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James Edward Butler III
also known as Jeb Butler, James "Jeb" Edward Butler III
About James
Biography
I help individuals who have been hurt by someone else's negligence or misconduct. At my firm, Butler Tobin LLC, we believe in hard work and straight shooting.
I have been named Georgia's Young Litigator of the Year, a Rising Star, a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, and among Georgia's Legal Elite. I have won jury verdicts of up to $150 million. At Butler Tobin, we work exclusively on a contingency basis, meaning that if our firm does not win money for our client, our client pays us nothing.
I was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. I earned an undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University, completed the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Summer Institute, and earned my law degree at the University of Georgia. During law school, I participated in law review, moot court, and mock trial. I graduated in the top 10% of my class and, while still in law school, won a trial for a man falsely accused of driving under the influence who could not afford a lawyer. Before starting my own firm, I worked at a public defender's office, clerked at two of Atlanta's most large defense firms, served as a staff attorney for Judge Lisa Godbey Wood of the Southern District of Georgia, tried cases as prosecutor, and handled civil cases at Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Car Accident
12%
Motorcycle Accident
12%
Personal Injury
12%
Sex Crime
12%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2018 2016 2015
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 17 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Butler | Kahn
254 W. Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046
Butler | Kahn
21 Lee Street, Suite 250, Jonesboro, GA, 30236
Butler | Kahn
1255 Canton Street, Suite E, Roswell, GA, 30075
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Posted by Kurt | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Superior Lawyer
After a terrible car accident in late 2014, I was in shock, confused and suffering from numerous injuries. Butler Tobin stepped in not only as my legal team and my project managers, but also personally to calm everything down on a constant basis. Jeb Butler in particular encouraged and supported me t...
Posted by Carol | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident
Attorney You Can Trust
I was involved in a slip and fall at a large grocery store chain. I hired Darren Tobin, Jeb Butler's partner for my case. When I met Jeb Butler for the first time he was personable and I knew I was in good capable hands. As my case progressed, Jeb partnered with Darren deposing witnesses to bring a...
Posted by Lindsay | May 01, 2015 | Wrongful Death
Lindsay
We filed a wrongful death case from a car wreck and my son passed away. We went all the way to trail and got a verdit of 150million. We couldn't have made this happen without this wonderful man and his team.
Posted by Karen | October 09, 2013 | Personal Injury
Great Lawyer in Car Wreck Case
Jeb and his firm represented my family when my mom was paralyzed in a rollover. From the very beginning my family was put at ease in such a time of turmoil. Jeb and his firm always kept us well informed through the entire process by never hesitating to contact/ meet with us. From day 1 Jeb was extrem...
Posted by Brad | August 28, 2013 | Car Accidents
Exceptional attorney in auto accident case
Jeb provided exceptional legal representation on my behalf after an auto accident. His diligence, attention to detail, responsiveness, and candor made him a pleasure to work with. Our specific case involved a long and arduous battle with a major auto insurance provider from which Jeb emerged victorio...
James Edward Butler III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeb Butler is one of the most qualified attorneys I know to handle a personal injury case. Put simply, he is a natural in the courtroom and he always puts his client's interests first in his practice. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. He has an excellent legal mind and delivers great results for his clients. I would hire him as my personal attorney."
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"I have known Jeb for years. He is tenacious, smart as a whip, and dedicated 100% to his clients and making sure that justice is served."
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"Jeb is an extremely talented and respected attorney in the legal community with a well earned reputation for being a fierce warrior in the courtroom. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Jeb Butler is a once-in-a-generation trial lawyer. While at the University of Georgia School of Law, Jeb rose to the very top of his law class, both in the classroom and in the courtroom. Out of law school, he was heavily recruited by some of the largest and most successful corporate law firms in the world. After working directly under a United States District Court Judge, he went to work for the most successful trial law firm in the Southeastern United States. While there, he prosecuted truck companies, construction companies, automobile companies, and other large corporations. His work led to life-changing recoveries for people suffering catastrophic injuries, including lost limbs, paraplegia, and quadriplegia. Although he couldn't give them back what they lost---their ability to walk, function physically as they did before--he was able to secure the millions and tens of millions needed to take care of them and their families."
"I know Jeb very well and can unequivocally state that he is an incredibly bright attorney dedicated to pursuing justice for his clients. He has a tireless work ethic and is surrounded by a team of highly competent professionals."
"Jeb is one of the most capable and intelligent young lawyers in Georgia when it comes to high-end, sophisticated litigation. Beyond his expertise in civil matters, his prior experience as a prosecutor and federal judicial clerk has given him a broad range of legal knowledge. I have also come to know Jeb as a leader in the legal community, where he has been involved with the State Bar of Georgia and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. I would recommend him to anyone."
"Jeb is one of the brightest and most dedicated attorneys I have the pleasure of knowing. A tenacious litigator who pursues justice, Jeb is a dedicated advocate for all of his clients. If you're one of Jeb's clients, you are lucky as you're in great hands."
"I've gotten to know Jeb well over the last several years and have come to recognize him as an outstanding person and zealous advocate for his clients. I would highly encourage anyone with a personal injury matter to consider his services."
