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BP LLP sets records, including the largest collected judgment in the U.S. We have won 60+ verdicts and settlements over $10 Million and 200+ verdicts and settlements over $1 Million.

We have won 60+ verdicts and settlements over $10 Million and 200+ verdicts and settlements over $1 Million.

Georgia Trial Attorneys

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Nationwide Accomplishments

The only plaintiff's law firm in Georgia that has litigated in 33 states and in most of Georgia's 159 counties, from Massachusetts to California, Montana to Florida.

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Our Record is our Reputation

We have set records and broken our own records. More verdicts over $10 million than any firm in Georgia.

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A History of Success

We believe in preparing every case for trial before a jury, as experience has shown this is the best way to maximize recovery.

Helping Clients Nationwide Pursue Full and Fair Compensation

Before you hire a law firm, you should ask what that firm has accomplished in cases like yours in the past. Only then will you know whether the lawyers at the firm are prepared to achieve the best result in your case. At Butler Prather LLP, our results set us apart. Our reputation for successfully handling complex cases helps drive our great results. We are dedicated to getting our clients the best possible result, whether by verdict or settlement.

Top-Notch Attorneys Dedicated to Representing Real People

At Butler Prather LLP, we do not take cases just so we can talk our clients into accepting whatever crumbs insurance companies and other defendants throw at them. Our opponents in the courtroom know that fact as well, and they know that a case involving Butler Prather LLP won’t be settled for pennies on the dollar. Our Atlanta lawyers are at home in the courtroom in Georgia and fully equipped to take cases to trial to protect your legal rights.

If it is a civil case, we can handle it – no matter what kind of case. We’ve handled them all very successfully – everything from business torts, whistleblower and class action cases to Atlanta car accidents, premises liability, trucking accident, auto & tire defect, nursing home, wrongful death, and environmental contamination cases.

Our firm is worlds apart from lawyers who handle hundreds of cases and settle them for pennies on the dollar. Our Atlanta personal injury attorneys dedicate whatever resources are necessary to fully investigate each case and prepare it for trial. Defense attorneys know we are fully prepared to take cases to trial and follow through on appeal, when necessary.

Why Choose Butler Prather LLP as Your Firm?

Butler Prather LLP is the firm to retain for the best odds of securing maximum compensation to help you cover medical bills, property damage, and other expenses. Our case results speak for themselves. No law firm in Georgia or throughout the Southeast United States can match our incredible 30-year record of success. In the fight for justice and compensation, our lawyers are in your corner. Choose our firm to represent your case for the following reasons:

Years of Experience

Educated lawyers are important, but nothing replaces experience. Real, hands-on experience helping clients, going to trial, and getting verdicts is a must if you want the best possible results. Our attorneys have decades of combined legal experience. One of the founding partners, James E. Butler, Jr. has litigated cases in 30 states, setting records for the largest verdict in several of them. We have the years of practice you need for total confidence in our skills and methods.

A Record of Success

We understand your need to find a firm that can get you the result you want, especially if you’re suffering a lifelong injury with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills. Butler Prather LLP goes the extra mile to ensure its clients obtain top results. Our Atlanta lawyers have secured millions of dollars for injured accident victims. The firm has also won awards, honors, and national recognition for its outstanding success.

“Pay Nothing Until We Win!”

We take pride in this slogan, which shows what our clients truly mean to us. We know hiring a lawyer isn’t in everyone’s budget. We’re changing that. When you retain our firm, you don’t pay a cent unless we win you a financial award. If we do win, we automatically deduct our attorney’s fees out of the settlement or judgment we secure for you, based on a pre-agreed upon commission percentage.

When hiring Butler Prather LLP, you’ve done more than invest in an attorney. It shows you’ve done your research, compared a few different attorneys in Atlanta, GA, and concluded we’re the best choice. Retaining our firm can relieve the burden of legal matters from your shoulders after a serious injury. We’ll take care of everything on your behalf, from conversations with insurance claims adjusters to negotiating a better injury settlement.

Get to Know Our Legal Professionals

Retaining Butler Prather LLP means signing on for a firm of lawyers, paralegals, and assistants who are dedicated to your case. You’ll speak to a lead attorney right from the start. Our firm’s partner attorneys all have impressive track records and reputations of excellence in the community. Get to know our lawyers to see the leaders you’ll be working with. Here are a few facts about three of our partners:

James (Jim) E. Butler, Jr.

