22, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes, Christopher Ramey

Congratulations to Jamie Combee Novaes and Christopher Ramey for being listed as Florida Rising Stars in the Super Lawyers publication…

July 21, 2022 | By Kathy Maus

Congratulations to Tallahassee Partner Kathy Maus for being named a Florida Super Lawyer for 2022! Click Kathy’s photo to learn…

July 18, 2022

Butler is pleased to announce that Zeina Hasbini is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…

July 12, 2022 | By Stephen Udagawa, Dericka Burke, Vincent Fernandez, Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh

We are excited to announce our latest Senior Associates: Stephen Udagawa, Dericka Burke, Vincent Fernandez, and Abraham Shakfeh. Click on…

June 18, 2022 | By Matthew Lavisky

Please join us in congratulating Tampa Partner Matthew Lavisky for being named President-Elect for the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA)…

June 16, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes

Please join us in congratulating Senior Associate Jamie Combee Novaes for being named to the FDLA Board of Directors on…

May 6, 2022 | By Latasha Lordes Scott

Latasha Lordes Scott, a former Law Clerk at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, is representing Butler at the 2022…

April 18, 2022

We are proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the 39th Annual GEBA Scholarship Banquet on April 18, 2022. The…

April 14, 2022 | By James Walsh

We at Butler are proud to announce our newest Senior Associates: Eric Noble from our Charlotte office and James Walsh…

April 12, 2022

Butler hosted a series of webinars addressing first and third-party coverage, bad faith, expert and other witness testimony, and subrogation….

March 23, 2022

Butler is proud to be a Cheetah Sponsor for the 2022 Southeast Women’s Litigators Conference on March 24, 2022. The…

Jan 26, 2022 | By Shannon Nicolas Fernandez, Kristina Harris

We warmly welcome the newest members of our Butler family! Click their names to learn more.

January 12, 2022

The firm is pleased to announce that Whitney Hill is the winner of this year’s Paul B. Butler Service Award….

January 7, 2022

In Loving Memory of Troy Seibert. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Jan 06, 2022 | By Charles “CJ” Dewrell, Roman Harper

Join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Senior Associates: C.J. Dewrell, Roman Harper, and Thais Passerieu. Each of them has…

Jan 03, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea, Geoffrey Waguespack, Joshua Golembe

As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners! You can learn more…

December 21, 2021 | By Patricia Hutson

Butler is pleased to announce that Patricia Hutson is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award.  The STEP Award…

December 9, 2021

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the DRI 2021 Insurance Coverage & Practice Symposium Seminar taking place on…

Nov 17, 2021 | By April Johnson, Patrick Lindley

We extend a warm welcome to April Johnson, Patrick Lindley, Joseph Steadman, Yazen Alami, Amanda Mendez, Kevin Griffith, and Lauren…

Nov 08, 2021

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has been named a Tier 1 firm in Tampa and Tallahassee for Insurance Law by U.S….

Oct 28, 2021

Several times a year, the firm presents an employee with the STEP Award, recognizing outstanding service, teamwork, excellence and adherence…

October 27, 2021

Butler is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the 2021 PLRB Large Loss Conference. The conference is series of…

September 28, 2021

The firm is pleased to announce that Tonya Clouchete has been selected to receive the STEP Award, recognizing employees who…

September 6, 2021

“A GENERAL HOLIDAY FOR THE LABORING CLASSES…” While the original founder of the holiday is still debated by historians, it…

August 20, 2021 | By Kathy Maus, J. Pablo Cáceres, David Krouk, Matthew Lavisky, William (Bill) Lewis, Matthew Peaire, Carol Rooney, John Weihmuller

Please join us in congratulating our Partners for being recognized on “The Best Lawyers in America” list for 2022. Recognition…

August 20, 2021 | By James Walsh, Michael Wolfer, T. Wiley Hodges, Erin Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes

Please join us in congratulating our attorneys for their inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch….

July 28, 2021 | By William (Bill) Lewis

Join us in congratulating Partner Bill Lewis for being selected as a Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel….

Jul 21, 2021 | By Ryan Reynolds

We extend a warm welcome to Katelyn Lokuta, Dee Nwosu, Garrett McLearen, and Ryan Reynolds, the newest members to join…

June 29, 2021 | By Christopher Ramey

Congratulations to Partner Christopher Ramey for being a Rising Star in the 2021 Super Lawyers list! Super Lawyers is a…

Jun 21, 2021 | By Matthew Lavisky

Join us in congratulating Partner Matt Lavisky for being selected Secretary-Treasurer of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. This is an…

June 16, 2021

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the 2021 FDLA Florida Liability Claims Conference on June 16, 2021. Click…

Jun 01, 2021

Butler is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the 2021 PLRB Claims Conference Webinar Series. The Claims Conference is…

May 19, 2021 | By Thomas Keller

Monday, June 1st marks the start of the 2021 Hurricane season and will last until November 30th. While forecasts call…

Apr 28, 2021

We extend a warm welcome to Aimee Nielsen, Christian Gonzalez-Rivera and Kaley Dreyer, the newest members to join our Butler…

