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Events, Webinars | Flood vs. Wind Claims Following Hurricane Ian Webinar
February 23, 2023 | By Matthew Lavisky
Partner Matthew Lavisky and co-presenters Ryan Jones (Traub Lieberman) and Paul McCullough (S.E.A. Ltd.) will be presenting for the FDLA…
Events | Property Case Law Update 2023
January 26, 2023 | By K. Clark Schirle, Richard Gable Jr., Jamie Combee Novaes
Join Partner Clark Schirle, Rich Gable and Jamie Combee Novaes as they present for the Loss Executives Association (LEA) 2023…
Events | Intricacies of Commercial Policies and Claims
January 24, 2023 | By William Collum
Join Partner William Collum and co-presenters Donna DeVaney Stockham (Stockham Law Group), Chris Glenn (Beazley USA), Rick Tutwiler (Tutwiler &…
Events | Managing the Complexities of Large Excess and Surplus Losses
January 24, 2023 | By William (Bill) Lewis
Join Partner William Lewis and co-presenters Jonathan Camarro (RSUI), Evelyn M. Merchant (Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC), Alan Palma (Palma…
Events | How to Calculate Depreciation – Replacement Cash Value vs. Actual Cash Value claims
January 24, 2023 | By Thomas Keller
Join Partner Thomas Keller as he presents for the WIND 2023 Conference. This presentation will take place in Caribe Royale,…
Events | Civility, Professionalism and Social Media: A User’s Guide for Adjusters and Attorneys
January 24, 2023 | By John Garaffa
Join Partner John Garaffa and co-presenters Michael Ciocchetti (Michael Ciocchetti, PLLC), Charles Baker (Peninsula Insurance Bureau, Inc.), and Karen Schiffmiller…
News | Butler Presents the IMPACT Award of 2023
January 18, 2023 | By Barry Burkett
Butler’s Media Committee recently selected the recipient of the 2022 IMPACT Award. The word “IMPACT” stands for Insightful Marketing Promoting Attorney-Client Trust. Butler has a…
News | Proudly Presenting the Paul B. Butler Service Award
January 17, 2023
The firm is pleased to announce that Sarah Williams and Leshia Daniels are co-winners of this year’s Paul B. Butler…
News, Webinars | Major Florida Property Insurance Reform
December 21, 2022 | By Thomas Keller, Matthew Lavisky
Partners, Thomas Keller and Matthew Lavisky will address the major changes contained in Senate Bill 2A. The focus will be…
News | We Welcome John Goodwin to the Dallas Office
December 19, 2022 | By John Goodwin
We welcome Of Counsel John Goodwin to our Dallas office. To learn more, click his bio above.
Events | Holiday Hazards – NEFCO Seminar
December 15, 2022 | By Aaron Jacobs
The Holiday Season is here, but what if the celebrations don’t always bring cheer? On December 15, 2022, Partner, Aaron…
News | Butler Presents the STEP Award to Leshia Daniels
December 14, 2022
Butler is pleased to announce that Leshia Daniels is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…
Community News, News | Butler Delivers Food to Kids in Need
December 13, 2022
At Butler, one core tenet is service. We take pride in helping our local communities. Our Tallahassee office recently participated in a…
Events | Hot Topics in Bad Faith: Consent Judgments, Problem States, Time Limited Demands and More
December 9, 2022 | By Matthew Lavisky
Join Partner Matthew Lavisky and co-presenter Aaron Singer (The Hartford) as they present for the 2022 Insurance Coverage and Practice…
Events | Catastrophic Losses – Insight into the Surfside Condominium Collapse Litigation
December 8, 2022 | By Kathy Maus
Join Partner Kathy Maus and co-presenter Ilana B. Olman (Segal McCambridge) as they present for the 2022 DRI Insurance Coverage…
News | Partner Thomas Keller Speaks at the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit
December 8, 2022 | By Thomas Keller
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit discussed various reforms to consider during their special…
News | Fixing Florida’s Litigation Tsunami
December 6, 2022 | By Thomas Keller
Join Partner Thomas Keller and co-presenters Bob Ritchie (American Integrity Insurance Company), Will Arnold (American Integrity Insurance Company), John Huff…
Events | Stick to Your Guns: How Changes to Design, Materials and Supply/Labor Shortages Can Come Back To Bite You
December 6, 2022 | By Denise Anderson
Join Partner Denise Anderson and co-presenter Wendy D. Testa (Wilson Elser) as they present for the 5th Annual Construction Defect…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the 5th Annual Construction Defect ExecuSummit
December 6, 2022
Butler is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the 5th Annual Construction Defect ExecuSummit. This event will take place…
Events, Webinars | Hurricane Ian Webinar Series Episode 5 – Profiting From A Peril – Business Interruption Valuation During Economic Instability
November 30, 2022 | By J. Pablo Cáceres, Hudson Jones
Our latest webinar series will inform you on issues that may arise during adjustment of Hurricane Ian claims. In the…
News | Butler Presents the STEP Award to Bobbie Blount
November 19, 2022
Butler is pleased to announce that Bobbie Blount is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…
News | Zachary Jett – CSRP Designation
November 14, 2022 | By Zachary Jett
Join us in congratulating Partner Zachary Jett for earning the Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional (CSRP) Designation from the National Association…
Events | Causes of Loss From Cover to Cover (Part II)
November 9, 2022 | By Richard Gable Jr.
Join Partner Richard Gable, Jr. and co-presenter Meredith Murphy (FM Global) as they present for the FDCC 2022 Property Insurance…
Events | Make Sure You Are Covered: Good Faith Claims Handling and Common Issues That are Encountered Handling Property Claims
November 9, 2022 | By Michael Montgomery
Join Partner Michael Montgomery and co-presenters Stephen A. Melendi (Tollefson, Bradley, Mitchell & Melendi) and Venessa Perkins (PURE) as they…
Events | BEAT THE HEAT – COMMON HVAC CHALLENGES
November 8, 2022 | By Zachary Jett
Join Partner Zachary Jett and co-presenter Zachary Ball as they present for the NASP 2022 Annual Conference on November 6,…
Events | CLIMATE CHANGE IS EXPECTED, WEATHER IS WHAT WE GET
November 8, 2022 | By Matthew Peaire
Join Partner Matthew Peaire along with co-presenters Brian Huang and Mike Rimoldi as they present for the NASP 2022 Annual…
Events | Too Little, Too Late: Late Notice Claims + Hurricanes
November 3, 2022 | By Jason Seitz
Join partner Jason Seitz as he presents with Alan Mullenix (PE, Envista Forensics) and Charles Beshara (Executive General Adjuster, Beshara…
Events, Webinars | Hurricane Ian Webinar Series Episode 4 – Flood vs. Wind Claims Following Hurricane Ian
October 31, 2022 | By Matthew Lavisky, David Maldoff
Our latest webinar series will inform you on issues that may arise during adjustment of Hurricane Ian claims. In the…
News | Partner Kathy Maus Elected as Secretary-Treasurer for DRI
October 31, 2022 | By Kathy Maus
Join us in congratulating Tallahassee Partner Kathy Maus for becoming selected as the Secretary-Treasurer for the Defense Research Institute (DRI)….
News | Butler Presents at the Stetson University College of Law
October 27, 2022 | By Scott Katz, Sarah Burke
Managing Partner Scott Katz and Tampa Partner Sarah Burke gave two presentations at the Stetson University College of Law on…
Events | Butler Proudly Sponsors DRI 2022 Annual Meeting
October 26, 2022 | By J. Pablo Cáceres, Kathy Maus, Matthew Lavisky
We are proud to be a sponsor for the Defense Research Institute (DRI) 2022 Annual Meeting. This event takes place…
Events, Webinars | Hurricane Ian Webinar Series Episode 3 – Civil Authority, Ordinance or Law, and Mobile Homes
October 25, 2022 | By Timothy Engelbrecht, William Collum
Our latest webinar series will inform you on issues that may arise during adjustment of Hurricane Ian claims. In the…
Events | Hurricane Ian Webinar Series Episode 2 – Litigating Tile Roof Claims
October 21, 2022 | By Sarah Burke, D. Grayson Kelly
Our latest webinar series will inform you on issues that may arise during adjustment of Hurricane Ian claims. In the…
News | James Shaw, Jr. Awarded Thurgood Marshall Unsung Hero Award
October 21, 2022 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Join us in congratulating Partner James Michael Shaw, Jr. for receiving the Thurgood Marshall Unsung Hero Award at the NAACP…
Community News, News | Butler Partners With Meals on Wheels to Deliver Food to Seniors
October 15, 2022
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Butler’s Tampa office participated in the Meals on Wheels food delivery program. This program delivers…
Events | Stick to Your Guns: How Changes Can Come Back To Bite You
September 22, 2022 | By Denise Anderson
Join Partner Denise Anderson and co-presenters Carolyn Crawford (Nationwide Insurance Company), Sandra Heiden (Arch Insurance Group Inc.), Wendy Testa (Wilson…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the 2022 CLM Construction Conference
September 21, 2022 | By Denise Anderson, Ashley Mattingly, Kimberly Ramey
We are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for the 2022 CLM Construction Conference. This event will take place from…
News, Spotlights | Attorney Spotlights – Paola Solano
September 19, 2022 | By Paola Solano
Paola Solano is a Senior Associate at Butler based in the Miami office and is fluent in both English and…
Community News, News | Butler Participates at the St. Jude 5k Charity Run!
September 17, 2022
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Butler team participated in the annual St. Jude 5k Charity Run in downtown Tampa,…
News, Spotlights | Attorney Spotlights | Pablo Cáceres
September 9, 2022 | By J. Pablo Cáceres
Pablo Cáceres is a Partner at the firm who primarily litigates complex First and Third-Party Coverage matters in state and…
News | Ones to Watch – 2023 Edition
August 19, 2022 | By T. Wiley Hodges, Thais Passerieu, Michael Wolfer, William Collum, Erin Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes, James Walsh
Join us in congratulating our attorneys who were recognized in the 2023 Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch publication! Click…
Events | Mediator/Coverage Counsel Perspectives – Mediating Coverage Issues
August 12, 2022 | By Scott Damon
Partner Scott Damon presented with Gerald Albrecht (Albrecht Mediation) for the FDLA Florida Insurance Network Symposium on August 12, 2022….
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the 2022 FDLA FINS
August 11, 2022
We are proud to be a sponsor for the 2022 FDLA Florida Insurance and Network Symposium. This event will take…
Events | Jamie Combee Novaes At the IADC 48th Annual Trial Academy
August 5, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes
Senior Associate Jamie Combee Novaes attended the IADC 48th Annual Trial Academy from July 30-August 5, 2022. This seven-day, intensive…
News | Michael Montgomery Appointed Vice Chair for the FDCC
August 2, 2022 | By Michael Montgomery
Join us in congratulating Partner Michael Montgomery for being appointed as Vice Chair for the FDCC Property Insurance Committee for…
News | Florida Rising Stars – Jamie Combee Novaes and Christopher Ramey
July 22, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes, Christopher Ramey
Congratulations to Jamie Combee Novaes and Christopher Ramey for being listed as Florida Rising Stars in the Super Lawyers publication…
Events, Webinars | Summary Judgment Standard and Appellate Review Under Florida and Texas Law Podcast
July 22, 2022 | By Carol Rooney
This podcast was originally released as a webinar on June 22, 2022. This Course provided insurance professionals and practitioners with…
News | Kathy Maus – Florida Super Lawyer 2022
July 21, 2022 | By Kathy Maus
Congratulations to Tallahassee Partner Kathy Maus for being named a Florida Super Lawyer for 2022! Click Kathy’s photo to learn…
News | Butler Presents the STEP Award to Zeina Hasbini
July 18, 2022
Butler is pleased to announce that Zeina Hasbini is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Senior Associates!
July 12, 2022 | By Stephen Udagawa, Dericka Burke, Vincent Fernandez, Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh
We are excited to announce our latest Senior Associates: Stephen Udagawa, Dericka Burke, Vincent Fernandez, and Abraham Shakfeh. Click on…
News | Mihaela Cabulea Re-Appointed to Appellate Court Rules Committee
July 1, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea
We are pleased to announce that Mihaela Cabulea has been re-appointed to the Florida Bar’s Appellate Court Rules Committee for…
Community News, News | Butler Awards Laptops for the 2022 CTRL Your Future Contest
June 20, 2022 | By Charles “CJ” Dewrell, Eric Zivitz, Zachary Jett, Richard Gable Jr., Michael Montgomery
For the seventh year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has celebrated the achievements of high school seniors across…
News | Matthew Lavisky Named President-Elect for FDLA
June 18, 2022 | By Matthew Lavisky
Please join us in congratulating Tampa Partner Matthew Lavisky for being named President-Elect for the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA)…
Events | Diversity Jurisdiction: Remove Your Case from State to Federal Court, and Keep It There
June 17, 2022 | By Hudson Jones
Join Partner Hudson Jones and Associate Christian Gonzalez-Rivera as they present for the 2022 FDLA Florida Liability Claims Conference at…
Events | Litigating Tile Roof Claims
June 16, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes, D. Grayson Kelly
Join Senior Associates Jamie Combee Novaes and D. Grayson Kelly along with co-presenter Paul R. Marsenison as they present for…
Events | The Anatomy of a Trial: Jury Selection Process – Trial and Appellate Perspectives
June 16, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Jury selection is a complex process, during which attorneys can aid or hinder their cases. Join Partner Mihaela Cabulea and…
Events | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – A Beginner’s Guide to Allyship in Law, Construction and Insurance
June 16, 2022 | By William Linero Jr.