Jim set the record for the largest verdict in Georgia in four different practice areas: medical malpractice, product liability, truck accident, and business tort. Jim was lead counsel on the largest collected judgment in U.S. history: $454 million in a business tort case. Read his bio for more information.

Our lawyers have set the bar for the number and size of verdicts the courts have awarded our clients and the amount they have collected. We’ve built a consistent string of successes by putting the client first. We fight for our clients as if they were our family members, not stopping until we win.

We Are Prepared to Do What It Takes to Win Full Justice!

Since 1988, our attorneys at the Georgia law firm of Butler Prather LLP have been dedicated to helping injured people, grieving families, and other individuals and businesses obtain full justice through our aggressive, sophisticated approach to litigation.

Our results speak for themselves. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in more than 30 states across the country. We have set records and broken our own records, like with our cases with auto defects. If you are looking for lawyers with a reputation for getting results, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Where are the Deadliest Roadways in Georgia? – Our New Study Has Been Published!

We recently published a new study about the deadliest highways and roads in Georgia with the highest concentrations of vehicle fatality, car accident, and auto accident. You can find the study here.

We have also been featured on the local news regarding this study.

Schedule a Free Consultation!

You should not have to settle for less than full justice and compensation for your injuries or financial losses. To discuss your case with one of our highly experienced attorneys, call our Atlanta office at (404) 321-1700, our Savannah office at (706) 322-1990, and our toll free line at (800) 242-2962.

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Why Choose Butler Prather LLP as Your Firm?

Butler Prather LLP is the firm to retain for the best odds of securing maximum compensation to help you cover medical bills, property damage, and other expenses. Our case results speak for themselves. No law firm in Georgia or throughout the Southeast United States can match our incredible 30-year record of success. In the fight for justice and compensation, our lawyers are in your corner. Choose our firm to represent your case for the following reasons:

Years of Experience

Educated lawyers are important, but nothing replaces experience. Real, hands-on experience helping clients, going to trial, and getting verdicts is a must if you want the best possible results. Our attorneys have decades of combined legal experience. One of the founding partners, James E. Butler, Jr. has litigated cases in 30 states, setting records for the largest verdict in several of them. We have the years of practice you need for total confidence in our skills and methods.

A Record of Success

We understand your need to find a firm that can get you the result you want, especially if you’re suffering a lifelong injury with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills. Butler Prather LLP goes the extra mile to ensure its clients obtain top results. Our Atlanta lawyers have secured millions of dollars for injured accident victims. The firm has also won awards, honors, and national recognition for its outstanding success.

“Pay Nothing Until We Win!”

We take pride in this slogan, which shows what our clients truly mean to us. We know hiring a lawyer isn’t in everyone’s budget. We’re changing that. When you retain our firm, you don’t pay a cent unless we win you a financial award. If we do win, we automatically deduct our attorney’s fees out of the settlement or judgment we secure for you, based on a pre-agreed upon commission percentage.

When hiring Butler Prather LLP, you’ve done more than invest in an attorney. It shows you’ve done your research, compared a few different attorneys in Atlanta, GA, and concluded we’re the best choice. Retaining our firm can relieve the burden of legal matters from your shoulders after a serious injury. We’ll take care of everything on your behalf, from conversations with insurance claims adjusters to negotiating a better injury settlement.

Get to Know Our Legal Professionals

Retaining Butler Prather LLP means signing on for a firm of lawyers, paralegals, and assistants who are dedicated to your case. You’ll speak to a lead attorney right from the start. Our firm’s partner attorneys all have impressive track records and reputations of excellence in the community. Get to know our lawyers to see the leaders you’ll be working with. Here are a few facts about three of our partners:

James (Jim) E. Butler, Jr.

Jim set the record for the largest verdict in Georgia in four different practice areas: medical malpractice, product liability, truck accident, and business tort. Jim was lead counsel on the largest collected judgment in U.S. history: $454 million in a business tort case. Read his bio for more information.

Our lawyers have set the bar for the number and size of verdicts the courts have awarded our clients and the amount they have collected. We’ve built a consistent string of successes by putting the client first. We fight for our clients as if they were our family members, not stopping until we win.

We Are Prepared to Do What It Takes to Win Full Justice!

Since 1988, our attorneys at the Georgia law firm of Butler Prather LLP have been dedicated to helping injured people, grieving families, and other individuals and businesses obtain full justice through our aggressive, sophisticated approach to litigation.

