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★★★★★
Rated 4.7 out of 5
Firm: William. M. Butler Jr, Trial Lawyer
500 W. Jefferson St. , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Internet , Federal Crime, Federal Crime, Federal Crime
I first became interested in becoming a lawyer after reading books about noted trial lawyers such as Gerry Spence, Race Horse Haynes and Melvin Belli. I was inspired by their stories to go to law school even though I had already graduated from college and owned a successful business. I sold my business, was admitted to law school and dedicated myself to learning everything I could about being a courtroom lawyer.. I learned that trying a case well is a skill that can’t be learned just from books. It takes a lot of experience in a courtroom to really develop the ability.. I have now been a trial lawyer for over 27 years. My first jury trial took place in 1987-an acquittal on a DUI case. Since that time, I have tried many cases in both State and Federal Courts ranging from murder and drug trafficking down to accusations of stealing a pack of gum from Krogers. Most cases settle without the need for a trial but I believe my clients receive more favorable offers of settlement because Prosecutors know that if an offer is not fair, I will not hesitate to go to trial and that I have the skills and experience to obtain a favorable outcome.
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★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Montague Law PLLC
110 W Vine St , Lexington , Kentucky 40507
Practice Areas: Business , Computers and Software, Contracts, Copyrights, Intellectual Property , Internet , Patents, Telecommunications , Trademarks, Contracts & Agreements
Will Montague represents businesses and individuals in a variety of industries regarding a wide range of intellectual property, business, and technology law matters. He is a former equity partner at two of the region’s largest law firms with twenty-five years of experience. At the end of 2010 Will opened his own solo law practice in a local tech hotspot. He now works in a vibrant entrepreneurial space surrounded by web designers, software engineers, video game creators, and other extraordinarily creative individuals. Will is rated AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings (the highest possible rating for a lawyer regarding legal ability and ethical standards), is a fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, and is listed by Super Lawyers® in the area of intellectual property.