Join Partner William Linero and co-presenters Roseann Coughlin (Golden State Claims Adjusters), Gwen Gatson-Long (North American Risk Services) and Mikala…
News | Jamie Combee Novaes Named to FDLA Board of Directors
June 16, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes
Please join us in congratulating Senior Associate Jamie Combee Novaes for being named to the FDLA Board of Directors on…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors FDLA
June 15, 2022
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the FDLA 2022 Florida Liability Claims Conference from June 15-17, 2022 at…
Events | A Sherlock Holmesian Approach to Investigations: Methods and Strategies for Modern-Day Investigative Inquiries
June 9, 2022 | By William Collum
Join Partner William Collum as he presents for the 2022 FIFEC Conference on June 9, 2022. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s…
News | Latasha Lordes Scott Representing Butler at the 2022 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference
May 6, 2022 | By Latasha Lordes Scott
Latasha Lordes Scott, a former Law Clerk at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, is representing Butler at the 2022…
Community News, News | Butler Presents the Insurance Law Book Award
April 27, 2022 | By Sarah Burke, Scott Katz
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP proudly sponsored the Insurance Law Book Award for 2021-22 at The Stetson University College of…
News | Butler Sponsors GEBA 39th Annual Scholarship Banquet
April 18, 2022
We are proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the 39th Annual GEBA Scholarship Banquet on April 18, 2022. The…
News | Congratulations to Our Newest Senior Associates!
April 14, 2022 | By James Walsh
We at Butler are proud to announce our newest Senior Associates: Eric Noble from our Charlotte office and James Walsh…
News | Butler Insurance Symposium – 2022 Series
April 12, 2022
Butler is hosting a series of webinars addressing first and third-party coverage, bad faith, expert and other witness testimony, and…
Events | PLRB Claims Conference 2022 – Property Claim Ethics: Adjusting In Good Faith
April 5, 2022 | By Jonathan Barger
Join Partner Jonathan Barger along with co-presenter Nanci L. Smilie, as they present in San Antonio, TX at the PLRB…
Events | PLRB Claims Conference 2022 – Complex Bodily Injury & Wrongful Death Claims
April 5, 2022 | By David Krouk
Join Partner David Krouk as he presents for the 2022 PLRB Claims Conference on April 5-6, 2022 in San Antonio,…
Events | PLRB Claims Conference 2022 – Civil Authority Coverage
April 5, 2022 | By K. Clark Schirle
Join Partner Clark Schirle as he presents for the 2022 PLRB Claims Conference in San Antonio, TX on April 5-6,…
Events | Safari Guide for Panel Counsel
March 24, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes
Join Senior Associate Jamie Combee Novaes as she presents for the Southeastern Women’s Litigators Conference on March 24, 2022 at…
Events | The Latest Developments With Business Interruption Claims
March 23, 2022 | By J. Pablo Cáceres
Join Partner Pablo Cáceres as he presents at the 2022 Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute on March 23, 2022. This…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the Southeast Women’s Litigators Conference
March 23, 2022
Butler is proud to be a Cheetah Sponsor for the 2022 Southeast Women’s Litigators Conference on March 24, 2022. The…
Events | The Latest Developments With Business Interruption Claims
March 21, 2022 | By J. Pablo Cáceres
Join Partner Pablo Cáceres as he presents for the 2022 DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute on March 21-23 in…
Events | Breaking Our Unconscious Bias
March 8, 2022 | By Denise Anderson
Join Partner Denise Anderson and co-presenters Donna Friis (Envista Forensics), and Henrietta Hinojosa (National Claims LLC) for a webinar hosted…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors FACAP 2022 Annual Seminar
March 2, 2022
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the 2022 FACAP Annual Seminar taking place on March 2-4, 2022 in…
eALERTS, News | Home Easy Recalls Geek Heat Personal Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
February 10, 2022
This recall involves the Home Easy Geek Heat DH-QN06 personal heaters. The Geek Heat logo is printed on the top…
eALERTS, News | Hyundai and Kia Warning For Almost 500,000 Cars
February 9, 2022
Hyundai and Kia are warning owners of almost 500,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. to park away from buildings…
Events | Selection, Use and Management of Expert Witnesses
February 8, 2022 | By William Linero Jr.
Partner William Linero and co-presenter Dan Lazaro (Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney) are presenting a webinar for the Claims and Litigation…
Events | Climbing the Emotion/Logic Mountain: Overcoming Barriers Towards Claim Resolution
January 25, 2022 | By William Collum
Join Partner William Collum and co-panelists Craig Maihiot (Florida Family Insurance), Christopher Scarlett (Phoenix Claims Consulting) and Donna Stockham (Stockham…
News | Presenting the Paul B. Butler Service Award
January 12, 2022
The firm is pleased to announce that Whitney Hill is the winner of this year’s Paul B. Butler Service Award….
News | Troy Seibert (6/11/1972 – 1/2/2022)
January 7, 2022
In Loving Memory of Troy Seibert. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.
News | Butler Presents the STEP Award to Patricia Hutson!
December 21, 2021 | By Patricia Hutson
Butler is pleased to announce that Patricia Hutson is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…
Community News, News | The Season of Giving!
December 20, 2021
Christmas is a time of year when loved ones and friends come together to share the good cheer and give…
News | Sponsoring the DRI 2021 Insurance Coverage Seminar
December 9, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the DRI 2021 Insurance Coverage & Practice Symposium Seminar taking place on…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the 2021 ExecuSummit Conference
December 7, 2021 | By Denise Anderson
Butler is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the 5th Annual Construction Defect ExecuSummit Conference. ExecuSummit producers are in…
Community News, News | Green Thumbs! Butler’s Tallahassee Office Helps Community Garden Program
December 3, 2021
Butler’s Tallahassee office is proud to help their local community. On December 4th, Butler staff and attorneys volunteered with Second…
Events, Webinars | Four Keys to Authentic Allyship in Law, Construction & Insurance
December 2, 2021 | By William Linero Jr.
Join Partner William Linero and co-presenters Mariella Conti, Pam Palpallatoc, and Corey Person as they present for the Pete Fowler…
Community News, News | Food for Good! Butler’s Miami Office Helps Local Community Project
November 22, 2021
Butler’s Miami office recently helped their community by teaming up with a local program called “Feeding South Florida.” On November…
Community News, News | Precious Paws! Butler Assists Local Pet Care Program
November 13, 2021
Butler’s Dallas office recently helped their community by teaming up with a local program called the “VNA Meals on Wheels…
News, Publications/ Whitepapers | Insurance Law – SMU Annual Texas Survey Vol. 7
November 10, 2021 | By John Goodwin
John Goodwin published “Insurance Law” for the Southern Methodist University Annual Texas Survey Volume 7 on November 10, 2021. Click…
Events | A Survey of Right to Repair Laws in California, Colorado, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas
November 9, 2021 | By William Linero Jr.
Join Partner William Linero and co-presenter Gregg Rich (Coombe Curry Rich & Jarvis) as they present for the 2021 CLM…
Events | LEADERSHIP DURING A CRISIS: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
November 9, 2021 | By Scott Katz
Join Managing Partner Scott Katz and co-presenters Justin DeBenedectis, Mike Driscoll, Sheila Dye, Kelly Micheletti, Kim Stafford, and Rob Stern…
Community News, News | Butler Collaborates with Hub of Hope
November 9, 2021
Butler’s Philadelphia office is proud to help their local community. On November 6th Butler staff and attorneys gathered together to…
Events | ROOF COLLAPSE – CAUSES, MODERN INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY, AND PRESERVATION OF SUBROGATION OPPORTUNITIES
November 8, 2021 | By Sean Ravenel
Join Partner Sean Ravenel and co-presenter Justin Grammer as they present for the 2021 NASP Annual Conference. This presentation will…
Events | Help Wanted: How to Fill Talent Vacancies in the Post-Pandemic Workforce
November 8, 2021 | By Zachary Jett
Join Partner Zachary Jett as he moderates a panel led by 2021 NASP Co-Chair Sarah Powell and Amy Cooper, CEO…
Events | THE GREAT TEXAS FREEZE CLAIM OF 2021 AND SUBROGATION
November 8, 2021 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Join Partner Hobie Hind and co-presenters Mark Grotefeld, Jason Schulze, and Kevin Smith as they present “The Great Texas Freeze…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors 2021 PLRB Large Loss Conference
October 27, 2021
Butler is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the 2021 PLRB Large Loss Conference. The conference is series of…
Events | International Commercial Excess Liability Programs
October 27, 2021 | By Jonathan Barger
Join Partner Jonathan Barger as he presents for the 2021 PLRB Large Loss Conference on October 27-29, 2021 in Tampa,…
News | Disaster at the Treat Factory!
October 27, 2021 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Join Partner Hobie Hind as he speaks with a panel of experts and insurance representatives on a complex property loss…
Events | Lots of Roofs, Lots of Problems
October 27, 2021 | By Thomas Keller
Join Partner Thomas Keller as he participates in a panel presenting for the 2021 PLRB Large Loss Conference on October…
Events | The Transformed Post COVID World: Responding to New Challenges and Higher Expectations for Corporate Legal Teams
October 5, 2021 | By Kathy Maus, Scott Katz
Join Butler Partner Kathy Maus and Butler’s Managing Partner Scott Katz as they participate in a panel discussion with Carin…
News | Butler’s STEP Award | Tonya Clouchete
September 28, 2021
The firm is pleased to announce that Tonya Clouchete has been selected to receive the STEP Award, recognizing employees who…
Events | Marketing in the New Normal
September 24, 2021 | By Matthew Lavisky
Join Partner Matthew Lavisky and co-presenters Margaret Grisdela (Legal Expert Connections, Inc.) and Frank Ramos (Clarke Silverglate, PA) as they…
Events | Attorneys’ Fees on Appeal
September 21, 2021 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Join Of Counsel Mihaela Cabulea and Partner Tony Russo as they present for the Appellate Practice Section of the Florida…
News | Celebrating Labor Day 2021
September 6, 2021
“A GENERAL HOLIDAY FOR THE LABORING CLASSES…” While the original founder of the holiday is still debated by historians, it…
News | Recognizing the Best Lawyers in America 2022
August 20, 2021 | By Kathy Maus, J. Pablo Cáceres, David Krouk, Matthew Lavisky, William (Bill) Lewis, Matthew Peaire, Carol Rooney, John Weihmuller
Please join us in congratulating our Partners for being recognized on “The Best Lawyers in America” list for 2022. Recognition…
News | Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch 2022
August 20, 2021 | By James Walsh, Michael Wolfer, T. Wiley Hodges, Erin Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes, Thais Passerieu, Samantha Satish
Please join us in congratulating our attorneys for their inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch….
Events | Fire Effects and Fire Patterns: Impacts in a Subrogation Investigation
August 13, 2021 | By Jessica Skarin
Join Partner Jessica Skarin and co-presenters John Bull (North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company), Michael Driscoll (Envista Forensics), and…
Events | Insurance Coverage and COVID-19 Claims
August 13, 2021 | By Thomas Keller
Join Partner Thomas Keller and co-presenter Gabrielle Mercadante (Robinson Cole) as they present “Insurance Coverage and COVID-19 Claims” for the…
Events | Defense of the Multiple Claimant Bad Faith Claim
August 12, 2021 | By David Krouk, S. Cristina Perez
Join Partners David Krouk and Cristina Perez as they present for the FDLA Florida Insurance Network Symposium on August 12-13,…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the 2021 Florida Insurance Network Symposium
August 12, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the FDLA 2021 Florida Insurance Network Symposium (FINS). This conference will provide…
eALERTS, News | Manufacturer New Widetech Recalls Two Million Dehumidifiers
August 6, 2021
Manufacturer New Widetech has recently recalled over two million dehumidifiers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico due to fire…
News | Partner Kathy Maus Appointed Co-Chair for ACCC Litigation Committee
August 4, 2021 | By Kathy Maus
Join us in congratulating Partner Kathy Maus for being selected as Co-Chair of the Extra-Contractual and Bad Faith Claims Litigation…
Blog Posts, News | Partner Kathy Maus Quoted in Insurance Law360: “Policyholders’ Hack Coverage Hopes Surge with Landry’s Win”
July 28, 2021 | By Kathy Maus
Partner Kathy Maus of Butler’s Tallahassee office was recently quoted in an Insurance Law360 article titled “Policyholders’ Hack Coverage Hopes…
News | Partner Bill Lewis Selected into ACCC
July 28, 2021 | By William (Bill) Lewis
Join us in congratulating Partner Bill Lewis for being selected as a Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel….
