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Overview
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John B Butler III P.A. is a boutique law firm specializing exclusively in the representation of creditors, trustees, examiners and defendants in business and consumer bankruptcy matters. John Butler is a former law clerk to a bankruptcy judge in South Carolina, a former trustee, a former Adjunct Professor of Bankruptcy at the University of South Carolina School of Law, and a nationally published bankruptcy author.
John Butler has also been certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a bankruptcy specialist. Since 1981 John Butler has been exclusively involved in all aspects of bankruptcy.
John Butler has also been certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a bankruptcy specialist. Since 1981 John Butler has been exclusively involved in all aspects of bankruptcy.
Rankings
John B. Butler III P.A. is metro ranked in 2 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Columbia-SC
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
About Our Clients
We have represented banks, credit unions, individuals, corporations, and Fortune 500 companies in bankruptcy court.
We have also served as local counsel for out of state attorneys representing many parties such as trustees, examiners, and creditors in cases such as Heritage Village Church(PTL Club), Carolina Investors, HomeGold, Pulliam Ford, Joe Gibson Automotive, BI-LO, Cliffs Communities, and Georgetown Steel.
We have also served as local counsel for out of state attorneys representing many parties such as trustees, examiners, and creditors in cases such as Heritage Village Church(PTL Club), Carolina Investors, HomeGold, Pulliam Ford, Joe Gibson Automotive, BI-LO, Cliffs Communities, and Georgetown Steel.
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Columbia-SC
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
John B. Butler III P.A. has 1 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
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Main Location
Columbia,
SC
1217 Anthony Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
United States
803-256-9661
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