Apr 15, 2021 | By Ashley Mattingly, Erin Isdell, T. Wiley Hodges

Join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Senior Associates: Ashley Mattingly, Erin Isdell, and Thomas Hodges. Each of them have…

Mar 31, 2021 | By John Garaffa, Dericka Burke, Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh, Yonit Rosengarten

We would like to thank all of our attorneys who joined the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s (HCBA) Diversity & Inclusion…

April 24, 2021

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Journey to Esquire: Scholarship and Leadership Program. This program provides academic…

Mar 24, 2021 | By Latasha Lordes Scott

We extend a warm welcome to Latasha Lordes Scott and Casey Burns, the newest members to join our Butler family!…

Mar 24, 2021

The firm is pleased to announce that Whitney Hill is the next recipient of the STEP Award, recognizing employees who…

Mar 10, 2021

Butler was recently recognized as a leading defense firm in Florida in an article published on Law360. An excerpt of…

Mar 01, 2021 | By Jamie Combee Novaes

Join us in congratulating attorney Jamie Combee Novaes for being selected as the Chair for the FDLA’s Women in Law…

Feb 24, 2021

We extend a warm welcome to Matthew Gerber and Ryan Duffy, the newest members to join our Butler family! Click…

Jan 29, 2021 | By Carol Serrano, Dom Le Cao

The firm is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Paul B. Butler Service Award.  The award is given…

Jan 27, 2021

Congratulations to attorney Suzanne DeCopain for being featured on the Journey to Esquire Podcast! Suzanne serves on the Board of…

Jan 20, 2021 | By Barry Burkett

We extend a warm welcome to Benoy Sanil, Shaniqua Biggins, Barry Burkett, Michael Rainey, and Michael Ball, the newest members…

January 1, 2021 | By William Collum, Zachary Jett, J. Blake Hunter

As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners! You can learn more…

Dec 15, 2020

Please join the firm in congratulating Charlie Jenkins and Denise Marquith, the most recent winners of the STEP Award. This…

Oct 07, 2020

We extend a warm welcome to Vanessa Francois, the newest member to join our Butler family! Click her picture to…

Oct 02, 2020

The firm is pleased to announce that Tamarra Maurasse, one of our Firm Trainers, is the next recipient of the…

Sep 23, 2020

We extend a warm welcome to Christina Henry and Jonathan Kernizan, the newest members to join our Butler family! Click…

Sep 09, 2020

We extend a warm welcome to Jenaleigh Castano, the newest member to join our Butler family! Click her picture to…

Aug 28, 2020 | By T. Wiley Hodges, Erin Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, James Walsh, Michael Wolfer

Please join us in congratulating our attorneys for their inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch….

Aug 27, 2020 | By Kathy Maus, William (Bill) Lewis, John Weihmuller

Please join us in congratulating our Partners for being recognized on “The Best Lawyers in America” list for 2021. Recognition…

Aug 26, 2020

We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family! Click their pictures to read more…

Aug 19, 2020 | By Adam Masef

We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family! Click the pictures to read more…

Jul 27, 2020 | By Denise Anderson

Join us in congratulating Partner Denise Anderson for her recent nomination to the Construction Advisory Board of the CLM. As…

Jul 16, 2020 | By John Garaffa

Congratulations to Partner John Garaffa for his appointment as Chair for the Property Insurance Law General Committee. This appointment will…

Jul 15, 2020 | By Yonit Rosengarten, Scott Hefner

Please join us in congratulating our newest Senior Associates in our firm. We thank them for their service and commitment…

Jul 01, 2020

Butler periodically awards individuals with the STEP award – recognizing those who exemplify Service, Teamwork, Excellence and the firm’s Principles….

Jun 11, 2020

Congratulations to Michael McLaughlin for being a Rising Star in the 2020 Super Lawyers list! Super Lawyers is a rating…

Jun 08, 2020

Join us in congratulating Starr Brookins for being recently appointed by the Board of Hillsborough County Commissioners to serve as…

Jun 02, 2020 | By Carol Rooney

Please join us in congratulating Partner Carol Rooney for being chosen by the American Bar Association as the Florida State…

Jun 02, 2020

Join us in congratulating Michael McLaughlin for being listed as a “40 Under 40” winner for Arcadia University! Click here to…

Jun 01, 2020

Monday, June 1st marks the start of the 2020 Hurricane season and will last until November 30th. While forecasts call…

Jun 01, 2020 | By Timothy Engelbrecht

Partner Timothy Engelbrecht visited the launch site of the historic SpaceX mission where he was interviewed by the Associated Press…

May 05, 2020

Our employees are the strength of our business, and we are proud to be a “Top Workplace” Winner for the…

Apr 23, 2020

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Southern Loss Association (SLA) Golf and Tennis Outing on April 23,…

Mar 16, 2020

The firm is pleased to announce Jennifer Huber is the most recent recipient of the STEP Award, demonstrating Service, Teamwork,…

Mar 13, 2020 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.