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the DRI Insurance Bad Faith Seminar
July 22, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the DRI Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar. This seminar will…
Events | Roof Collapse Investigations and Causes
July 21, 2021 | By Sean Ravenel
Sean Ravenel, Of Counsel, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP and Justin Grammer, P.E., District Manager presented the one-hour continuing education…
News, Spotlights | Attorney Spotlights | Mihaela Cabulea
July 21, 2021 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Butler is proud to highlight the diversity among our team of attorneys. Many come from different backgrounds and walks…
Events | BANG Goes the Retrofit! Pursuing Subrogation Claims Involving LED Retrofits with a Ballast
July 13, 2021 | By Zachary Jett
Partner Zachary Jett and co-presenter Michael Custer (Kilgore Engineering) presented for the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) July 2021…
Blog Posts, News | 8th Circuit Rules In Favor of Insurer in Covid-19 Business Interruption
July 6, 2021 | By Jonathan Barger
On July 2, 2021, in the case of Oral Surgeons, P.C. v. Cincinnati Ins. Co., No. 20-3211, the U.S. Court of…
Events | Civil Authority Coverage
July 6, 2021 | By K. Clark Schirle
Partner Clark Schirle presented “Civil Authority Coverage” for the PLRB Claims Conference Webinar Series on July 6, 2021. Mr. Schirle…
News | Rising Star Christopher Ramey
June 29, 2021 | By Christopher Ramey
Congratulations to Partner Christopher Ramey for being a Rising Star in the 2021 Super Lawyers list! Super Lawyers is a…
Events | Appraisals in Hurricane Alley
June 21, 2021 | By J. Pablo Cáceres, T. Nicholas Goanos
Partners Pablo Cáceres and Nicholas Goanos presented “Appraisals in Hurricane Alley” for the LEA Webinar Series on June 21, 2021….
Community News, News | Butler Awards Laptops for the 2021 CTRL Your Future Contest
June 17, 2021 | By Richard Gable Jr., Michael Montgomery, Ryan Garrett, Dean Rauchwerger, David Maldoff, Peter Vogt, George McMullin, Eric Zivitz
For the sixth year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has celebrated the achievements of high school seniors across…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors FDLA
June 16, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the 2021 FDLA Florida Liability Claims Conference on June 16, 2021. Click…
Events | HCBA Diversity Fair 2021
May 6, 2021 | By Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh
Associate Abraham Shakfeh was a panelist for the HCBA 2021 Diversity Fair on May 6, 2021. The Diversity Fair was…
Events | Butler Sponsors the George Edgecomb Bar Association
April 26, 2021
Butler is proud to be a Gold sponsor for the George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA) for their 38th Annual Scholarship…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the Journey to Esquire Program
April 24, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Journey to Esquire: Scholarship and Leadership Program. This program provides academic…
Events | Diversity Jurisdiction: Remove Your Case to Federal Court and Keep It There
April 8, 2021 | By Hudson Jones, D. Grayson Kelly
Partner Hudson Jones and Senior Associate Grayson Kelly presented “Diversity Jurisdiction: Remove Your Case to Federal Court and Keep It…
Events | Butler Sponsors the Hillsborough County Bar Association
March 27, 2021
Butler is proud to be a Gold sponsor for the Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA) Diversity & Inclusion Social Mixer….
Events | Roof Collapse – Investigation and Causes
March 18, 2021 | By Sean Ravenel
Partner Sean Ravenel and co-presenter Justin Grammer (Rimkus) presented “Roof Collapse – Investigation and Causes” for the Atlanta Claims Adjuster’s…
Events | Complexities of a Crisis: Caring for Clients, Colleagues, and Yourself
March 17, 2021 | By Aaron Jacobs
Partner Aaron Jacobs and guest host John Lesko (Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc.) presented “Complexities of a Crisis: Caring for Clients,…
Events | Understanding & Adjusting Business Income Claims
February 4, 2021 | By William Collum
Partner William Collum presented “Understanding & Adjusting Business Income Claims” for the 2021 Windstorm Virtual Workshop. This presentation aimed to…
Events, News, Webinars | The Building Code Increases The Loss By $1 Million? An Overview of Ordinance and Law Coverage (Webinar)
January 21, 2021
Partner Michael McLaughlin presented a webinar focusing on an overview of the ordinance and law coverage in an insurance policy,…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Partners!
January 1, 2021 | By William Collum, Zachary Jett, J. Blake Hunter, S. Cristina Perez
As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners! You can learn more…
Community News, News, Spotlights | Attorney Spotlight | Denise Anderson
December 30, 2020 | By Denise Anderson
You’ve been with Butler for 25 years. As a woman and leader in the legal industry, what accomplishments are you…
Events, Webinars | Annual Case Law Update: Florida and Texas
December 21, 2020 | By Carol Rooney
Carol’s final webinar of the 2020 Appellate Webinar Series “All About Appellate” was on December 21 at 12:10 p.m. The…
Community News, News | Butler | The Service of Giving
December 18, 2020
There is something personal and special about opening a gift on Christmas Day that’s been wrapped in beautiful holiday paper…
Events, Webinars | 2020 Appellate Issues at Trial – Florida and Texas
November 18, 2020 | By Carol Rooney
Partner Carol Rooney presented “2020 Appellate Issues at Trial – Florida and Texas” for her 2020 All About Appellate Webinar…
Events | Subrogation is Like Picking a Puppy: The Best Claims Don’t Always Jump on You and Lick Your Face
November 5, 2020
Subrogation potential is not always the eager puppy of the litter who runs to you and jumps into your arms,…
Events | I’ve Heard It Both Ways: A Debate Regarding What Subrogation Practices Really Are “Best” Practices
November 4, 2020 | By Jessica Skarin
Partner Jessica Skarin and co-presenters Vivian Conley, Dustin Looser, and Annette Tarquinio presented for the 2020 CLM Virtual Focus Conference….
Events | Immigration Law – GEBA’s Legal Education Series (GLE)
October 31, 2020
Attorney Suzanne DeCopain hosted a webinar covering immigration law for the George Edgecomb Bar Association’s Legal Education Series. This free…
Events | Evaluating and Negotiating Complex Bodily Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
October 28, 2020 | By David Krouk
Partner David Krouk presented “Evaluating and Negotiating Complex Bodily Injury and Wrongful Death Claims” for the PLRB Virtual Conference and…
Events | From Cunningham to Coblentz – the Pros and Cons of Consent Judgments
October 27, 2020 | By David Krouk
Partner David Krouk presented “From Cunningham to Coblentz – the Pros and Cons of Consent Judgments” for the 2020 FDLA…
Events, Webinars | Federal Court Jurisdiction: Removal Complexities and Common Pitfalls to Avoid in the Process
October 7, 2020
Partner Troy Seibert and attorney Maxwell Stape presented a webinar titled “Federal Court Jurisdiction: Removal Complexities and Common Pitfalls to…
Events | From AOBs to Bad Faith – Past and Potential Legislation
October 6, 2020 | By Matthew Lavisky
Partner Matthew Lavisky and co-presenter Michael Beltran (Ansa Assuncao LLP) presented “From AOBs to Bad Faith: Past and Potential Legislation”…
Events, Webinars | Butler Presents COVID-19 Insurance Litigation Update / Forensic Investigation of Subrogation Claims During COVID-19
October 1, 2020 | By Aaron Jacobs, K. Clark Schirle
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, LLP, presented a 1-hour webinar on Covid-19 and property insurance policies. Butler partner Clark Schirle…
Events, Webinars | Appellate Writs, Motion Practice and Sanctions Issues Under Florida and Texas Law
September 16, 2020 | By Carol Rooney
Board Certified Appellate Attorney, Carol Rooney, presented her second appellate webinar for 2020 – Appellate Writs, Motion Practice and Sanctions…
News, Publications/ Whitepapers | Former Miami Scholar and Co-founder of Miami Law ACLU Chapter Still Fighting for Civil Liberties
February 16, 2016 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Partner James Shaw, Jr. was featured in an article for the University of Miami School of Law for his work…
Events | Subrogation Investigation In A Catastrophic Structural Collapse
Oct 23, 2016 | By George McMullin
George McMullin spoke at the NASP 2016 Annual Conference this October, on the topic of “Subrogation Investigation in a Catastrophic Structural Collapse“.
News | Hcba Diversity Event
Feb 16, 2013
The Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee hosted its annual HCBA Diversity Networking Event on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at…
Events | Everything I Needed To Become An Effective Subrogation Lawyer I Learned Playing Golf
Mar 28, 2019 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Partner Hobie Hind presented “Everything I Needed to Become an Effective Subrogation Lawyer I Learned Playing Golf” at the NASP…
Events | Clm’s 2014 Insurance Bad Faith Committee Mini-Conference
Feb 28, 2014 | By David Mercer
David Mercer spoke at CLM’s 2014 Insurance Bad Faith Committee Mini-Conference on February, 28 2014. The presentation was titled, “Preparing the Company Witness…
News | Tom Keller Selected to Serve on Plrb Board
Jan 09, 2013 | By Thomas Keller
The firm is pleased to announce that Tom Keller has been selected to serve on the Property Loss Research Bureau (PLRB) board…
Events | Being A Leader: Effective Leadership Skills For Subrogators
Oct 23, 2016 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz spoke at the NASP 2016 Annual Conference this October, on the topic of “Being a Leader: Effective Leadership…
News | Butler Annual Holiday Party
Dec 14, 2012
On December 14, 2012, Butler hosted our annual holiday party. Everyone enjoyed getting together and bowling at Splitsville. Jason Lowe,…
News | Partners Clark Schirle and Jonathan Barger Admitted to Texas Bar
Mar 31, 2022 | By K. Clark Schirle, Jonathan Barger
Partners Clark Schirle and Jon Barger are newly admitted to the Texas Bar. They are assisting clients with first-party property claim coverage issues and litigation…
Events | Metrics, Analytics And Ai, Oh My!
Mar 14, 2019 | By Scott Katz
Partner Scott Katz presented “Metrics, Analytics and AI, Oh My!” in a panel for the 2019 CLM Annual Conference in…
Events | Clm’s 2014 Insurance Bad Faith Committee Mini-Conference
Feb 28, 2014 | By Janice Buchman
Janice Buchman spoke at CLM’s 2014 Insurance Bad Faith Committee Mini-Conference on February, 28 2014. The presentation was titled, “Post-Suit…
News | Kathy Maus – Litigation Counsel of America
Nov 20, 2012 | By Kathy Maus
The firm is pleased to announce that Kathy Maus is now a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America – The Trial…
News | Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Nov 05, 2012
Butler is pleased to announce that Denise Anderson, Janice Buchman, Lewis Collins, Eric Zivitz, Gina Smith, Doug Berry, Steve Rawls,…
Events | All About Appellate – Interlocutory Appeals, Cross-Appeals And Appellate Stays
Mar 13, 2019 | By Carol Rooney
Carol Rooney presented her first appellate webinar for 2019 – Interlocutory Appeals, Cross-Appeals and Appellate Stays—on March 13, 2019 at…
News | Lewis F. Collins and the Accec
Oct 30, 2012
The firm is pleased to announce that Lewis F. Collins has been selected to be a founding member of the…
News | Starr Brookins Appointed As Member Of Human Relations Board
Jun 08, 2020
Join us in congratulating Starr Brookins for being recently appointed by the Board of Hillsborough County Commissioners to serve as…
News | Iadc Selects Special Projects Vice Chair
Sep 06, 2012
The firm is pleased to announce that Chas Reynolds has been selected as the IADC Special Projects Vice-Chair. IADC
Events | 13 Reasons Why You Are Successful In Resolving Construction Claims 2020
Feb 27, 2020 | By Denise Anderson
Partner Denise Anderson and co-presenters Cynthia Romesburg (The Main Street America Group) and Robert Zaralban (SEA, Ltd.) presented “13 Reasons…
Events | I Feel The Earth Move Under My Feet: Handling Claims Involving Geotechnical Issues And Earth Movement
Jan 30, 2019 | By K. Clark Schirle
Clark Schirle presented “I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet: Handling Claims Involving Geotechnical Issues and Earth Movement” at…
Events | 2015 Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Committee Conference
Feb 05, 2014 | By Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery spoke at the 2015 Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Committee Conference on February 5—6, 2015 in Orlando, FL. Michael’s…
News | Butler Makes Top 100 Best Companies List
Jul 25, 2012
Butler was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. The fourth annual statewide Best Companies list appears…
News | Florida Aquarium Firm Event
Jun 02, 2012
Butler employees enjoyed a day at the Florida Aquarium. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and fantastic company.
News | Butler’s STEP Award | Charlie Jenkins and Denise Marquith
Dec 15, 2020
Please join the firm in congratulating Charlie Jenkins and Denise Marquith, the most recent winners of the STEP Award. This…
News | CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST SENIOR ASSOCIATES
Jan 06, 2022 | By Charles “CJ” Dewrell, Roman Harper, Thais Passerieu
Join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Senior Associates: C.J. Dewrell, Roman Harper, and Thais Passerieu. Each of them has…
Events | Commercial Policies And Claims: Insight And Lessons From Hurricane Irma
Jan 29, 2019 | By William Collum
William Collum and co-panelist Andrea Matott presented “Commercial Policies and Claims: Insight and Lessons from Hurricane Irma” at the 2019…
Events | Subrogation: Identification, Preservation, Investigation And Making A Recovery
Feb 01, 2014 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger presented at an in-house client seminar in February 2014.He discussed “Subrogation: Identification, Preservation, Investigation and Making a Recovery.”