Our results speak for themselves. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in more than 30 states across the country. We have set records and broken our own records, like with our cases with auto defects. If you are looking for lawyers with a reputation for getting results, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Where are the Deadliest Roadways in Georgia? – Our New Study Has Been Published!

We recently published a new study about the deadliest highways and roads in Georgia with the highest concentrations of vehicle fatality, car accident, and auto accident. You can find the study here.

We have also been featured on the local news regarding this study.

Schedule a Free Consultation!

You should not have to settle for less than full justice and compensation for your injuries or financial losses. To discuss your case with one of our highly experienced attorneys, call our Atlanta office at (404) 321-1700, our Savannah office at (706) 322-1990, and our toll free line at (800) 242-2962.

JUDGMENT VERDICT

$454,296,000

Full-Business Torts/Breach of Fiduciary Duty/Fraud

Six Flags Over Georgia, LLC, Six Flags Fund, LTD, (L.P.), and George DeRoy, as Trustee of the Six Flags Claim Trust v. Time Warner Entertainment Co., L.P., Six Flags Entertainment Corp., Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. and Six Flags Over Georgia, Inc., Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia

$280,000,000

Wrongful Death / Tractor-Trailer

Larry Madere, as Surviving Spouse of Judy Ann Gaudet Madere, Deceased and Anjanette Madere Thomas, as Administratrix for the Succession of Judy Ann Gaudet Madere, Deceased v. Schnitzer Southeast, LLC, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. and Kenneth E. Cathey.

$150,000,000

Auto Products Liability

Alex C. Hardy v. General Motors Corp. and Capitol Chevrolet, Inc. and Thelma R. Hardy and General Motors Corp., Circuit Court for Lowndes County, Alabama

$108,000,000

Fraud/Qui Tam/Whistleblower

United States of America ex rel. Victor Bibby and Brian Donnelly v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., et al. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division.

Wells Fargo Bank settled claims under the False Claims Act brought by two whistleblowers for recovery of money on behalf of the U.S. Government. Wells Fargo agreed to pay $108 million to settle claims that the bank cheated military veterans and taxpayers out of millions of dollars by hiding illegal fees in veterans’ home mortgage refinancing transactions and then sought to collect on void government loan guaranties. The case involved veterans’ Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (“IRRRLs”) that spanned a more than twenty year period and included IRRRLs from all fifty states and the District of Columbia. Wells Fargo settled the claims prior to trial, which was scheduled to start in August, 2017.

$105,500,000

Auto Products Liability

Jeremy Flax and Rachel Sparkman, as the Natural Parents of Joshua Flax, deceased; and Rachel Sparkman, Individually v. DaimlerChrysler Corporation, and Louis A. Stockell, Jr., In the First Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee

CASE RESULTS

$454,296,000

Full-Business Torts

$280,000,000

Wrongful Death / Tractor-Trailer

$150,000,000

Auto Products Liability

$108,000,000

Fraud/Qui Tam

$105,500,000

Auto Products Liability

CASE RESULTS

OUR CLIENTS TESTIMONIALS

“They went above and beyond to help me. Whenever I needed questions, whenever I had to come to the office, they were always there for me. It's just a nice law firm that really care about their clients.”

C. Willis

“They take everything to heart. They really do work very well with you, and whatever your decisions are, they stand by them. They're just a great firm and I would recommend them to anybody.”

Bert J.

“They did a wonderful job handling my case & I would highly recommend them to others. I was treated with compassion and respect and was extremely pleased with everyone I worked with at the firm.”

Sarah S.

Exceptional Trial Attorneys. Unparalleled Results.

How Do I Find the Best Attorney Near Me?

The “best” injury attorney isn’t just about the one who will win your case. It’s about finding an advocate who truly believes in your cause. You will be working closely with your attorney for the next few weeks, months, or even years. You need to find legal representation you feel good about hiring. You can utilize interviews during your complimentary consultation to find out if an attorney is the right fit. The best lawyer for you will have the following qualifications:

Experience in Your Practice Area

You absolutely must partner with a lawyer who has real, hands-on experience with the subject matter at hand. This means if you suffered injuries at a construction site, find a lawyer who covers this practice area. Real experience in and out of the courtroom can make all the difference on your case. You can see a comprehensive list of the practice areas that we handle.