Partner James Shaw, Jr. has been elected as Chair for the ACLU of Florida State’s Legal Panel. Please join us…

Feb 05, 2020

Congratulations to Thais Passerieu for being selected as part of the editorial board for Noticias, the Hispanic National Bar Association’s (HNBA)…

Feb 03, 2020 | By Michael Wolfer

The production and distribution of scholarly content for the legal and insurance industry has been a critical component of Butler’s…

Jan 31, 2020

Several times during the year, the firm recognizes individual employees with the STEP Award, presented to those who exemplify Service,…

Jan 28, 2020 | By Joshua Golembe

Please join us in congratulating Josh Golembe and Lauren Feldman for achieving the Senior Associate designation in our firm. We…

Jan 21, 2020 | By Shaheen Nouri

Butler attorneys Suzanne DeCopain, Shaheen Nouri and Nicia Mijia helped out our community by providing legal service to firefighters, law…

Jan 01, 2020 | By T. Nicholas Goanos

As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners!

Jan 01, 2020

Join us in congratulating Michael McLaughlin for being listed as a “40 Under 40” winner for Arcadia University! Arcadia University’s…

Dec 30, 2019

The firm is pleased to announce that Terisha Marksman Bailey is the latest recipient of the STEP Award, demonstrating Service,…

Dec 10, 2019 | By Denise Anderson

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the 4th Annual Construction Defect ExecuSummit on December 10-11, 2019. This event…

Dec 06, 2019 | By Jessica Skarin

Join us in congratulating Jessica Skarin for being appointed as Lead Chair of the Subrogation Committee for the CLM.  The CLM,…

Dec 05, 2019 | By Hudson Jones, Matthew Lavisky, Kathy Maus, Kimberly Ramey

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the DRI Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium on December 5, 2019, in…

Dec 03, 2019 | By Denise Anderson

Join us in congratulating Partner Denise Anderson for being named Co-Chair for the 2019 Execusummit Construction Defect Conference. Denise will…

Nov 26, 2019

This November the Butler offices raised funds for The American Red Cross disaster relief for the Bahamas. Following its aftermath,…

Nov 13, 2019

We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family! Click the pictures below to read…

Nov 11, 2019

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country in the United States military.  

Nov 08, 2019

Butler is pleased to announce that Maryanne Milligan is the latest recipient of the STEP Award. Maryanne is the Office Manager of…

Nov 06, 2019

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Reception on November 6, 2019, in Washington, DC. To see…

Oct 22, 2019 | By Lee Craig

Partner Lee Craig was selected as the recipient of the 2019 Tom Segalla Excellence in Education Award presented by the…

Oct 21, 2019 | By Matthew Lavisky

Partner Matt Lavisky and Toni Frain of Liberty Mutual have been awarded the G. Duffield Smith Outstanding Publication Award at the 2019…

Oct 17, 2019

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Southern Loss Association (SLA) Golf and Tennis Outing on October 17, 2019, in…

Oct 16, 2019 | By Denise Anderson, John Garaffa, Kathy Maus

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the DRI Annual Meeting on October 16, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana….

Oct 07, 2019 | By William Linero Jr.

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the FCCI Insurance Group 2019 Joe Keene Classic Golf Event on October 7, 2019,…

Oct 03, 2019

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s (HCBA) 23rd Annual Bench Bar Conference &…

Sep 30, 2019 | By Matthew Lavisky

Join us in congratulating Partner Matthew Lavisky for winning the FDLA’s 2019 President’s Award. This award is presented annually by…

Sep 30, 2019 | By Denise Anderson

Join us in congratulating Denise Anderson for being selected as the recipient of the Vela Insurance Service’s Attorney of the…

Sep 27, 2019 | By Mihaela Cabulea

Join us in extending congratulations to Mihaela Cabulea for being awarded the FDLA’s 2019 Trial Advocate Award. This award recognizes…

Sep 27, 2019

Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Regional Meeting on September 27, 2019, in…

Sep 26, 2019

Join us in congratulating Thais Passerieu for being selected for the Leadership Academy of the Latina Commission of the Hispanic National…

Sep 19, 2019

Congratulations to Starr Brookins for being selected as an Honoree for the Tampa Bay G.I.R.L.S. Rock Awards Show! Starr was…

Sep 18, 2019 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.

Join us in congratulating James Shaw, Jr. for being elected to the Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties…

Sep 18, 2019 | By Sarah McDonald

We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!

Sep 09, 2019 | By John Garaffa, Thomas Keller, William Linero Jr., Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh

Butler is proud to sponsor the 2019 HCBA Diversity Committee’s annual networking event. Partners William Linero, Jr., Thomas Keller and John…

Aug 08, 2019 | By Richard Gable Jr.

Join us in congratulating Partner Rich Gable for being appointed Vice-Chair of the Property Insurance Section of the Federation of…

Aug 06, 2019

Butler is pleased to announce that the latest winner of the STEP award is Brooke Broderick. The STEP award recognizes…

Aug 02, 2019 | By Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh

Attorney Abraham Shakfeh works to help showcase the culture and diversity of the Tampa Bay area in his position as co-chair…

Aug 01, 2019 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.

Partner James Michael Shaw, Jr. was recently named as the “Member of the Month” for Phi Delta Phi’s Barrister Brief, a monthly…

Jul 31, 2019 | By Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh

We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!

Jul 11, 2019 | By D. Grayson Kelly, Michael Wolfer

Please join us in congratulating Michael Wolfer and Gray Kelly for achieving the Senior Associate designation in our firm. We…

Jun 26, 2019 | By Vincent Fernandez, Khrystyne Rasmussen

We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!

