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About Jerald
Biography
I am a Texas Aggie, Baylor Trial Lawyer, Army Veteran and Baylor Dad.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
33 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 33 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co. Trial Division
105 Decker Court, Suite 150, Irving, TX, 75062
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Jerald L. Butler's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jerry at a prior firm for many years and his work is outstanding in every respect. He has been very successful in the field of insurance defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jerry and practiced with him in two different firms since 1986. He is experienced and knowledgable in insurance defense matters of all types."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry is smart, hard-working, ethical and effective."
"Jerry is a very skilled, diligent and ethical lawyer who will provide excellent representation in any litigation matter without churning the file or overcharging the client. I endorse him enthusiastically."
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Experience
Honors
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AV® PreeminentTM (5.0) Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Order of Barristers, Baylor Law School
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Distinguished Military Graduate, Texas A&M University
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Fulbright & Jaworski Advocacy Award, Baylor Law School
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1st Place-Strasburger & Price Moot Court Competition, Baylor Law School
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Member, Helms & Greene, LLC
2009 - 2013
Partner, Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP
1996 - 2009
Shareholder, Winstead, PC
1993 - 1996
Associate, Fowler, Wiles, Norton & Keith LLP
1992 - 1993
Associate, Thornton, Payne, Watson & Kling
1988 - 1996
Captain, Combat Engineer, U. S. Army Reserves
1983 - 1986
Enlisted, 24th Infantry Division (now 3d Infantry Division), U S Army
Associations
1996 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practices Section
1993 - Present
Dallas Bar Association
1992 - Present
State Bar of Texas
1992 - Present
American Bar Association
Dallas A&M Club
Sample of Legal Cases
Colombrito v. Medicus Insurance Company
Judge entered judgment in favor of Defendant
Penaloza v. Philadelphia American Life Insurance Company
Won summary judgment and appeal (unpublished)
Grunewald v. Technibilit Corporation
Won the appeal
Education
1992
Baylor University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1989
Texas A&M University
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2004
Professional Development Program
Motions for Summary Judgment
N/A
Negotiating Commercial Leases
Insurance and Commercial Leases: Common Errors to Avoid
Publications
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CLE International publication
Insurance and Commercial Leases: Common Errors to Avoid
Languages
English