Track Record of Successful Cases

It doesn’t hurt for a lawyer to have an established history of positive case outcomes and impressive results. This shows you that the lawyer has what it takes to win cases for his or her clients. Find a lawyer who isn’t afraid to take a case to trial if that’s what it takes for maximum compensation.

Dedication to Clients

Last and arguably most important, find an attorney who truly cares about the clients. Read client testimonials and firm reviews to see what past clients have to say about the lawyer. Search for a commitment to excellence, strong relationships with clients, and a lawyer with a passion for justice.

The Right Match

Above all, go with your gut. It’s important to make sure that you are on the same page with your attorney about your case, in order to avoid any possible miscommunication. Before signing on to work with an attorney, meet with him or her in person. Discuss the details of your case and see how the lawyer makes you feel. The best attorney for you will help you feel heard, comforted, safe, and optimistic about the future.

How Long Will it Take to Get a Settlement?

You might know that a settlement is faster than taking a case to trial, but do you know how long it will take to settle? The answer depends on your specific goals for the case, as well as how soon an insurance company accepts your accident claim. If an insurance company accepts your claim right away and offers a settlement that’s satisfactory to you, you could settle your case within just a few weeks. A fast settlement, however, might not be in your best interests.

There are a few different reasons that taking your time might be a better choice. For one, you might not have reached your point of maximum medical improvement (MMI) yet. If you can afford to wait, it is always wise to do so if you’re still in recovery. Otherwise, you might settle for an amount that does not reflect the full extent of your injuries. Saying no to the first settlement offer is also a good idea if your goal is to receive as much as possible, not to settle ASAP. If maximum compensation is your end goal, keep negotiating.

How Do I Deal with the Negligent Party’s Insurance Company?

When dealing with the at-fault party’s insurance company, know that the agents and adjusters you speak with are not on your side. They work for the company, not for you. Their goal is to convince you to settle for as little as possible. The best way you can deal with this is to keep your answers short until you’ve spoken to an attorney. Do not let the insurance company intimidate you into agreeing to a “final offer” or recording a statement. Instead, politely decline and contact the Atlanta trial attorneys at Butler Prather LLP. We’ll help you with what to say and what not to say from there. Our goal is to protect your legal rights.

Call us about your case today at (404) 321-1700 for a free consultation.

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

With six verdicts well over $100 million, we are dedicated to getting our clients the best possible results, whether by verdict or settlement.

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MY FREE
CONSULTATION

Dedication to Clients

Last and arguably most important, find an attorney who truly cares about the clients. Read client testimonials and firm reviews to see what past clients have to say about the lawyer. Search for a commitment to excellence, strong relationships with clients, and a lawyer with a passion for justice.

The Right Match

Above all, go with your gut. It’s important to make sure that you are on the same page with your attorney about your case, in order to avoid any possible miscommunication. Before signing on to work with an attorney, meet with him or her in person. Discuss the details of your case and see how the lawyer makes you feel. The best attorney for you will help you feel heard, comforted, safe, and optimistic about the future.

How Long Will it Take to Get a Settlement?

You might know that a settlement is faster than taking a case to trial, but do you know how long it will take to settle? The answer depends on your specific goals for the case, as well as how soon an insurance company accepts your accident claim. If an insurance company accepts your claim right away and offers a settlement that’s satisfactory to you, you could settle your case within just a few weeks. A fast settlement, however, might not be in your best interests.

There are a few different reasons that taking your time might be a better choice. For one, you might not have reached your point of maximum medical improvement (MMI) yet. If you can afford to wait, it is always wise to do so if you’re still in recovery. Otherwise, you might settle for an amount that does not reflect the full extent of your injuries. Saying no to the first settlement offer is also a good idea if your goal is to receive as much as possible, not to settle ASAP. If maximum compensation is your end goal, keep negotiating.

How Do I Deal with the Negligent Party’s Insurance Company?

When dealing with the at-fault party’s insurance company, know that the agents and adjusters you speak with are not on your side. They work for the company, not for you. Their goal is to convince you to settle for as little as possible. The best way you can deal with this is to keep your answers short until you’ve spoken to an attorney. Do not let the insurance company intimidate you into agreeing to a “final offer” or recording a statement. Instead, politely decline and contact the Atlanta trial attorneys at Butler Prather LLP. We’ll help you with what to say and what not to say from there. Our goal is to protect your legal rights.

Call us about your case today at (404) 321-1700 for a free consultation.

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