News | Cory Person Elected President of Geba
Jun 01, 2012
The firm is pleased to announce that Cory Person was elected President of the George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA) for…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Senior Associates
Jan 28, 2020 | By Joshua Golembe
Please join us in congratulating Josh Golembe and Lauren Feldman for achieving the Senior Associate designation in our firm. We…
Events | Schoolchildren & The Constitution In 2016
Oct 03, 2016 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
As a local volunteer for the American Civil Liberties Union, James Shaw was invited to speak before the Hillsborough County…
News | Tampa’s Healthiest Company
May 25, 2012
Butler employees won first place in Tampa’s Healthiest Company Competition at the Harbour Island Athletic Club. Special thanks to the following for participating: Tenille…
Events | Can The Roof Be Repaired?
Jan 29, 2019 | By Thomas Keller
Thomas Keller presented “Can the Roof be Repaired?” at the 2019 Windstorm Insurance Conference in Orlando, FL on January 29,…
Events | In-House Client Seminar
Feb 01, 2014 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the In-house client seminar. His topic was “Subrogation: Identification, Preservation, Investigation and Making a Recovery”.
News | Kathy Maus Selected to Fawl’s Class of Leaders in the Law
May 01, 2012 | By Kathy Maus
The firm is pleased to announce that Kathy Maus has been selected into the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)…
News | Cory Person Wins Geba’s President’s Award for Service
Apr 30, 2012
The firm is pleased to announce that Cory Person has won the George Edgecomb Bar Association’s (GEBA) President’s Award for…
News | Welcome Wednesday – September 23
Sep 23, 2020
We extend a warm welcome to Christina Henry and Jonathan Kernizan, the newest members to join our Butler family! Click…
Events | When Wind Winds Up Damaging Your Windows
Jan 29, 2019 | By David Maldoff
David Maldoff presented “When Wind Winds Up Damaging Your Windows” for the 2019 Windstorm Insurance Conference in Orlando, FL on January…
News | Bring Your Children to Work
Apr 26, 2012
Butler’s employees participated in Bring Your Child to Work Day on April 26, 2012.
News | Welcome to the Firm!
Aug 19, 2020 | By Mindi Friedman, Adam Masef
We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family! Click the pictures to read more…
Events | What Has Eight Corners, But Isn’t A Cube? Issues Arising From The Duty To Defend
Sep 28, 2016 | By Kathy Maus
Kathy Maus spoke at the 2016 Southeast Regional Claims Conference in Atlanta on September 28th, on the topic of “Issues Arising…
News | Butler Opens Office in Philadelphia
Mar 26, 2012
Butler is pleased to announce the opening of its office in Philadelphia. The office will be headed by Thomas S. Brown…
News | Matt Lavisky | Florida Defense Lawyers Association Secretary-Treasurer
Jun 21, 2021 | By Matthew Lavisky
Join us in congratulating Partner Matt Lavisky for being selected Secretary-Treasurer of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. This is an…
Events | Advice For Dealing With Public Adjusters
Jan 15, 2019
Michael McLaughlin presented on the topic “Advice for Dealing with Public Adjusters” at the Philadelphia Loss Conference on January 15,…
News | Jamie Combee Novaes Announced as Women in Law Chair
Mar 01, 2021 | By Jamie Combee Novaes
Join us in congratulating attorney Jamie Combee Novaes for being selected as the Chair for the FDLA’s Women in Law…
Events | Carol Rooney Hosting Appellate Costs Cle Teleconference
Sep 20, 2016 | By Carol Rooney
Litigating a case through trial and appeal can be very expensive for clients. Obtaining an award of appellate costs is…
Events | Aci Bad Faith 2013
Nov 21, 2013
Lewis was the Co-Chair and spoke at ACI’s 26th National Advanced Forum on Bad Faith Litigation. He presented, “Procedural and Substantive Nuances…
Events | Carol Rooney 2019 Appellate Webinar Series
Jan 01, 2019 | By Carol Rooney
Please join Carol for the third year of her Appellate Webinar Series for lively discussion, practical and useful topics. Save…
News | Butler Annual Holiday Party
Dec 14, 2011
On December 14, 2011, Butler hosted our annual holiday party. Everyone enjoyed getting together and bowling at Splitsville. Liz Horton,…
Events | Builders Risk Coverage & Adjustments
Sep 07, 2016 | By Jonathan Barger
Jon Barger spoke at the 2016 Central and Eastern Regional Conferences for PLRB, on the topic of “Builders Risk Coverage &…
Events | Plrb Large Loss Conference
Nov 18, 2013
Jerry Albrecht spoke at the PLRB Large Loss Conference in Jacksonville, FL. Jerry’s topic was, “Effect of Multiple Windstorm Events on the…
Events | 3rd Annual Construction Defect, Claims & Litigation Strategies Execusummit
Dec 04, 2018 | By Denise Anderson
Partner Denise Anderson was named co-chair for the 3rd Annual Construction Defect, Claims & Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit in Uncasville, CT…
News | Hobie Hind Elected to the Nasp Board of Directors
Sep 30, 2011 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
The firm is pleased to announce that as of November 2011 Hobart M. Hind, a partner in the Firm’s Subrogation and…
Events | Reservation Of Rights Letters For Casualty Claims: Effective Letters And Strategies
Sep 07, 2016 | By Kimberly Ramey
Kimberly Ramey presented at the 2016 PLRB Central Regional Adjusters Conference on September 7—8, 2016 in St. Louis, MO. Kimberly…
Events | Adta Webinar
Nov 18, 2013 | By J. Pablo Cáceres
Pablo Cáceres presented an ATDA webinar on November 18, titled, “Preparing Insurance Company Executives, Adjusters & In-House Counsel for Deposition.”
News | Kathy Maus is Elected to the Iadc Board of Directors
Jul 15, 2011 | By Kathy Maus
The firm is pleased to announce that Kathy J. Maus was elected to the Board of Directors of the International…
Events | The Use And Abuse Of Experts
Nov 29, 2018 | By Kathy Maus
Partner Kathy Maus presented on the topic “The Use and Abuse of Experts” at the DRI Insurance Coverage and Practice…
Events | Meet Your New Best Friend: Documentation & Communication In A Fire Claim
Aug 25, 2016 | By William Collum
William Collum and Gerald Albrecht spoke at the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention (FACAP) Training Opportunity Meeting on August 25th….
News | General James F. Smith was the Grand Marshal for a Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2011
General James F. Smith (front of parade line in photo), a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, was the Grand…
Events | 2013 Facap
Nov 13, 2013
Jerry Albrecht spoke at the 2013 FACAP seminar on November 13, 2013. Jerry’s presentation was titled “Insurable Interest and Loss Payees: Who…
Events | Liar, Liar, House On Fire: Investigation Of A Suspected Arson Claim
Nov 27, 2018 | By Jonathan Barger
Jonathan Barger co-presented on the topic “Liar, Liar, House on Fire: Investigation of a Suspected Arson Claim” for the PLRB Large Loss Conference…
Events | Special Delivery: What Type Of “Package” Does The First Party Adjuster Deliver To Your Subrogation Department?
Jun 23, 2016 | By Jessica Skarin
Jessica Skarin was a part of a panel presentation (“Special Delivery: What Type of “Package” Does The First Party Adjuster…
News | John Weihmuller Testified Before a Workshop of the Judiciary Committee of the Florida Senate
Mar 22, 2011 | By John Weihmuller
John Weihmuller testified before the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing considering SB 1592 which would significantly alter third-party…
Events | 2013 Clm Construction/Environmental Adr/Afa Conference
Nov 08, 2013 | By Denise Anderson, Michael Montgomery
Denise Anderson spoke at the 2013 CLM Construction/Environmental ADR/AFA Conference on November 8, 2013 in Costa Mesa, CA. Denise’s topic was, “Right to…
News | For the Second Year in a Row, Florida Trend Magazine has Named Butler One of Florida’s Top Companies to Work For
Jul 22, 2010
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. One-hundred companies were recognized in…
eALERTS, News | Bass Pro Recalls Mr. Steak™ Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard
Dec 12, 2019
The recall involves four and five burner models of MR. STEAK propane gas grills, models MS-4B-PG, SKU 2472264 and MS-5B-PG, SKU…
Events | Claims Handling Landmines In Complex Auto Liability Claims
Nov 27, 2018 | By David Krouk
Partner David Kouk presented at the PLRB Large Loss Conference on the topic “Claims Handling Landmines in Complex Auto Liability…
News | Welcome to our Newest Attorneys!
Jan 31, 2019
We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!
News | Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Jul 13, 2010
Article: Florida Firm Opens Office with a Desire to Work with Certain Lawyers Originally published in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. ©…
eALERTS, News | Michaels Recalls Tassel Keychain Mobile Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Nov 01, 2019
This recall involves Michaels’ private brand Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks which can be used to charge smartphones…
Events | 2013 Clm Construction Committee Mini-Conference
Nov 08, 2013 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson spoke at the 2013 CLM Construction Committee Mini-Conference on November 8, 2013. Denise’s session was, “Right To Repair: Use…
News | New Chicago Office Now Open!
Jun 03, 2010
Events | Follow The Facts And The Fire Code: A Case Study In Obtaining A Jury Verdict When The Fire’s Ignition Source Is Undetermined
Nov 13, 2018 | By Zachary Jett
Zachary Jett co-presented with Fire Protection Engineer Dan Arnold on the topic of NFPA codes and construction contract clauses to assist in…
Events | Common Legal Issues With Roofing Claims
Jun 21, 2016 | By Richard Gable Jr.
Richard Gable and Michael McLaughlin spoke on the topic of Common Legal Issues with Roofing Claims on June 21st, 2016…
News | British Petroleum Oil Spill: Deepwater Horizon Disaster
May 14, 2010
The blowout of the Transocean Deepwater Horizon on April 20, 2010, set in motion a disaster of epic proportions, including…
Events | 2013 Clm Construction/Environmental Adr/Afa Conference
Nov 08, 2013 | By Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery spoke at the 2013 CLM Construction/Environmental ADR/AFA Conference on November 8, 2013 in Costa Mesa, CA. Michael’s topic was, “Unconventional…
News | Lawyers for Civil Justice: Marshalling Legal Expertise to Meet the Challenges of Civil Justice Reform
Nov 01, 2009
Interview with Butler Partner, Lewis F. Collins, Jr. Originally published in The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, Special Section, Civil Justice Reform….
Events | 10 Things About Products Liability Subrogation You Should Know
Jun 21, 2016 | By Peter Vogt
Peter Vogt spoke on June 21st, 2016 in Philadelphia regarding 10 Things About Products Liability Subrogation You Should Know.
Events | 2013 Clm Northern Florida Chapter Educational Event
Nov 06, 2013 | By Fay Ryan
Fay Ryan spoke at the 2013 CLM Northern Florida Chapter Educational Event on November 6, 2013. Fay’s topic was “Premises Liability.”
News | Paul B. Butler Award Selected
Jan 23, 2019
Butler is pleased to announce that Angela Dunn is the recipient of the Paul B. Butler award. This award is given to…
News | Butler Partner, Charles Reynolds, One of First Florida Attorneys to Obtain Leed Green Associate Certification
Sep 15, 2009
“Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the nation’s premier standard for sustainable building practices. Those obtaining LEED certification…
Events | Paying It Forward In The Subrogation Context: A Discussion Of How Safety, Diversity, And Professionalism Impact Your Business And Your Recoveries
Nov 09, 2018 | By Jessica Skarin
Jessica Skarin will be presenting at the CLM Southeast Conference on the topic “Paying it Forward in the Subrogation Context”…
Events | Proving Products Liability Cases: The Bar Has Been Raised
Jun 16, 2016 | By Matthew Peaire, Dean Rauchwerger
Matthew W. Peaire and Dean S. Rauchwerger presented “Proving Products Liability Cases: The Bar has been Raised” on Thursday, June…
Events | Nasp’s 2013 Annual Conference
Nov 03, 2013 | By Hobart Hind Jr., Matthew Peaire
Hobie Hind and Matt Peaire spoke at the NASP 2013 National Conference on November 3, 2013, in San Diego, CA. The topic was…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Partners!
Jan 02, 2019 | By Tracy Jurgus, Jessica Skarin, Jonathan Barger, Hudson Jones, Brian Hohman
As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners!
Events | Xactly How Can “Xactimate” And Other Cost Estimating Tools Assist Property Adjusters And Subrogation Professionals In The Preparation Of Damages?