Jun 17, 2019 | By William Linero Jr.

Join us in congratulating Partner William Linero for being accepted into the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). This is a prestigious…

Jun 07, 2019 | By Mihaela Cabulea

We are pleased to announce that Mihaela Cabulea has been appointed by the President of The Florida Bar to the Appellate Court Rules Committee,…

Jun 04, 2019

Join us in congratulating Katelyn Ferry for being appointed Parliamentarian for the Hillsborough County Bar Association. The Hillsborough County Bar…

Jun 03, 2019 | By Joshua Golembe, James Hickman, John Weihmuller

The 2019 Super Lawyer’s List is here and we’re excited to show you our latest Super Lawyers and Rising Stars at Butler!…

Jun 01, 2019

Saturday, June 1st marks the start of the 2019 Hurricane season and will last until November 30th. While forecasts call…

May 31, 2019 | By Matthew Lavisky

Partner Matt Lavisky has been named Event Chair for the FDLA’s first annual Florida Insurance Network Symposium (FINS). Congratulations, Matt!…

May 31, 2019

The firm is pleased to announce that Laura Hudson is the latest recipient of the STEP award, recognizing firm employees for…

May 24, 2019 | By Dericka Burke, Yoniece Dixon, Stephen Udagawa

We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!

Apr 23, 2019

HELPING THE COMMUNITY Congratulations to Suzanne DeCopain for her upstanding work in the community, earning her the GEBA Young Lawyers Award….

Apr 17, 2019

Tampa, Florida – Robert E. “Bob” Vaughn passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was 61 years old.  Bob…

Apr 11, 2019

Our employees are the strength of our business, and we are proud to be a “Top Workplace” Winner for the…

Apr 08, 2019

Butler recognizes outstanding employees who exemplify the firm’s goals of Service, Teamwork and Principles with the STEP Award. The firm…

Mar 29, 2019 | By William Collum

Join us in congratulating William Collum for being appointed to the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention (FACAP) Board of Directors. Founded…

Mar 27, 2019 | By Ryan Hilton

Join us in congratulating Partner Ryan Hilton for his recognition as a Top Author in his subject area of Airlines and…

Mar 11, 2019 | By Carol Rooney

In honor of International Women’s Day, the Florida Defense Lawyers Association announced Carol Rooney as the committee chair for the…

Mar 08, 2019 | By Janice Buchman, Sarah Burke, Kathy Maus, Jamie Combee Novaes, Kimberly Ramey, Jessica Skarin

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Butler’s female attorneys came together to discuss important female figures in US history. Watch…

Mar 05, 2019

Starr Brookins was named the Vice-Chair of the Florida Defense Lawyer’s Diversity Committee for 2019. Congratulations, Starr!

Feb 26, 2019 | By James Walsh

We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!

Feb 06, 2019 | By Julius “Rick” Parker III

It’s not every day that a client presents an attorney with an award for their services! Attorney Rick Parker of…

Jan 31, 2019

We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!

Jan 23, 2019

Butler is pleased to announce that Angela Dunn is the recipient of the Paul B. Butler award. This award is given to…

Jan 02, 2019 | By Tracy Jurgus, Jessica Skarin, Jonathan Barger, Hudson Jones, Brian Hohman

As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners!

Dec 20, 2018

Butler recognizes outstanding employees who exemplify the firm’s goals of Service, Teamwork and Principles with the STEP Award. The firm received…

Dec 19, 2018

Join us in congratulating Troy Vuurens on being named Senior Associate with the firm!

Dec 19, 2018 | By Rick Mulder

“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.”…

Nov 12, 2018

We are proud to honor those brave men and women who have served our country in the United States military….

Oct 23, 2018 | By Jonathan Barger

Jonathan Barger, along with co-presenter Nanci Smilie of Erie Insurance, recorded a presentation on “Adjusting in Good Faith: Property Claim…

Oct 22, 2018

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig is proud to announce that Partner Doug Berry earned the Meritorious Service Award at the DRI’s…

Oct 17, 2018 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.

Partner James Shaw, Jr. provided comments for a Fox 13 news report on the growing privacy concerns about increased traffic…

Oct 11, 2018 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.

On October 11th, 2018, Partner James Shaw, Jr. was LIVE on air during the MidPoint show on radio station 88.5…

Oct 09, 2018 | By John Garaffa

Butler has been awarded the 2018 TVC Chairman’s Award in recognition for our service provided to veterans and their families….

Oct 08, 2018 | By Kathy Maus

Congratulation to Partner Kathy Maus for being appointed as Vice-Chair of the Insurance Law Committee on behalf of the DRI….

