also known as J. Eric Butler
Practice Areas:
Tax Controversy (Audits and Collection Matters)
Tax Controversy (Criminal Tax)
Tax Litigation (state and federal courts)
Probate and Estate Planning
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University (2000)
Doctor of Jurisprudence, The University of Memphis School of Law (2004).
Master of Laws in Taxation, The University of Florida School of Law (2007).
Professional Achievements:
MidSouth Super Lawyers – Rising Stars (2012 - 2016) in the fields of taxation, white collar criminal defense, and estate planning/probate.
“Top Attorney” in the areas of Tax and Income Tax Resolution, as reported by CityView Magazine©.
Three-year appointment (2013 through 2015) to the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (), assigned to represent citizens of the State of Tennessee on the Tax Forms & Publications Project Committee.
Training:
Mr. Butler has attended numerous courses throughout the United States to keep up to date on the latest tax enforcement initiatives and priorities:
ALI / ABA How to Handle a Tax Controversy at the IRS and In Court (June 2010)
IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, Atlanta, Georgia (June 2011)
ABA International Tax Enforcement Conference, New York, New York (November 2012)
U.S. Sentencing Commission, Annual National Seminar On The Federal Sentencing Guidelines, New Orleans, Louisiana (June 2012)
ABA 30th Annual National Institute on Criminal Tax Fraud and the Third Annual National Institute on Tax Controversy, Las Vegas, Nevada (December 2013)
New York University School of Continuing & Professional Studies, 6th Annual Tax Controversy Forum, New York, New York (June 2014 - 2017)
Memberships:
Mr. Butler has been admitted to practice before all courts in the State of Tennessee, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Tennessee, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Knoxville Bar Association
Nashville Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
American Bar Association (Tax Section)
Knoxville Estate Planning Council
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Vice Chair, Tax Forms and Publications Committee)
Recent Presentations:
Mr. Butler is a frequent speaker to various businesses and organizations on estate planning and tax controversy matters:
University of Tennessee, Singleton B. Wolfe Memorial Tax Conference, Asserting Privilege When Representing Taxpayers – Distinct Roles of Attorney & Accountant (2012)
Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Appalachian Chapter, Tax Controversy and Procedure Updates (August 2012)
Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Appalachian Chapter, Introduction to the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (August 2013)
Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Appalachian Chapter, The Eggshell Audit: Handling an IRS Audit with Fraud Potential (August 2014)
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620 Market Street, 5th Floor, P.O. Box 2425, Knoxville, TN, 37901
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Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2013 | Tax
Professional Excellence
I fully agree with the previous review on all counts, I could not have said it better. Mr. Butler's expertise and experience, along with the respect and trust he has earned with tax authorities, provide the very best representation. You will be pleased as well as relieved and reassured by the pro...
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2013 | Business
Highest Recommendation
I have been a medical professional for 30 years. During those years I have been involved with many attorneys both professionally and personally for many different situations. My experiences with attorneys have consistently been unpleasant. Most of the attorneys I have encountered have also been un...
Posted by Ruby | April 26, 2013 | Trusts
Excellent attorney. Excellent value.
Eric Butler provided excellent service in preparing a revocable living trust for me. His rates were reasonable. His turnaround time was responsive to my needs. I appreciate Eric for assisting me with this important project.
Posted by Dean | April 26, 2013 | Tax
An absolute pit bull for his clients!
I went to this law firm through a recommendation from my CPA. I was definitely in need of tax help. Not only were they helpful but also extremely professional from Mr. Butler on down. Responsive in deed. I would not have been able to handle phone calls not being returned and having to wait on respon...
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2014
Top Attorney, CityView Magazine
2014
Rising Stars, MidSouth Super Lawyers
2013
Top Attorney, CityView Magazine
2013
Rising Star, MidSouth Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, MidSouth Super Lawyers
2012
Top Attorney, CityView Magazine
2010
Top Attorney, CityView Magazine
2016 - Present
Shareholder, Lewis, Thomason, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C.
2013 - 2015
Member, Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter, PLLC
2007 - 2012
Associate, Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter, PLLC
2004 - 2006
Judicial Law Clerk, Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section
2017 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Knoxville Estate Planning CouncilMember
2007 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionMember
2007 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Rotary InternationalMember
2013 - 2015
National Taxpayer Advocacy PanelPanelist - Tennessee
2007
LL.M. Taxation
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
2012
Tax Procedure Updates
2011
IRS Examination and Enforcement
2011
The Federal Tax Lien
2010
Estate Planning in 2010 and Beyond
2003
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