Nov 08, 2018 | By Aaron Jacobs
Aaron Jacobs presented at the CLM Southeast Conference on the topic “Xactly How Can “Xactimate” and Other Cost Estimating Tools…
Events | Laws, Regulation, & Ethics In Claims Handling: Subrogation, Liability & First Party
Jun 08, 2016 | By Tracy Jurgus, Michael Montgomery
Alan Nisberg, Michael Montgomery, and Tracy Jurgus spoke at the 2016 FIFEC Conference in Orlando on June 8-10th. Topics included Laws, Regulations…
News | Butler Named One of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida
Jul 24, 2009
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. One-hundred companies were recognized…
Events | Plrb Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference – Ethics And Good Faith Claims Handling
Oct 30, 2018
Partner Lewis Collins presented at the PLRB Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference on the topic “Ethics and Good Faith Claims Handling” on…
Events | Nasp’s 2013 Annual Conference
Nov 03, 2013 | By Scott Katz, Jessica Skarin
Scott Katz and Jessica Skarin spoke at NASP’s 2013 Annual Conference November 3—6, 2013. The presentation was titled, “The Made…
News | Governor Crist Signed Sb 742, A Bill Addressing Sinkhole Issues
Jun 16, 2009
On June 16th, Governor Crist signed SB 742, a bill addressing sinkhole issues. SB 742
News | Governor Crist Signed Hb 853, The Legislative “Fix” to the Essex V. Zota Problem
Jun 11, 2009
On June 11th, Governor Crist signed HB 853, the legislative “fix” to the Essex v. Zota problem. HB853
Events | Annual Conference Of The National Association Of Subrogation Professionals (Nasp)
Nov 01, 2013 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the 2013 Annual Conference of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP). His topic was “FTCA…
News | Governor Vetoes Condominium Insurance Bill
Jun 03, 2009 | By Thomas Keller
Governor Crist vetoes revisions to condominium insurance statute. The recent legislative session passed Senate Bill 714 which sought to clarify…
News | Butler Congratulates Our Newest Partners!
Jan 03, 2023 | By D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes
As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners! You can learn more…
Events | Attorney Jason Lowe Presented At The Plrb Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference
Oct 30, 2018
Attorney Jason Lowe presented with co-presenters Wayne Sowers AIC, CPCU, Senior Executive General Adjuster, Cunningham Lindsey; and Eric Ficken of Matson,…
Events | Builder’s Risk Claims
May 25, 2016 | By K. Clark Schirle
K. Clark Schirle presented a Continuing Education Credit presentation to Swiss Re on May 25, 2016. Clark’s topic was “Builder’s…
News | Governor Crist Signed Hb 1495, A Bill Dealing with Miscellaneous Property Insurance Issues
May 27, 2009
On May 27th, Governor Crist signed HB 1495, a bill dealing with miscellaneous property insurance issues. HB 1495
Events | Plrb Regional Adjusters Conference
Oct 29, 2013 | By David Krouk
David Krouk spoke at the PLRB Regional Adjusters Conference October 29 & 30, 2013 in Concord, NC. David’s topic was, “Expected or…
News | Butler Step Award Selected – Kim Bruce and Pattie Taylor
Dec 20, 2018
Butler recognizes outstanding employees who exemplify the firm’s goals of Service, Teamwork and Principles with the STEP Award. The firm received…
News | Butler Partner, Lewis F. Collins, Jr., Elected President of Lawyers for Civil Justice
May 05, 2009
Lewis F. Collins, Jr., a partner with the Tampa office, was elected President of Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) at…
Events | Working With Public Adjusters And Difficult Insureds
Oct 30, 2018
Join Michael McLaughlin as he presents on the topic “Working with Public Adjusters and Difficult Insureds” at the PLRB Eastern…
Events | Managing Subrogation In A Brave New Market Share World (Or, How To Avoid The 100 Yard Dash For People With No Sense Of Direction…)
May 25, 2016 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Hobie Hind presented a Continuing Education Credit presentation on May 25, 2016. Hobie’s topic was “Managing Subrogation in a Brave…
News | Rick Mulder Named Chief Operating Officer
Dec 19, 2018 | By Rick Mulder
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.”…
Events | Florida Valued Policy Law, Co-Insurance & Update On Recent Property Statutes
May 13, 2016 | By Sarah Burke, Tracy Jurgus
Tracy Jurgus and Sarah Burke presented on “Florida Valued Policy Law Co-Insurance and an Update on Recent Property Statutes” on…
Events | Plrb Regional Adjusters Conference
Oct 29, 2013
Lewis Collins spoke at the PLRB Regional Adjusters Conference in Concord, NC. Lewis’ topic was, “Avoiding Third-Party Bad Faith Set-Ups and Traps.”
News | Troy Vuurens Announced as Senior Associate
Dec 19, 2018
Join us in congratulating Troy Vuurens on being named Senior Associate with the firm!
News | Veterans Day 2018
Nov 12, 2018
We are proud to honor those brave men and women who have served our country in the United States military….
News | Lewis Collins Discusses Civil Justice Issues of Concern to Corporate Community with Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Magazine
Nov 01, 2008
Lawyers for Civil Justice President-Elect Lewis Collins discusses civil justice issues of concern to the corporate community with Metropolitan Corporate…
Events | Clark Schirle Spoke At An Event In Paris On October 25, 2018 On Personal Jurisdiction By American Courts Over Foreign Entities
Oct 25, 2018 | By K. Clark Schirle
Clark Schirle, a partner in our Chicago office, spoke at an event on October 25, 2018 in Paris at the…
Events | Ensuing Loss: Chicken Or The Egg 2.0
May 12, 2016 | By J. Pablo Cáceres
Pablo Cáceres presented “Ensuing Loss: Chicken or the Egg 2.0” to a national client on Thursday, May 12th. The presentation…
Events | Plrb Regional Adjusters Conference
Sep 10, 2013 | By David Krouk
David Krouk spoke at the PLRB Regional Adjusters Conference September 10 &11, 2013 in DesMoines, Iowa. David’s topic was, “Expected or Intended Conduct:…
News | Butler Proud to Sponsor HCBA’s 23rd Annual Bench Bar Conference & Judicial Reception
Oct 03, 2019
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s (HCBA) 23rd Annual Bench Bar Conference &…
News | Jonathan Barger Featured in Plrb Online Training Module
Oct 23, 2018 | By Jonathan Barger
Jonathan Barger, along with co-presenter Nanci Smilie of Erie Insurance, recorded a presentation on “Adjusting in Good Faith: Property Claim…
News | Louisiana Supreme Court Cites Butler Attorney John Garaffa As Authority on Gulf Coast Valued Policy Laws.
May 21, 2008 | By John Garaffa
Louisiana Supreme Court cites Butler attorney John Garaffa as an authority on Gulf Coast valued policy laws. THE UNCERTAIN SCOPE…
News | Denise Anderson – Winner of the Attorney of the Year Award
Sep 30, 2019 | By Denise Anderson
Join us in congratulating Denise Anderson for being selected as the recipient of the Vela Insurance Service’s Attorney of the…
News | Firm Recognizes Terri Searcy, It Director, for 25 Years of Service
Mar 28, 2008
Terri Searcy, our firm’s IT Director, completed 25 years of service to the firm in late March. Paul Butler presented…
News | Welcome Wednesday January 2023
Jan 04, 2023 | By Kyle Goss, Abby Fakhraie
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest attorneys, Abby Fakhraie and Kyle Goss. Click their bios…
Events | In-House Client Seminar
Sep 01, 2013
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the In-house client seminar. His topic was “Deep Pockets: Prosecuting & Defending Government Liabilities: U.S. &…
News | Doug Berry Awarded the Meritorious Service Award at the Dri Annual Meeting
Oct 22, 2018
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig is proud to announce that Partner Doug Berry earned the Meritorious Service Award at the Defense…
News | Welcome Wednesday – September 9
Sep 09, 2020
We extend a warm welcome to Jenaleigh Castano, the newest member to join our Butler family! Click her picture to…
Events | Deep Pockets: Prosecuting & Defending Government Liabilities: U.S. & Municipalities
Sep 01, 2013 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger presented at an in-house client seminar in September 2013. He discussed “Deep Pockets: Prosecuting & Defending Government Liabilities: U.S….
News | Matthew Lavisky – Winner of the 2019 FDLA President’s Award
Sep 30, 2019 | By Matthew Lavisky
Join us in congratulating Partner Matthew Lavisky for winning the FDLA’s 2019 President’s Award. This award is presented annually by…
News | Partner James Shaw, Jr. Featured on Fox 13 News
Oct 17, 2018 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Partner James Shaw, Jr. provided comments for a Fox 13 news report on the growing privacy concerns about increased traffic…
News | Butler Proud To Sponsor 2020 Sla Golf And Tennis Outing
Apr 23, 2020
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Southern Loss Association (SLA) Golf and Tennis Outing on April 23,…
Events | Subrogating Industrial Accidents: Practical Strategies & Creating The Compelling Story
Oct 10, 2018 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean S. Rauchwerger presented a panel program amongst industry professionals on “Subrogating Industrial Accidents: Practical Strategies & Creating the Compelling…
Events | Property Insurance Case Law Update
May 06, 2016 | By William (Bill) Lewis
Bill Lewis presented a Continuing Education Credit presentation to AXIS on May 6, 2016. Bill’s topic is “Property Insurance Case…
News | Welcoming Our Newest Senior Associates
Jan 06, 2023 | By Khrystyne Rasmussen, Miranda Ramedia
We are proud to announce that Khrystyne Rasmussen (Charlotte office) and Miranda Ramedia (Tampa office) have been designated Senior Associates…
Events | Rimkus 10th Annual Seminar
Jun 20, 2013 | By Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery spoke at Rimkus‘ 10th Annual Seminar on June 20, 2013 in Tampa, FL. The presentation was titled, “How to Defend Product /Materials Failures that…
News | Partner James Shaw, Jr. was Live During the Midpoint Radio Show
Oct 11, 2018 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
On October 11th, 2018, Partner James Shaw, Jr. was LIVE on air during the MidPoint show on radio station 88.5…
eALERTS, News | Intertex Recalls Blowers Due To Fire Hazard
Aug 13, 2020
This recall involves several models of centrifugal and axial blowers sold under the B-Air, BlueDri, BlueDri Pro and Soleaire brands. …
Events | Resolving Difficult Claims: Strategies For Property Adjusters
Sep 27, 2018 | By Jonathan Barger
Join Jonathan Barger presented “Resolving Difficult Claims: Strategies for Property Adjusters” along with co-panelists Judy Spoerlein and Nancy Smilie at…
News | Butler Proud to Sponsor IADC Regional Meeting
Sep 27, 2019
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Regional Meeting on September 27, 2019, in…
Events | Rimkus 10th Annual Seminar
Jun 19, 2013 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Hobie Hind spoke at Rimkus‘ 10th Annual Seminar on June 19, 2013 in Tampa, FL. The presentation was titled, “Proving Products Liability Subrogation Cases:…
Events | Clm & Business Insurance Conference – Extrapolation: You’re Asking Me To Assume
Sep 26, 2018 | By Denise Anderson
Partner Denise Anderson, along with co-presenters: Carolyn Crawford, Thomas Brown, Robert Zaralban, and Chad Dunigan, presented “Extrapolation: You’re Asking Me…
News | Mihaela Cabulea – 2019 Trial Advocate Award
Sep 27, 2019 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Join us in extending congratulations to Mihaela Cabulea for being awarded the FDLA’s 2019 Trial Advocate Award. This award recognizes…
News | Butler Awarded the 2018 Tvc Chairman’s Award
Oct 09, 2018 | By John Garaffa
Butler has been awarded the 2018 TVC Chairman’s Award in recognition for our service provided to veterans and their families….
Events | Mcc East Region Conference
Jun 19, 2013
Steve Rawls spoke at the MCC East Region Conference June 19, 2013 in Orlando, FL. The presentation was titled, “East Region Judges Live!…
News | In the News: Butler Recognized in Law360 Article
Mar 10, 2021
Butler was recently recognized as a leading defense firm in Florida in an article published on Law360. An excerpt of…
Events | Diversity And Inclusion In The Courtroom And Beyond
Sep 14, 2018 | By Carol Rooney
Carol Rooney moderated “Diversity and Inclusion in the Courtroom and Beyond”. The panelists are Heather Brock, Kadisha Phelps, Jennifer Shoaf…
Events | 5th Annual Cyber Liabilities Insurance Execusummit
Apr 19, 2016 | By Matthew Peaire
Matt Peaire spoke at the 5th Annual Cyber Liabilities Insurance ExecuSummit on April 19—20, 2016 at Uncasville, CT. Matt’s topic…
Events | Plrb Regional Adjusters Conference
Jun 11, 2013 | By David Krouk
David Krouk spoke at the PLRB Regional Adjusters Conference June 11 & 12, 2013 in Garden Grove, California. David’s topic was, “Expected or Intended…
News | Kathy Maus Appointed Vice Chair of the Insurance Law Committee
Oct 08, 2018 | By Kathy Maus
Congratulation to Partner Kathy Maus for being appointed as Vice-Chair of the Insurance Law Committee on behalf of the DRI….
Events | Plrb Western Region Claims Seminar
Jun 11, 2013
Lewis Collins spoke at the PLRB Western Region Claims Seminar June 11 & 12, 2013 in Garden Grove, California. Lewis’ topic was, “Responding to Third…
News | Thais Passerieu Selected for Leadership Academy of the Latina Commission of the HNBA
Sep 26, 2019 | By Thais Passerieu
Join us in congratulating Thais Passerieu for being selected for the Leadership Academy of the Latina Commission of the Hispanic National…
News | Matthew Lavisky Elected to the Board Of Directors for the Fdla
Sep 17, 2018 | By Matthew Lavisky
Congratulations to Partner Matthew Lavisky for being elected to the Board of Directors for the FDLA! The Florida Defense Lawyers…
Events | Attorney Jason Lowe Will Be Presenting At The Plrb Central Regional Adjusters Conference
Sep 12, 2018
Attorney Jason Lowe will be presenting with co-presenters Wayne Sowers AIC, CPCU, Senior Executive General Adjuster, Cunningham Lindsey; and Eric Ficken…
Events | No Time For Recess: Defending Schools And Daycares In Negligence/Premises Liability Actions
Apr 19, 2016 | By William Linero Jr.