"Jeb is as hardworking and dedicated a lawyer as I know, and that, when coupled with his razor-sharp intellect and intuitive feel for saying what the jury needs to hear makes him a formidable presence in the courtroom. Jeb truly believes in the cases he takes, and goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that his clients are well represented and properly compensated for their injuries."
"Jeb is a sharp attorney who cares about his clients. He is a creative lawyer with a quick wit, great work ethic, and loads of integrity."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Young Litigator of the Year, Young Lawyers Division
2015
On the Rise / 40 Under 40, Fulton County Daily Report
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, L.E.A.D. Executive Committee
2014
Barrister, Lumpkin Inn of Court
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2013
Barrister, Lumpkin Inn of Court
2013
L.E.A.D. Executive Committee, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Leadership Academy, Georgia Bar Association YLD
2008
Moot Court, Nationals Team, University of Georgia School of Law
2008
Magna Cum Laude, University of Georgia School of Law
2007
Law Review, Note Published, University of Georgia School of Law
2006
scholarship, Law School Association Council
2004
Cum Laude, Vanderbilt University
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Butler Tobin LLC
1900 - Present
Member, Butler Kahn
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP
2010 - 2010
Assistant District Attorney, Clayton County District Attorney's Office
2008 - 2009
Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court For The Southern District Of Georgia
2007 - 2008
Third-Year Practitioner, Western Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office
Associations
Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
GTLA
Trucking Subcommittee
GTLA
Insurance Subcommittee
GTLA
Legislative Affairs
AIEG YLC
Chairman
Center for Auto Safety
Board of Directors
American Association for Justice
Board Member, Product Liability Section
American Association for Justice, Products Liability Section
Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Bates v. Michelin North America
Confidential Settlement
Walden v. Chrysler
$150,000,000 Jury Verdict
Sheppard v. CSRA
Confidential Settlement
Hatfield v. TFX Incorporated, Ford Motor Company
Jury Trial Followed by Confidential Settlement
Smith v. Ajuzie
Confidential Settlement Three Days before Specially Set Jury Trial
Ford v RJ Haynie
settled during trial for $460,000
Education
2008
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Vanderbilt University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004
Stanford University
Summer Institute Graduate
Speaking Engagements
2017
Trial & Error Seminar
Depositions
2017
ICLE
Depositions for Use at Trial
2017
American Association for Justice
Expert Witness Webinar
2016
Jury Trial Seminar
Cross Examination at Trial and Deposition
2016
ICLE
Personal Injury Trials
2016
GTLA
Experts Webinar
2016
Golden Age of Torts
The Story of Walden v Chrysler
2016
Atlanta Bar Association
Closing Argument
2016
Annual Meeting
Wrongful Death and Section 1983 Cases
2016
Annual Convention
Insurance in Trucking Cases
2016
AIEG Spring Convention
Using Experts at Trial
2016
AIEG Spring Convention
Advanced Deposition Strategies
2015
Opening of American Museum of Tort Law
Protecting the Jury System
2015
GTLA Annual Convention
Lessons Learned in Walden v. Chrysler
2015
GTLA Annual Convention
Starting Your Law Firm
2015
AIEG Webinar
Experts on Experts: How to Prepare, Defend, and Attack Experts in Complex Cases
2015
AIEG Annual Convention
Walden v. Chrysler and the $150 Million Verdict
2014
Jury Selection in Personal Injury Litigation
Tort Reform & Strikes for Cause
2014
Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court
Spoliation & Surveillance Videos
2014
Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court
What I Learned from Juries: The Real World Comes First
2014
GTLA Annual Convention
New Lawyers Division Track (Chair)
2014
Expertise in Personal Injury
Wrongful Death Cases
2014
Easter on North Highland
The Joy is in the Devotion
2013
Seminar
Finding and Using Hot Docs
2013
GTLA Annual Seminar
Do You Sell Drugs? and Other Important Voir Dire Questions
2013
First Baptist Church
Giving Well
2012
Seminar
Finding and Using Whistleblowers
Publications
2016
Atlanta Bar Association Litigation Newsletter
Trial Preparation: The Grind is Worth It
2014
The Verdict, Journal of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
The Fiery and Predictable Consequences of Rear-Mounted Fuel Tanks
2013
65 Mercer L. Rev. 277
Trial Practice and Procedure
2012
64 Mercer L. Rev. 305
Trial Practice and Procedure
2012
The Verdict, Journal of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Tire Tips: 10 Ways to Avoid Blowing Your Tire Case
2012
The Verdict, Journal of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Death Cases: What Duties are Owed and To Whom
2011
63 Mercer L. Rev. 359
Trial Practice and Procedure
2007
Georgia Law Review
Unearthly Microbes and the Laws Designed to Resist Them
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does going to the chiropractor interfere with my settlement?
29 Sep 2015
Q&A
Injured on Kohls prpty outsde store on way in, tore foot/ankle lig and waiting on result of hip rad. Wtg on liability admission
01 Jan 2014
Q&A
Can I apply the "Make Whole Doctrine" to a health insurance company for reimbursement of their lien?
15 Oct 2013