Sep 17, 2018 | By Matthew Lavisky

Congratulations to Partner Matthew Lavisky for being elected to the Board of Directors for the FDLA! The Florida Defense Lawyers…

Sep 13, 2018

Butler is pleased to announce that Angel Freeman is the latest recipient of the STEP Award. Angel is a Legal Assistant working…

Aug 17, 2018 | By Kathy Maus

Partner Kathy Maus has been recognized in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This publication is based…

Aug 15, 2018

Congratulations to Partner Lewis Collins on being one of the recipients of the 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” award for his…

Jul 09, 2018

The Florida Legal Elite is an annual recognition issued by the Florida Trend. Lawyers were asked to name attorneys with…

Jul 02, 2018

Happy Fourth of July everyone! #usa #4thofJuly? #ButlerLegal  

Jun 28, 2018

The Florida Legal Elite is an annual recognition issued by the Florida Trend. Lawyers were asked to name attorneys with…

Jun 27, 2018

Join us in celebrating Subrogation Professionals’ Day! To view, Butler’s Subrogation & Recovery Team click here.  

Jun 14, 2018

Butler is pleased to announce that Angela Dunn is the recipient of the STEP award. This award recognizes employees who…

Jun 04, 2018 | By T. Wiley Hodges

The program highlights Tampa Connection’s mission: to prepare our class members to become active volunteers and leaders in the Tampa…

May 31, 2018 | By Joshua Golembe, Scott Hefner, James Hickman, Kathy Maus, John Weihmuller

The 2018 Super Lawyer’s List is here, and we’re excited to show you our latest Super Lawyers and Rising Stars…

May 09, 2018 | By Dean Rauchwerger

Claims Litigation Management featured some key points from Partner Dean Rauchwerger’s and co-speakers Kathleen LaVallie and Karl Aittaniemi’s presentation, “Fire…

Apr 09, 2018

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces 2018 by the Tampa Bay Times for the third year in…

Apr 06, 2018

Butler was featured in a Tampa Bay Times article regarding Fun Facts in the workplace. Did you know that Butler…

Mar 30, 2018

The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service, Teamwork, Excellence, and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…

Mar 16, 2018

Congratulations to Laura Heft, who was appointed as a committee member for the Western Loss Association.

Mar 12, 2018 | By Sarah Burke

Congratulations to Sarah Burke for being appointed to the Property & Liability Resource Bureau’s Affiliate Board.

Mar 09, 2018 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.

Partner James Shaw, Jr. was awarded the American Civil Liberties Union’s Greater Tampa Chapter First Amendment Award. James has a…

Mar 08, 2018 | By Denise Anderson, Janice Buchman, Sarah Burke, Mihaela Cabulea, Erin Isdell, Tracy Jurgus, Ashley Mattingly, Kathy Maus, Jamie Combee Novaes, Kimberly Ramey, Carol Rooney, Yonit Rosengarten, Fay Ryan, Jessica Skarin

“LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT MAKING OTHERS BETTER AS A RESULT OF YOUR PRESENCE AND MAKING SURE THAT IMPACT LASTS IN YOUR…

Feb 27, 2018

This article is originally a publication of The Veterans Consortium. Legal opinions may vary when based on subtle factual differences. All rights…

Feb 15, 2018

The Florida Bar Board of Governors has appointed Partner Charles “Chas” Reynolds as a member of the Supreme Court’s Judicial…

Feb 13, 2018 | By John Garaffa, Thomas Keller

Every year, we are excited to sponsor the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Annual Diversity Networking Social. This HCBA Tampa Bay…

Jan 24, 2018

The Paul B. Butler Award recognizes an employee each year who exemplifies the firm’s commitment to Service, Teamwork, Excellence and…

Jan 17, 2018 | By Julius “Rick” Parker III

Partner Rick Parker was recently quoted in an article written by one of South Florida’s top sources for breaking news,…

Jan 10, 2018

Join us in celebrating our newest Senior Associate! Congratulations to Katelyn Ferry in Tampa!

Jan 02, 2018 | By Sarah Burke, Aaron Jacobs, Jason Seitz

Join us in celebrating our newest Partners! Congratulations to Sarah Burke, Aaron Jacobs and Jason Seitz!

Dec 13, 2017 | By John Weihmuller

The 2018 Florida Best Lawyers Edition is finally here! The Best Lawyers list is compiled by peer-review surveys that leading…

Dec 05, 2017

Congratulations to Amanda Griffin for being selected for the Hillsborough County Bar Association 2017—18 Bar Leadership Institute class! Amanda was…

Dec 01, 2017

With a cheerful spirit, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig sends season’s greetings and good wishes to you and your family. May…

Nov 28, 2017

The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…

Nov 13, 2017 | By Scott Frank

Partner Scott Frank’s article from the Florida Defense Lawyer Association’s Trial Advocate Quarterly, “Guideline to Voir Dire Issues and Challenges…

Nov 02, 2017 | By Denise Anderson

Denise Anderson was selected to be the Co-Chair of the 2nd Annual Construction Defect Conference for ExecuSummit. This conference is held…

Oct 11, 2017

Join us in celebrating Cyber Security Awareness Month! To view, Butler’s Cyber Loss Attorneys click here.  

Oct 04, 2017

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig sponsored The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program Silver Anniversary Dinner and Awards banquet. For years Butler has…

Sep 29, 2017

The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…

Aug 30, 2017 | By Geoffrey Waguespack

Join us in celebrating our newest Senior Associates! Congratulations to Morgan Vasigh in Tampa, Martá Brown in Charlotte, and Geoffrey…

Aug 18, 2017

Join us in celebrating National Aviation Day! To view Butler’s Aviation Attorneys click here.  