William Linero and Cory Person presented to GuideOne’s in-house attorneys on April 19, 2016. William and Cory’s topic was “No Time…
Events | Property Insurance Law Committee Annual Spring Cle Meeting
May 17, 2013 | By John Garaffa
John Garaffa spoke at the American Bar Association’s Property Insurance Law Committee Annual Spring CLE Meeting on May 17, 2013, in Palm Beach…
Events | Prlb Central Regional Adjusters Conference – Strategies For Working With Public Adjusters And Difficult Insureds
Sep 12, 2018 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Partner Tim Engelbrecht is presenting at the PLRB Central Regional Adjusters Conference on the topic “Strategies for Working with Public…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo
Apr 17, 2016 | By David Krouk
David Krouk spoke at the 2016 Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo on April 17—20, 2016 in San Antonio, TX….
Events | Nasp Florida Southeast Region Chapter Meeting
May 10, 2013 | By George McMullin
George McMullin spoke at NASP’s Florida Southeast Region Chapter Meeting in Fort Lauderdale on May 10, 2013. George’s topic was, “Investigating and Litigating…
News | Butler Step Award Selected – Angel Freeman
Sep 13, 2018
Butler is pleased to announce that Angel Freeman is the latest recipient of the STEP Award. Angel is a Legal Assistant working…
Events | Plrb Central Regional Adjusters Conference – Ethics And Good Faith Claims Handling
Sep 12, 2018
Partner Lewis Collins presented at the PLRB Central Regional Adjusters Conference on the topic “Ethics and Good Faith Claims Handling”…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo
Apr 17, 2016 | By Christopher Ramey
Chris Ramey spoke at the 2016 Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo on April 17 – 20, 2016 in San Antonio, TX….
Events | Aci’s 24th National Advanced Forum On Bad Faith Litigation
Apr 29, 2013
Lewis Collins spoke at ACI’s 24th National Advanced Forum on Bad Faith Litigation on April 29—30, 2013, in Philadelphia, PA. Lewis’…
News | Congratulations to Kathy Maus for Recognition in the Best Lawyers in America 25th Edition
Aug 17, 2018 | By Kathy Maus
Partner Kathy Maus has been recognized in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This publication is based…
Events | Medical Claims Defense Network Seminar
Apr 17, 2013
Alan Nisberg spoke at the Medical Claims Defense Network Seminar on April 17, 2013, in Orlando, Florida. Alan’s topic was “PIP & UM Hospital Bills: Is…
News | Congratulations to Lewis Collins for 2019 Lawyer of the Year Award
Aug 15, 2018
Congratulations to Partner Lewis Collins on being one of the recipients of the 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” award for his…
News | STEP Award – Tamarra Maurasse
Oct 02, 2020
The firm is pleased to announce that Tamarra Maurasse, one of our Firm Trainers, is the next recipient of the…
Events | Nbi’s Advanced Insurance Bad Faith Seminar
Aug 15, 2018 | By Matthew Lavisky
Join Partner Matthew Lavisky as he presents Strategic Discovery in Bad Faith Lawsuits on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the…
Events | Clm 2013 Annual Conference
Apr 10, 2013 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson spoke at the CLM 2013 Annual Conference on April 10, 2013. Denise’s session was, “Litigation Management-How To Lose A Client…
News | Katelyn Ferry Named Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Up & Comer for 2018
Jul 09, 2018
The Florida Legal Elite is an annual recognition issued by the Florida Trend. Lawyers were asked to name attorneys with…
Events | Property Subrogation Strategies Execusummit
Apr 09, 2013 | By Peter Vogt
Scott Katz and Peter Vogt spoke at ExecuSummit’s Subrogation Strategy Series April 9—10, 2013. The interactive presentation was titled, “Handling…
News | Happy Independence Day 2018
Jul 02, 2018
Happy Fourth of July everyone! #usa #4thofJuly? #ButlerLegal
Events | Lessons Learned From Recent Disasters
Aug 14, 2018 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Timothy Engelbrecht, Partner, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP, Amy J. Macdonald, Associate Principal, Thornton Tomasetti, and Ying Tse, Executive General…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo
Apr 17, 2016 | By Thomas Keller
Tom Keller spoke at the 2016 Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo on April 17 – 20, 2016 in San Antonio, TX….
Events | Litigation Skills And Management Conference
Mar 22, 2013 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz spoke at the NASP’s Litigation Skills and Management Conference on March 22, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Scott spoke on “Effective Motion…
News | Cory Person Named Florida Trend’s Legal Elite in Insurance for 2018
Jun 28, 2018
The Florida Legal Elite is an annual recognition issued by the Florida Trend. Lawyers were asked to name attorneys with…
News | Happy Subrogation Professionals’ Day 2018!
Jun 27, 2018
Join us in celebrating Subrogation Professionals’ Day! To view, Butler’s Subrogation & Recovery Team click here.
Events | Southern Loss Association’s Annual Property Seminar
Aug 09, 2018 | By John Garaffa
Join Partner John Garaffa as he presents “Adjuster Ethics” on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Southern Loss Association’s 26th Annual…
Events | Nasp 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills And Management Conference
Apr 07, 2016 | By Hobart Hind Jr., Matthew Peaire
Hobie Hind and Matt Peaire presented at the NASP 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference on April 7, 2016….
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Mar 17, 2013 | By Jonathan Barger
Jonathan Barger spoke at PLRB’s 2013 Claims Conference in Boston on March 17, 2013. Jonathan’s topic was, “Art of Persuasion for…
News | Butler Step Award Selected – Angela Dunn
Jun 14, 2018
Butler is pleased to announce that Angela Dunn is the recipient of the STEP award. This award recognizes employees who…
News | Welcome Wednesday – Vanessa Francois
Oct 07, 2020
We extend a warm welcome to Vanessa Francois, the newest member to join our Butler family! Click her picture to…
Events | Prlb Western Regional Adjusters Conference – Ethics And Good Faith Claims Handling
Jun 26, 2018
Partner Lewis Collins is presenting at the PLRB Western Regional Adjusters Conference on the topic “Ethics and Good Faith Claims Handling” on…
Events | 2016 Annual Conference Of The Claims And Litigation Management Alliance (Clm) | Annual Conference Of The Claims And Litigation Management Alliance (Clm)
Apr 06, 2016 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean S. Rauchwerger presented at the 2016 Annual Conference of The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), April 6—8, 2016….
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Mar 17, 2013 | By J. Pablo Cáceres
Pablo Cáceres spoke at PLRB’s 2013 Claims Conference in Boston on March 17, 2013. Pablo’s topic was, “Ensuing Loss.”
News | Congratulations to Wiley Hodges and Stefan Alvarez for Graduating from the Tampa Connection Program
Jun 04, 2018 | By T. Wiley Hodges
The program highlights Tampa Connection’s mission: to prepare our class members to become active volunteers and leaders in the Tampa…
Events | Attorney Jason Lowe Will Be Presenting At The Plrb Western Regional Adjusters Conference
Jun 26, 2018
Attorney Jason Lowe will be presenting with co-presenters Wayne Sowers AIC, CPCU, Senior Executive General Adjuster, Cunningham Lindsey, and Eric…
Events | Annual Conference Of The Claims And Litigation Management Alliance (Clm)
Apr 06, 2016 | By K. Clark Schirle
Clark Schirle presented at the 2016 Annual Conference of The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), April 6—8, 2016. Clark…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Mar 17, 2013
Diane Barnes-Reynolds spoke at PLRB’s 2013 Claims Conference in Boston on March 17, 2013. Diane’s topic was, “Actual Cash Value.”
News | Super Lawyers 2018
May 31, 2018 | By Joshua Golembe, Scott Hefner, James Hickman, Kathy Maus, John Weihmuller
The 2018 Super Lawyer’s List is here, and we’re excited to show you our latest Super Lawyers and Rising Stars…
News | JULY – Congratulations to Our Newest Senior Associates!
Jul 15, 2020 | By Yonit Rosengarten, Scott Hefner, Samantha Satish
Please join us in congratulating our newest Senior Associates in our firm. We thank them for their service and commitment…
eALERTS, News | HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
Mar 19, 2021
This recall involves illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon & 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayers. The sprayer’s lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a…
Events | Prlb Western Regional Adjusters Conference – Strategies For Working With Public Adjusters And Difficult Insureds
Jun 26, 2018 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Partner Tim Engelbrecht is presenting at the PLRB Western Regional Adjusters Conference on the topic “Strategies for Working with Public Adjusters and…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Mar 17, 2013 | By David Maldoff
David Maldoff spoke at PLRB’s 2013 Claims Conference in Boston on March 17, 2013. David’s topic was, “Insured’s Duties in the Event of…
Events | Fdla Claims Conference – Uninsured Motorist Bad Faith Claims: Before, During And After Fridman V. Safeco
Jun 08, 2018 | By David Krouk
Partner David Krouk is presenting at the FDLA Liability Claims Conference on the topic “Uninsured Motorist Bad Faith Claims: Before, During and…
Events | Nasp Webinar
Feb 12, 2013 | By Matthew Peaire
Matt Peaire took part in a NASP webinar on February 12, 2013. Matt’s session was, “Alternative Dispute Resolution – Litigation is Not…
Events | Gulf Coast Association Of Insurance Professionals
Feb 07, 2013 | By Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery spoke at the Gulf Coast Association of Insurance Professionals (GCAIP) in Pensacola, Florida on February 7, 2013. Michael’s topic was,…
Events | Managing Partner Scott Katz Is The Facilitator For The Lea Spring & Education Conference
Jun 07, 2018 | By Scott Katz
Managing Partner, Scott Katz will be facilitating a discussion on “Data Analytics: Drilling Down on the Trends that Matter for…
Events | Fdcc Conference
Feb 28, 2016 | By William (Bill) Lewis
Bill Lewis spoke at the FDCC Conference on February 28 — March 4, 2016 in San Diego, CA. Bill’s topic…
Events | Windstorm Insurance Network Annual Conference
Jan 29, 2013 | By L. Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson spoke at Windstorm’s Insurance Network Annual Conference in Orlando on January 29—30, 2013. Andrew’s topic was, “The F…
Events | Fifec Annual Conference – “Law And Ethics Update 5-620” And “Fraud And Misrepresentation”
Jun 06, 2018 | By Tracy Jurgus
Alan Nisberg, Tracy Jurgus, and Mohammad Mubarak from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig will be presenting at the FIFEC Annual Conference…
Events | Clm 2013 Bad Faith/Coverage/Fraud Conference
Jan 25, 2013
Lewis Collins spoke at CLM’s Bad Faith/Fraud Conference in Orlando on January 25, 2013. Lewis’ session was, “Excess Verdicts: How To Keep the Liability…
Events | Clm 2013 Bad Faith/Coverage/Fraud Conference
Jan 25, 2013
Gina Smith spoke at CLM’s Bad Faith/Fraud Conference in Orlando on January 25, 2013. Gina’s topic was, “Civil & Criminal Insurance Fraud Investigations: Promoting…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Partners!
Jan 03, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea, Geoffrey Waguespack, Joshua Golembe
As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners! You can learn more…
Events | 2016 Windstorm Insurance Conference
Feb 01, 2016 | By William (Bill) Lewis
Bill Lewis spoke at the 2016 Windstorm Conference on February 1—4, 2016 in Orlando, FL. Bill’s topic was, “Preexisting Damages…
Events | Clm 2013 Bad Faith/Coverage/Fraud Conference
Jan 25, 2013 | By Janice Buchman
Janice Buchman spoke at CLM’s Bad Faith/Fraud Conference in Orlando on January 25, 2013. Janice’s session was, “Appraisal: Should I Stay or…
News | Dean Rauchwerger Featured in Clm Magazine
May 09, 2018 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Claims Litigation Management featured some key points from Partner Dean Rauchwerger’s and co-speakers Kathleen LaVallie and Karl Aittaniemi’s presentation, “Fire…
News | Butler’s STEP Award | Whitney Hill
Mar 24, 2021
The firm is pleased to announce that Whitney Hill is the next recipient of the STEP Award, recognizing employees who…
News | Welcome Wednesday January 2022
Jan 26, 2022 | By Viviana Saletnig, Shannon Nicolas, Kristina Harris, Shaina Davis
We warmly welcome the newest members of our Butler family! Click their names to learn more.
