Ashley Patton Butler

I just finished consulting with Ashley Butler regarding a divorce case and was going to retain her (after quite an exhaustive search...), but we discovered a conflict of interest with the ex consulting with her first! Regretfully, my search had to end there....SO. disappointed, but if you are looking... for a top notch attorney who listens and advises well, look no further! She was just what I was looking for, and I performed some extensive due diligence. She came highly recommended to me. Wish I could hire her...:(

I have nothing but great things to say about Ashley. Since the beginning of my difficult divorce and child custody case Ashley was upfront regarding cost and time frame my case would take. Ashley and her staff have been amazing though out the whole process. They are quick to respond emails, calls and... texts. I had some difficult situations where I needed to get a hold of Ashley in the evening and she was available for counsel. Ashley has been very professional and really fights for you in court. It's been a bit over a year since I hired Ashley and my case seems to finally come to an end soon. Thank you Ashley and your staff for everything you have done for my case!! If you are looking for an excellent lawyer that fights for you I highly recommend Ashley Butler, she really is amazing!!

Since departing the military almost three years ago, I’ve been involved in a heavy battle with a vindictive ex-spouse using “malicious mother” tactics. My ex-spouse’s extreme behavior has caused the divorce process to be very stressful and emotional. That’s why I am so grateful for having Ashley rep...resent me as my attorney. Her vast knowledge and outstanding professionalism helped ease the tension throughout the divorce and has allowed me to still be a part of my child’s life despite the puerile tactics used by my ex. I highly recommend anyone, especially service members, to select Ashley Butler as their attorney. You will not be disappointed.

On Friday, September 19, 2014, there was a hearing for my divorce case. Ms. Butler went to court to represent me and told me I did not need to be there. The next day I received a text message from my ex-wife stating “Did your attorney not tell you about today’s court order?” Since I had not heard a...nything from my lawyer, I ignored these messages from my ex-wife while attempting to get clarification from Ms. Butler. Ms. Butler did not respond to calls, texts, or e-mails and I continued to receive messages from my ex-wife telling me I was ordered to give her money. Ms. Butler's paralegal, Rose Emory, did not have any information for me and Ms. Butler did not respond to my requests for information until the following Monday, September 22nd, and only said "You owe [ex-wife] $500" no advice or instruction, or any details about court. It took several more messages over the course of another day (25+ hours) before Ms. Butler actually called me to pass on all the information of my court date, and I was billed separately for each message sent to Ms. Butler as I tried to find out the status of my case. At that point I was in violation of a court order for over 4 days before Ms. Butler returned my calls. This was a trend in that it took 3-4 e-mails, calls, and text messages to Ms. Butler or Ms. Emory before only getting part of a question answered; therefore I needed to send more e-mails and messages for clarification. However, I was constantly being billed for calling, texting, and e-mailing Ms. Butler even when she was not answering and leaving me to continue trying to follow up to understand what was going on in my case. Due to this, my retainer was “used up” quickly and when I pointed out to Ms. Emory that had my calls been returned and questions answered I wouldn't have sent (and therefore got billed for) most of those e-mails, she nearly hung up on me and referred me to Ms. Butler. Ms. Butler simply said she would no longer represent me if I did not pay more money and that she does not handle billing. I then spoke with the firm manager, who told me they would work out a financial compromise with me in light of Ms. Butler's behavior and the lack of agreed-upon services. Kathleen then stopped returning my calls and messages with no financial agreement being made.

Ashley Butler is who you need if you want a fierce advocate that cowers to no one. As a retired Army officer, I got myself into an ugly situation with a very uncooperative woman. Ashley literally saved me from stalking, false accusations, just about every bad behavior and my spouses lawyer dragging s...imple things out and making things difficult. Her paralegal Pam is awesome. Always responsive. Solving problems and dealing with the outlandish behavior of my spouse. They negotiated a perfect settlement agreement, got it through the courts despite the feet dragging of my spouses attorney. I don't know how I would have fixed this aweful mistake marrying a person that had devious behavior and getting an annulment leaving me whole, without loss of my property, belongings and dignity. It was a very difficult situation but Ashley is known to other lawyers as a fierce opponent and her reputation and previous successes will help you get through your difficult legal issues. You are making a mistake not hiring Ashley Butler and her team. Her fees are reasonable, her knowledge and respect she gets in court are second to none. Pick someone that other lawyers fear going up against. She will battle for your rights and get you what the law says you deserve. I am fortunate to have had her represent me.