Jul 17, 2017

The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…

Jun 29, 2017 | By Richard Gable Jr., Joshua Golembe, James Hickman, Kathy Maus, John Weihmuller

The 2017 Super Lawyers List is here! Super Lawyers, a rating service for outstanding lawyers that utilizes independent research, peer…

Jun 28, 2017

Join us in celebrating National Subrogation Day! To view, Butler’s Subrogation & Recovery Team click here.  

Jun 12, 2017

Congratulations to Attorney Katelyn Mae Ferry for being appointed as the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Liaison to the Hillsborough County…

Jun 08, 2017

Congratulations to Partner Cory Person! He was elected to serve as a Director of the Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA)…

May 05, 2017

The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…

May 04, 2017 | By John Garaffa

Partner John Garaffa was selected to become the Committee Chair for the TIPS Property Insurance Law Committee for the years…

Apr 12, 2017

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP was recently named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces 2017 by the Tampa Bay Times. Our employees were…

Mar 31, 2017 | By Jonathan Barger

At the 2017 PLRB Claims Conference & Insurance Expo in Boston, Senior Associate Jonathan Barger was bestowed the Outstanding Presentations…

Mar 10, 2017

Diane Barnes-Reynolds is a member of the PLRB Claims Conference Committee which hosts the event in Boston, Massachusetts on March…

Feb 21, 2017 | By Michael Montgomery

Michael Montgomery is now the President of the Claims and Litigation Management’s (CLM) Alabama Chapter. Congratulations, Michael!

Feb 17, 2017 | By Ryan Hilton, James Michael Shaw , Jr.

Ryan Hilton and James Shaw, Jr., Partners at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, were featured in NerdWallet.com’s latest article written by…

Feb 06, 2017

Charles Reynolds is now the Vice-Chair for the Partnering with Industry Task Force for the DRI, a group designed to…

Jan 31, 2017

The recipient of The Paul B. Butler Service Award is chosen from among that year’s winners of the STEP award….

Nov 29, 2016 | By Scott Katz

Scott Katz was appointed the Lead Chair for the Claims and Litigation Management’s Subrogation Committee. The CLM is the largest…

Nov 21, 2016

Christine Turner is the next recipient of the STEP Award for going above-and-beyond. Christine exemplifies Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles with…

Sep 28, 2016 | By Carol Rooney

Carol Rooney has officially been named Co-Chair of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association’s Women and Law Committee. The FDLA was formed…

Sep 22, 2016

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Scott Frank has achieved a Board Certification in Civil…

Sep 19, 2016

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Alan Nisberg has achieved a Board Certification in Business…

Aug 10, 2016

At the Annual Meeting for the International Association of Defense Council, Charles Reynolds was recognized for his commitment and service…

Aug 08, 2016 | By Carol Rooney

Carol Rooney and Ryan Garrett’s teamwork and tenacity has proved victorious in their medical malpractice case. Here is more information…

Jun 24, 2016

The Firm is pleased to announce that Jared Krukar was recently elected to the Executive Council of the Florida Bar Appellate…

Jun 20, 2016 | By Scott Damon, Scott Frank, David Maldoff, Christopher Ramey

The Tampa winner of the Butler Step-Up award has been selected. David Maldoff presented the award to Suha Zeineladbin at the…

May 13, 2016

The May STEP Award goes jointly to James Anderson and Jeff Warkentien. James and Jeff go above-and-beyond in similar accolades….

May 02, 2016

Butler Tampa’s spring event at the Top Golf driving range was a hole in one!

May 02, 2016 | By John Garaffa

Now in its fourth edition, The Comprehensive Guide to Economic damages includes a chapter authored by Butler’s own John Garaffa….

Apr 28, 2016

Butler’s own Paul Clark, Matthew Hiebra, Anthony Castro, Ashley Alvarez, Tracy Jurgus, and Eric Zivitz participated in the 2016 Mercedes…

Apr 26, 2016

We are pleased to announce that Butler has been recognized as a 2016 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News &…

Apr 25, 2016

The firm is pleased to announce that Denise Anderson has been elected to the Executive Council of the Association of Defense…

Apr 11, 2016

On Sunday, April 10, 2016, The Tampa Bay Times published “The Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces” – a list of…

Apr 04, 2016 | By Matthew Peaire

Matthew W. Peaire (Tampa) and Dean S. Rauchwerger (Chicago) presented on February 10, 2016, a continuing education seminar on “Proving…

Mar 14, 2016 | By Jessica Skarin

Jessica Skarin is the next recipient of the STEP Award for going above-and-beyond. The STEP award goes to Jessica, an…

Feb 17, 2016

The firm is pleased to announce that Diane Barnes-Reynolds was appointed Co-Chair of the CLM Insurance Fraud Committee Publications/Magazine Sub-Committee. Diane was…

Feb 17, 2016

The firm is pleased to announce that Gina Smith has been elevated to the position of Executive Co-Chair of the Insurance…

Feb 15, 2016

The Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee hosted its annual HCBA Diversity Networking Event. The goal of the event was…

Feb 01, 2016

The recipient of The Paul B. Butler Service Award is chosen from among that year’s winners of the STEP award….