Events | Butler Attorney, Nick Goanos Will Be Presenting At The Iat Insurance Conference
May 22, 2018 | By T. Nicholas Goanos
Attorney Nick Goanos will be presenting at the IAT Insurance Conference for CLM on the topic “Assessing and Addressing Insurance Fraud…
Events | Loss Executives Association’s (Lea) 85th Celebration | Market Share Losses: Conflicts And Controversies
Jan 27, 2016 | By Scott Katz, Dean Rauchwerger
Scott Katz and Dean Rauchwerger presented at the Loss Executives Association’s (LEA) 85th Celebration on January 25—27, 2015 in Tampa,…
Events | Loss Executive Association’s 82nd Annual Meeting
Jan 24, 2013 | By K. Clark Schirle
Clark Schirle spoke at the Loss Executives Association’s Annual Meeting in Tampa on January 24 and 25, 2013. Clark’s topic…
Events | Loss Executive Association’s 82nd Annual Meeting
Jan 24, 2013
Tom Brown spoke at the Loss Executives Association’s Annual Meeting in Tampa on January 24, 2013. Tom’s topic was “Hot Topics – Fracking &…
News | Welcome Wednesday | March 2021
Mar 24, 2021 | By Latasha Lordes Scott
We extend a warm welcome to Latasha Lordes Scott and Casey Burns, the newest members to join our Butler family!…
Events | Butler Partner Lewis Collins Will Be Presenting At The Accec Annual Meeting
May 16, 2018
Butler Partner Lewis Collins and co-presenters Douglas Richmond with AON Risk Solutions, Christine Haskett with Covington & Burling, and Doug…
Events | Philadelphia Loss Conference January 2016 Dinner
Jan 19, 2016
Michael McLaughlin spoke at the Philadelphia Loss Conference Dinner on January 19, 2016 in Conshohocken, PA. Michael’s topic was, “Legal Update on…
Events | Dri’s Insurance Coverage And Practice Symposium
Dec 07, 2012
Steve was a panelist at DRI’s Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium. The topic was “Hot Issues In Professional Liability Coverage – Lessons From the DRI…
News | Butler was Named One of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces 2018 by the Tampa Bay Times
Apr 09, 2018
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces 2018 by the Tampa Bay Times for the third year in…
Events | Aci 23rd National Advanced Forum On Bad Faith Litigation
Nov 28, 2012 | By David Mercer
David spoke at ACI’s 23rd National Advanced Forum on Bad Faith Litigation. He presented, “Recognizing the Red Flags in a Bad Faith Set-Up.”
Events | | Identifying And Avoiding Typical Bad Faith Traps And Set Ups In Claim Handling
May 03, 2018 | By David Krouk
Partner David Krouk will present “Identifying and Avoiding Typical Bad Faith Traps and Set Ups in Claim Handling” at the…
Events | Restaurant Fire Spread & Suppression System Failures
Nov 18, 2015 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean S. Rauchwerger presented this Restaurant Fire Spread & Suppression System Failures Webinar on restaurant and nightclub fires and how failures of fire suppression…
Events | Facap Annual Seminar
Nov 15, 2012
Jerry spoke at the FACAP Annual Seminar on November 15, 2012. The title of the course was “Claims Handling Decisions & Consequences.”
News | Butler Featured in the Tampa Bay Times
Apr 06, 2018
Butler was featured in a Tampa Bay Times article regarding Fun Facts in the workplace. Did you know that Butler…
Events | Plrb/Lirb 2012 Central Regional Adjusters Conference
Nov 13, 2012 | By George McMullin
George spoke at the PLRB/LIRB Central Regional Adjusters Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois. The topic covered was “Subrogation: Products that Fail Repeatedly.”
News, Videos | 2019 Happy Hope Box Event
Sep 25, 2019 | By Richard Gable Jr., David Maldoff, George McMullin, Peter Vogt, Eric Zivitz
Butler is proud to work with the Message of Hope Foundation to help children who are enduring ongoing treatments across…
News | Butler Step Award- Brittney Bagiardi
Mar 30, 2018
The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service, Teamwork, Excellence, and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…
Events | Experimental Aviation: Industry, Claims, Litigation, And Releases
May 01, 2018
Join Butler Associate, Laura Heft, as she presents, “Experimental Aviation: Industry, Claims, Litigation, and Releases” at the 2018 AIA Conference in Austin…
News | Laura Heft: Western Loss Association Committee Member
Mar 16, 2018
Congratulations to Laura Heft, who was appointed as a committee member for the Western Loss Association.
News | John Garaffa Appointed To Property Insurance Law General Committee
Jul 16, 2020 | By John Garaffa
Congratulations to Partner John Garaffa for his appointment as Chair for the Property Insurance Law General Committee. This appointment will…
Events | Plrb Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference
Nov 10, 2015 | By Jonathan Barger
Jon Barger spoke at the 2015 Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference on November 10—11, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. John’s topic was,…
News | Sarah Burke Appointed to the Property & Liability Resource Bureau’s Affiliate Board
Mar 12, 2018 | By Sarah Burke
Congratulations to Sarah Burke for being appointed to the Property & Liability Resource Bureau’s Affiliate Board.
Events | Butler Partner Carol Rooney Will Be Presenting At The Floridas Paralegal Association
May 01, 2018 | By Carol Rooney
Partner Carol Rooney, Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice, will speak to Florida Paralegal Association members on Florida Appellate Law…
Events | 2012 Nasp Annual Conference
Nov 12, 2012 | By Scott Katz
Scott spoke at NASP’s 2012 Annual Conference. The topic was, “Using Ethics to Maximize Recoveries: Who Thought That Was Possible.”
News | James Shaw, Jr. Awarded the American Civil Liberties Union’s Greater Tampa Chapter First Amendment Award
Mar 09, 2018 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Partner James Shaw, Jr. was awarded the American Civil Liberties Union’s Greater Tampa Chapter First Amendment Award. James has a…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference- Damage By Multiple Perils
Apr 17, 2018 | By Christopher Ramey
Check out Chris Ramey and Chubb’s Coverage Director, Brandon Sipple, at the PLRB Claims Conference that addressed the “Damage by…
Events | 2012 Nasp Annual Conference
Nov 11, 2012 | By Mary Jo Kuusela
Mary Jo spoke at NASP’s 2012 Annual Conference. The topic was, “Subrogation College.”
News | International Women’s Day
Mar 08, 2018 | By Denise Anderson, Janice Buchman, Sarah Burke, Mihaela Cabulea, Erin Isdell, Tracy Jurgus, Mary Jo Kuusela, Ashley Mattingly, Kathy Maus, Jamie Combee Novaes, S. Cristina Perez, Kimberly Ramey, Carol Rooney, Yonit Rosengarten, Fay Ryan, Jessica Skarin
“LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT MAKING OTHERS BETTER AS A RESULT OF YOUR PRESENCE AND MAKING SURE THAT IMPACT LASTS IN YOUR…
Events | Clm Conference – Atlanta
Nov 06, 2015 | By Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery spoke at the 2015 CLM Conference on November 6, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. Michael’s topic was, “When Saying You’re…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference- Uninsured Motorist Claims: Complex Issues
Apr 16, 2018 | By David Krouk
David Krouk’s presented on “Uninsured Motorist Claims: Complex Issues” at the PLRB Claims Conference in Orlando on April 16th and…
Events | Clm’s Construction And Environmental Mini-Conference
Nov 09, 2012 | By Denise Anderson
Denise spoke at the CLM Construction and Environmental Mini-Conference. The topic covered was “2012’s Top Ten Cases Impacting Construction and Environmental Claims.”
News | The Veterans Consortium Recognizes a “Vip” – Volunteer Inspiring Pro Bono Douglas Berry
Feb 27, 2018
This article is originally a publication of The Veterans Consortium. Legal opinions may vary when based on subtle factual differences. All rights…
Events | Florida Advisory Committee On Arson Prevention (Facap) Seminar At The Fire College
Nov 04, 2015 | By William Collum
Jerry Albrecht and William Collum presented at the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention (FACAP) Seminar November 4 —6, 2015…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference- Multiple Claimant Cases: Minimizing Exposure
Apr 16, 2018 | By Kimberly Ramey
Butler Partner Kimberly Ramey and Crawford & Company’s Patricia Farve presented on “Multiple Claimant Cases: Minimizing Exposure” at the PLRB…
Events | Clm 2012 Webinar Series
Nov 07, 2012
Lewis Collins took part in the CLM 2012 Webinar Series on November 7, 2012. Lewis’ session was, “Time Sensitive Demands and Other Bad…
News | Tampa Bay G.I.R.L.S. Rock Awards Starr Brookins
Sep 19, 2019
Congratulations to Starr Brookins for being selected as an Honoree for the Tampa Bay G.I.R.L.S. Rock Awards Show! Starr was…
News | Charles Reynolds Appointed as a Member of the Supreme Court’s Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee
Feb 15, 2018
The Florida Bar Board of Governors has appointed Partner Charles “Chas” Reynolds as a member of the Supreme Court’s Judicial…
News | New Property Insurance Litigator’s Handbook (3rd Edition)
Feb 08, 2022 | By William (Bill) Lewis, Sarah Burke, Richard Gable Jr.
Butler congratulates its Partners on the release of the 3rd Edition of the ABA’s Property Insurance Litigator’s Handbook. This book…
Events | Large Loss Conference
Oct 29, 2012
Jerry Albrecht spoke at PLRB’s Large Loss Conference on October 29, 2012. Jerry’s topic was “Effect of Multiple Windstorm Events on the…
Events | Nasp Florida Chapter Meeting
Oct 17, 2012 | By George McMullin
George spoke at the NASP Florida Chapter Meeting on October 17, 2012. The topic covered was “Understanding and Drafting Releases.”
News | 2018 Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Annual Diversity Networking Social
Feb 13, 2018 | By John Garaffa, Thomas Keller
Every year, we are excited to sponsor the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Annual Diversity Networking Social. This HCBA Tampa Bay…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference- Appraisal Clauses: A State-By-State Analysis
Apr 15, 2018 | By Thomas Keller
Join Butler Partner, Thomas Keller, and co-presenter Andrew Deckert of American Strategic Insurance as they presented “Appraisal Clauses: A State-by-State Analysis” at…
Events | Plrb Large Loss Conference
Oct 28, 2015 | By L. Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson spoke at the PLRB Large Loss Conference, October 28—30, 2015, in Washington DC. Andy’s topic was, “Arson Investigation Practice Pointers.”
News | The Paul B. Butler Service Award Goes to Judy Fan
Jan 24, 2018
The Paul B. Butler Award recognizes an employee each year who exemplifies the firm’s commitment to Service, Teamwork, Excellence and…
Events | Plrb/Lirb 2012 Western Regional Adjusters Conference
Sep 05, 2012 | By George McMullin
George spoke at the PLRB/LIRB Western Regional Adjusters Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois. The topic covered was”Subrogation: Products that Fail Repeatedly.”
News | August – Welcome to our Newest Attorneys!
Sep 18, 2019 | By Sarah McDonald
We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!
News | Butler Presents STEP Award to Mercy Jimenez
Oct 28, 2021
Several times a year, the firm presents an employee with the STEP Award, recognizing outstanding service, teamwork, excellence and adherence…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference- Resolving Difficult Claims: Strategies For Property Adjusters
Apr 15, 2018 | By Jonathan Barger
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig Attorney, Jonathan Barger, along with co-presenter Nanci Smilie of Erie Insurance Group presented at the PLRB…
Events | Plrb Large Loss Conference
Oct 28, 2015 | By David Krouk
David Krouk will be speaking at the PLRB Large Loss Conference, October 28—30, 2015, in Washington DC. David’s topic is,…
News | Rick Parker Quoted in South Florida’s Newspaper, The Sun-sentinel
Jan 17, 2018 | By Julius “Rick” Parker III
Partner Rick Parker was recently quoted in an article written by one of South Florida’s top sources for breaking news,…
News | Welcome Wednesday | July 2021
Jul 21, 2021 | By Katelyn Wood, Udoka (Dee) Nwosu, Ryan Reynolds
We extend a warm welcome to Katelyn Lokuta, Dee Nwosu, Garrett McLearen, and Ryan Reynolds, the newest members to join…
Events | Nasp Chapter Meeting
Aug 23, 2012 | By George McMullin
George spoke on a NASP Chapter Meeting on August 23, 2012. The topic was “How Process Improvements Can Increase Subrogation Recoveries.”
Events | Subrogation Litigation: Skills & Management Conference
Mar 23, 2018
Join Butler Partner, Hobart Hind, as he presented “Litigation Coalitions – Common Alliances and Strange Bedfellows” at the Subrogation Litigation: Skills…
News | Our Newest Senior Associate!
Jan 10, 2018
Join us in celebrating our newest Senior Associate! Congratulations to Katelyn Ferry in Tampa!
News, Videos | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021
Jan 18, 2021
Join us in commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his struggles to fight against prejudice.
Events | Fdcc Annual Meeting
Aug 01, 2012
Lewis spoke at the FDCC Annual meeting in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada on August 1, 2012. Lewis spoke on the topic of “Third…
Events | Clm 2018 Annual Conference – Subrogating Catastrophic Industrial Accidents: Finding The Holes In The “Swiss Cheese”
Mar 15, 2018 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Houston, TX at the CLM 2018 Annual Conference on the topic of…
News | Our Newest Partners
Jan 02, 2018 | By Sarah Burke, Aaron Jacobs, Jason Seitz
Join us in celebrating our newest Partners! Congratulations to Sarah Burke, Aaron Jacobs and Jason Seitz!