Jan 29, 2016

The employees of BUTLER are critical contributors to the firm’s goal of exceeding client expectations. They are on the front…

Dec 23, 2015 | By John Garaffa

John V. Garaffa recently authored “When the Policy Follows the Property: The Challenges Posed by Mortgagee Rights” published in the…

Dec 21, 2015

Whether it was curling, bowling or a night out on the town, Butler employees across the country celebrated the Holiday…

Nov 23, 2015 | By Maryfrances Cherry

STEP award winners often can be described as “invaluable.” They are invaluable by being proactively helpful, by doing the usual…

Nov 03, 2015

Gina G. Smith, Partner in Butler’s Tallahassee office, recently completed the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Litigation Management Institute…

Oct 20, 2015

Butler is a collection of people who are hard-working and dedicated. Combine those traits with “creative” and “multi-faceted” and you…

Sep 24, 2015 | By Denise Anderson

Denise Anderson a Partner at Butler discusses her and fellow co-chair Jacqueline Stein’s work on CLM Atlanta, which takes place on…

Sep 21, 2015

Butler is a collection of people who are hard-working and dedicated. Combine those traits with “creative” and “multi-faceted” and you…

Sep 18, 2015 | By William Linero Jr.

The firm is pleased to announce that William Linero was appointed to serve as the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Deputy…

Aug 25, 2015

Bowling in Tallahassee, dancing in Miami, horse shows in Chicago and baseball in Tampa and Charlotte; this is how Butler employees…

Aug 20, 2015 | By Tenille Turner-Trigg

Butler’s move from Harbor Island to the Rivergate Tower was an extraordinary event for us. It required work, tolerance, and…

Jul 28, 2015

The firm is pleased to announce that Lewis Collins was elected President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Foundation…

Jul 09, 2015

Doug Berry won an appeal on behalf of a veteran in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims. The…

Jun 16, 2015

Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 6 on Monday, June 15th to win one of the…

Jun 10, 2015 | By Carol Rooney

Congratulations to Carol Rooney on being recognized by The Florida Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice. Carol…

Jun 03, 2015

Butler (formerly Butler Pappas) proudly announces the relocation of our headquarters to the award-winning Rivergate Tower. Butler occupies the 24th,…

Jun 02, 2015

Butler employees from our Charlotte office and their families took in a game as they celebrated the arrival of the…

Jun 02, 2015

The firm would like to extend a sincere congratulations to Jacob Hanson and Katelyn Desrosiers for completing the Hillsborough County Bar…

Apr 23, 2015 | By Denise Anderson

Denise Anderson was recently appointed to the Women’s Construction Litigation Alliance (WCLA) Executive Board. WCLA is a national non-profit public benefit…

Feb 23, 2015

The City of Tampa hosted its annual Gasparilla Distance Classic on February 21 & 22, 2015. Proceeds raised from the…

Feb 20, 2015

Dean is a partner in our Chicago office where he concentrates his practice in complex litigation, multimillion-dollar recovery, insurance, and…

Jan 12, 2015 | By Scott Katz

Scott Katz was recently appointed as the Subrogation Committee Co-Chair of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. The Claims and Litigation…

Dec 22, 2014

Butler employees across the country celebrated the holidays with good food and fun times.

Dec 18, 2014

On 18 November 2014, Managing Partner Doug Berry was honored by numerous representatives of the leading Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London,…

Nov 11, 2014

Butler employees gathered across the country to celebrate the firm’s 35th anniversary.  READ THE STORY OF HOW WE STARTED

Oct 31, 2014

“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.” – Shakespeare “Macbeth” The Butler employees across the country showed…

Oct 30, 2014

Butler won the HIAC Healthiest Company competition for a second time. Congratulations to Dom LeCao, Janet Hyland, James Anderson, Maria…

Oct 30, 2014

On October 25th, the firm competed in this year’s Alpha Challenge at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Alpha Challenge is…

Sep 30, 2014

Chicago, IL – Butler Partner Jim Smith, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014. He was 54 years old. Jim Smith…

Sep 29, 2014 | By William (Bill) Lewis, Kathy Maus

Butler is pleased to announce that seven of its Partners were listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2015, a…

Jul 08, 2014

The firm is pleased to announce that Cory has been appointed as Secretary of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Please…

Jun 17, 2014

Congratulations to Ezequiel Lugo on being recognized by The Florida Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice.

Jun 09, 2014

Butler employees enjoyed a day at Lowry Park Zoo. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and fantastic company.

May 07, 2014

The firm is pleased to announce that on April 25, 2014, our founding partner, Paul Butler was honored by The…

Mar 27, 2014

Derek is a partner in our Philadelphia office where his practice will encompass products liability, complex casualty defense, professional liability, and…

Mar 19, 2014 | By J. Pablo Cáceres

The firm is pleased to announce that Pablo Cáceres is featured in the April/May/June 2014 edition of Hispanic Executive.  READ…

Mar 10, 2014 | By Denise Anderson

The firm is pleased to announce that Denise Anderson has been selected to be the Regional Chair for the Southeast Coast Region of…

Mar 04, 2014

The Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee hosted its annual HCBA Diversity Networking Event at the Chester H. Ferguson Law…

Mar 01, 2014

The 3rd Edition of The Comprehensive Guide to Lost Profits and Other Commercial Damages, edited by Nancy J. Fannon and Jonathan…

Dec 20, 2013

Kimberly is a partner in our Chicago office where she concentrates her practice in the defense of employment-related claims, including…

Dec 04, 2013

We are pleased to announce that Butler has been recognized as a 2014 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News &…

Nov 01, 2013

New Spotlight on Lewis Collins – Making of a Modern-Day Knight.

Aug 29, 2013 | By Matthew Lavisky

The firm is pleased to announce that Matt Lavisky has been awarded the FloridaDefenseLawyersAssociation “Young Lawyer of the Year” award. This…

Jun 11, 2013

The firm is pleased to announce that Gina Smith has been elected to the board of the Florida chapter of…

Apr 25, 2013

Butler celebrated “Bring Your Child To Work Day” on April 25, 2013. The firm provided lunch and dessert for the…

Apr 22, 2013 | By Denise Anderson

The firm is pleased to announce that Denise Anderson has been appointed the National Membership Vice-Chairperson of the Association of…

Mar 13, 2013

Butler is pleased to announce that the firm was named a “2013 Go-To Law Firm” in a recent survey of…

Feb 16, 2013

The Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee hosted its annual HCBA Diversity Networking Event on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at…

Jan 09, 2013 | By Thomas Keller

The firm is pleased to announce that Tom Keller has been selected to serve on the Property Loss Research Bureau (PLRB) board…

Dec 14, 2012

On December 14, 2012, Butler hosted our annual holiday party. Everyone enjoyed getting together and bowling at Splitsville. Jason Lowe,…

Nov 20, 2012 | By Kathy Maus

The firm is pleased to announce that Kathy Maus is now a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America – The Trial…

Nov 05, 2012

Butler is pleased to announce that Denise Anderson, Janice Buchman, Lewis Collins, Eric Zivitz, Gina Smith, Doug Berry, Steve Rawls,…

Oct 30, 2012

The firm is pleased to announce that Lewis F. Collins has been selected to be a founding member of the…

Sep 06, 2012

The firm is pleased to announce that Chas Reynolds has been selected as the IADC Special Projects Vice-Chair. IADC

Jul 25, 2012

Butler was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. The fourth annual statewide Best Companies list appears…

Jun 02, 2012

Butler employees enjoyed a day at the Florida Aquarium. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and fantastic company.

Jun 01, 2012

The firm is pleased to announce that Cory Person was elected President of the George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA) for…

May 25, 2012

Butler employees won first place in Tampa’s Healthiest Company Competition at the Harbour Island Athletic Club. Special thanks to the following for participating: Tenille…

May 01, 2012 | By Kathy Maus

The firm is pleased to announce that Kathy Maus has been selected into the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)…

Apr 30, 2012

The firm is pleased to announce that Cory Person has won the George Edgecomb Bar Association’s (GEBA) President’s Award for…

Apr 26, 2012

Butler’s employees participated in Bring Your Child to Work Day on April 26, 2012. 

Mar 26, 2012

Butler is pleased to announce the opening of its office in Philadelphia. The office will be headed by Thomas S. Brown…

Dec 14, 2011

On December 14, 2011, Butler hosted our annual holiday party. Everyone enjoyed getting together and bowling at Splitsville. Liz Horton,…

Sep 30, 2011 | By Hobart Hind Jr.

The firm is pleased to announce that as of November 2011 Hobart M. Hind, a partner in the Firm’s Subrogation and…

Jul 15, 2011 | By Kathy Maus

The firm is pleased to announce that Kathy J. Maus was elected to the Board of Directors of the International…

May 30, 2011

General James F. Smith (front of parade line in photo), a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, was the Grand…

Mar 22, 2011 | By John Weihmuller

John Weihmuller testified before the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing considering SB 1592 which would significantly alter third-party…

Jul 22, 2010

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. One-hundred companies were recognized in…

Jul 13, 2010

Article: Florida Firm Opens Office with a Desire to Work with Certain Lawyers Originally published in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. ©…

Jun 03, 2010

May 14, 2010

The blowout of the Transocean Deepwater Horizon on April 20, 2010, set in motion a disaster of epic proportions, including…

Nov 01, 2009

Interview with Butler Partner, Lewis F. Collins, Jr. Originally published in The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, Special Section, Civil Justice Reform….

Sep 15, 2009

“Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the nation’s premier standard for sustainable building practices. Those obtaining LEED certification…

Jul 24, 2009

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. One-hundred companies were recognized…

Jun 16, 2009

On June 16th, Governor Crist signed SB 742, a bill addressing sinkhole issues. SB 742

Jun 11, 2009

On June 11th, Governor Crist signed HB 853, the legislative “fix” to the Essex v. Zota problem. HB853

Jun 03, 2009 | By Thomas Keller

Governor Crist vetoes revisions to condominium insurance statute. The recent legislative session passed Senate Bill 714 which sought to clarify…

May 27, 2009

On May 27th, Governor Crist signed HB 1495, a bill dealing with miscellaneous property insurance issues. HB 1495