News | Welcome Wednesday | January 2021
Jan 20, 2021 | By Shaniqua Biggins, Barry Burkett
We extend a warm welcome to Benoy Sanil, Shaniqua Biggins, Barry Burkett, Michael Rainey, and Michael Ball, the newest members…
News | HCBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Social | Thanks to All Who Joined!
Mar 31, 2021 | By John Garaffa, Dericka Burke, Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh, Yonit Rosengarten
We would like to thank all of our attorneys who joined the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s (HCBA) Diversity & Inclusion…
Events | Plrb/Lirb 2012 Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference
Jun 26, 2012 | By George McMullin
George spoke at the PLRB/LIRB Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. The topic covered was “Subrogation: Products that Fail…
News | Congratulations to James Shaw, Jr.!
Sep 18, 2019 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Join us in congratulating James Shaw, Jr. for being elected to the Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties…
Events | It’s About More Than The Cake
Mar 08, 2018 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
James Shaw from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig and Chairman of the Legal Panel for the Greater Tampa Chapter of the…
Events | 9th Annual Rimkus Ce Seminar
Jun 21, 2012
Alan and Charles spoke at the RIMKUS 8th Annual Continuing Education Seminar. Alan’s topic was, “Misrepresentation and Fraud” on June 20th…
News | HCBA Diversity & Inclusion Networking Social
Sep 09, 2019 | By John Garaffa, Thomas Keller, William Linero Jr., Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh
Butler is proud to sponsor the 2019 HCBA Diversity Committee’s annual networking event. Partners William Linero, Jr., Thomas Keller and John…
Events | 2018 Rca Meeting – Introduction To Subrogation And Efficiently Handling A Subrogation Claim
Mar 01, 2018 | By Zachary Jett
Zachary Jett from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Raleigh, NC at the 2018 RCA Meeting on the topic of “Introduction…
Events | Western Loss Association
Sep 23, 2015 | By Jonathan Barger
Clark Schirle and Jonathan Barger will be speaking at the Western Loss Association 2015 Fall Conference on September 24, 2015…
Events | Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee Conference
Jun 14, 2012
Gina spoke at this year’s Florida Insurance Fraud Committee Conference in Orlando. The presentation was titled: Legal Update 2012: Decisions and Statutory…
News | The 2018 Florida Best Lawyers Edition
Dec 13, 2017 | By John Weihmuller
The 2018 Florida Best Lawyers Edition is finally here! The Best Lawyers list is compiled by peer-review surveys that leading…
Events | 40th Annual Arson Seminar – In The Heat Of The Battle
Mar 01, 2018
Mohammad Mubarak from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig will be presenting in Ocala, FL at the 40th Annual Arson Seminar on the topic of “In…
Events | Subrogating Market Share Claims
Sep 17, 2015 | By Hobart Hind Jr., Dean Rauchwerger
Hobie Hind (Tampa) and Dean S. Rauchwerger (Chicago) of Butler’s subrogation department presented a continuing education seminar on “Subrogating Market…
Events | Paf’s 2012 Spring Seminar
Jun 01, 2012 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
James spoke at PAF’s 2012 Spring Seminar. The topic was, “Civil Liberties and New Technology.”
News | Congratulations Amanda Griffin! 2017-18 Bar Leadership Institute Class
Dec 05, 2017
Congratulations to Amanda Griffin for being selected for the Hillsborough County Bar Association 2017—18 Bar Leadership Institute class! Amanda was…
Events | Namic Claims Conference – Aerial Imagery – Advantages And Liabilities: A Discussion Panel
Feb 07, 2018 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
James Shaw from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Orlando, FL at the 2018 NAMIC Claims Conference on the topic…
Events | Efiling And Technology In The Second District Court Of Appeal
May 01, 2012
Jared Krukar, with the Honorable Stevan T. Northcutt of the Florida Second District Court of Appeal, developed and presented to…
eALERTS, News | Epson Recalls Power Adapters Sold With Epson Scanners Due To Burn And Fire Hazards
May 04, 2020
This recall involves the power adapter sold with Epson V-series (V30/V33/V37/V300/V330/V370) scanners. The recalled adapters are black with a power…
News | Happy Holidays 2017
Dec 01, 2017
With a cheerful spirit, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig sends season’s greetings and good wishes to you and your family. May…
Events | Windstorm Insurance Conference – Commercial Claim Boot Camp: A Guide To Handling Commercial Windstorm Claims
Jan 17, 2018 | By William Collum
William Collum from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Orlando, FL at the Windstorm Insurance Conference on the topic of…
Events | National Property Subrogation Strategies Execusummit
Apr 17, 2012 | By Scott Katz
Scott presented at the 9th Annual National Property Subrogation Strategies ExecuSummit. The presentation was, “The Made Whole Rule in Property Subrogation Cases.”
News | Butler Step Award Selected – Anna Zagoriy
Nov 28, 2017
The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…
News | James Shaw, Jr. Elected to ACLU Chair
Mar 13, 2020 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Partner James Shaw, Jr. has been elected as Chair for the ACLU of Florida State’s Legal Panel. Please join us…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Senior Associate
Oct 16, 2020
Please join us in congratulating Nicolas Pazos for becoming our latest Senior Associate! Nicolas practices in our First-Party Property Coverage…
Events | Windstorm Insurance Conference – How To Maximize Claim Recovery For Insureds And Carriers
Jan 17, 2018 | By Sean Ravenel
Sean Ravenel from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Orlando, FL at the Windstorm Insurance Conference on the topic of…
News | Rich Gable: Vice Chair for FDCC Property Insurance Section
Aug 08, 2019 | By Richard Gable Jr.
Join us in congratulating Partner Rich Gable for being appointed Vice-Chair of the Property Insurance Section of the Federation of…
News | Scott Frank’s Article – Florida Defense Lawyer Association’s Trial Advocate Quarterly
Nov 13, 2017 | By Scott Frank
Partner Scott Frank’s article from the Florida Defense Lawyer Association’s Trial Advocate Quarterly, “Guideline to Voir Dire Issues and Challenges…
News | Step Award Winner – Jennifer Huber
Mar 16, 2020
The firm is pleased to announce Jennifer Huber is the most recent recipient of the STEP Award, demonstrating Service, Teamwork,…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Apr 15, 2012 | By Matthew Peaire
Matt spoke at the PLRB 2012 Claims Conference. The topic was, “Identifying Subrogation & Recovery Following a Weather Catastrophe.”
Events | Windstorm Insurance Conference – Filling Up On Florida Property Case Law
Jan 17, 2018 | By Thomas Keller
Thomas Keller from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Orlando, FL at the Windstorm Insurance Conference on the topic of…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Apr 15, 2012 | By Jonathan Barger
Jonathan spoke at the PLRB 2012 Claims Conference. The topic was, “Art of Persuasion For The Claims Professional.”
News | Butler Step Award Winner – Brooke Broderick
Aug 06, 2019
Butler is pleased to announce that the latest winner of the STEP award is Brooke Broderick. The STEP award recognizes…
News | Denise Anderson: Co-chair of the 2nd Annual Construction Defect Conference Execusummit
Nov 02, 2017 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson was selected to be the Co-Chair of the 2nd Annual Construction Defect Conference for ExecuSummit. This conference is held…
eALERTS, News | Pier 1 Recalls Three-Wick Halloween Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Aug 20, 2020
This recall involves Pier 1 Imports’ three-wick Halloween candles in the scents ‘Scary Black Cherry’ and ‘Death by Chocolate.’ The…
News | Suzanne DeCopain Featured on the Journey to Esquire Podcast
Jan 27, 2021
Congratulations to attorney Suzanne DeCopain for being featured on the Journey to Esquire Podcast! Suzanne serves on the Board of…
Events | Philadelphia Loss Conference’s Member Meeting – Shelter From The Storm: An Overview Of Additional Living Expense Coverage And Particular Issues Arising With Hurricanes
Jan 16, 2018
Michael McLaughlin from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Conshohocken, PA at the Philadelphia Loss Conference’s Member Meeting on the…
Events | Fire Investigation & Fire Spread Seminar
Aug 12, 2015 | By Matthew Peaire, Dean Rauchwerger
Matthew W. Peaire and Dean S. Rauchwerger presented, on August 12, 2015, a client continuing education seminar on “Effective Fire Investigations and Fire Spread…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Apr 15, 2012 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Hobie spoke at the PLRB 2012 Claims Conference. The topic was, “Property Trends in Subrogation.”
News | Abraham Shakfeh: Co-chair for HCBA Diversity Committee
Aug 02, 2019 | By Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh
Attorney Abraham Shakfeh works to help showcase the culture and diversity of the Tampa Bay area in his position as co-chair…
Events | Covid Claim – Where we Are and Where We are Going
Apr 12, 2021 | By John Garaffa
Partner John Garaffa presented on a panel at the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section’s Hot…
Events | 2017 Dri Insurance Coverage And Practice Symposium – Hot Topics In Problem Jurisdictions
Dec 08, 2017 | By Matthew Lavisky
Matthew Lavisky from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Dan D. Kohane presented in New York, NY at the 2017…
Events | Fdcc Annual Meeting
Jul 26, 2015 | By Richard Gable Jr.
Richard Gable will be participating in a panel discussion at the FDCC Annual Meeting on July 26—31, 2015 in Banff,…
Events | 63rd Iaai Annual Training Conference
Apr 12, 2012
Jerry spoke at the 63rd IAAI Annual Training Conference. The topic was, “Examinations Under Oath”
News | James Shaw, Jr. Named “Member of the Month” by the Phi Delta Phi
Aug 01, 2019 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Partner James Michael Shaw, Jr. was recently named as the “Member of the Month” for Phi Delta Phi’s Barrister Brief, a monthly…
News | Cyber Security Awareness Month
Oct 11, 2017
Join us in celebrating Cyber Security Awareness Month! To view, Butler’s Cyber Loss Attorneys click here.
News | Presenting the 2020 Paul B. Butler Service Award
Jan 29, 2021 | By Carol Serrano, Dom Le Cao
The firm is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Paul B. Butler Service Award. The award is given…
News | Proud to Sponsor the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
Oct 04, 2017
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig sponsored The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program Silver Anniversary Dinner and Awards banquet. For years Butler has…
Events | The Do’s and Don’ts of Subrogation for Adjusters and Fire Investigators
Mar 04, 2020 | By Mary Jo Kuusela
Partner Mary Jo Kuusela as she presented “The Do’s and Don’ts of Subrogation for Adjusters and Fire Investigators” at the…
Events | INSURANCE POLICY CONDITIONS: Tools for Solid Claim Investigation
Aug 13, 2020 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Partner Timothy Engelbrecht presented for the Southern Loss Association’s CE Seminar on August 13, 2020. This presentation discussed using insurance…
Events | 2nd Annual Construction Defect, Claims Litigation Strategies Execusummit – Construction Risk Transfer
Dec 05, 2017 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig was a moderator for a presentation in Uncasville, CT at the 2nd Annual Construction…
Events | 2015 Clm Southern California Conference | Subrogation – Federal Tort Claims Act: Fundamentals & Practical Strategies For Ftca Recovery Claims Against The United States – The Ultimate Deep Pocket!
Jul 16, 2015 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean S. Rauchwerger presented at the 2015 CLM Southern California Conference on July 16—17, 2015, comprising Product Liability, Subrogation, and…
Events | Execusummit
Apr 01, 2012 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the ExecuSummit. His topic was “FTCA Fundamentals & Strategies: What To Do When The King Does…
News | Butler Step Award Selected
Sep 29, 2017
The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…
Events | William Collum 2020 FACAP Double Feature
Mar 04, 2020 | By William Collum
Senior Associate William Collum presented two classes at the 2020 FACAP Annual Arson Seminar on March 4, 2020, in Ocala,…
Events | Fdcc 2012 Winter Meeting
Mar 03, 2012 | By John Weihmuller
John spoke at the FDCC 2012 Winter Meeting’s Section Program.
News | July – Welcome to our Newest Attorneys!
Jul 31, 2019 | By Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh
We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!
Events | Plrb Large Loss Conference – Anatomy Of A Catastrophic Burn Case: How To Resolve
Nov 15, 2017
Lewis Collins from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Ft. Worth, Texas at the PLRB Large Loss Conference on the topic…
News | Our Newest Senior Associates!
Aug 30, 2017 | By Geoffrey Waguespack
Join us in celebrating our newest Senior Associates! Congratulations to Morgan Vasigh in Tampa, Martá Brown in Charlotte, and Geoffrey…
Events | In-House Client Seminar
Mar 01, 2012 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the In-house client seminar. His topic was “Litigation Alternatives: Negotiation and Mediation”.
News | Butler Awarded “Top Workplaces” Award By Tampa Bay Times For The 5th Year
May 05, 2020
Our employees are the strength of our business, and we are proud to be a “Top Workplace” Winner for the…
Events | Plrb Large Loss Conference – A Loss Trifecta – Bytes, Bankruptcy & Business Interruption
Nov 15, 2017 | By K. Clark Schirle
Clark Schirle from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Ft. Worth, Texas at the PLRB Large Loss Conference on the topic…
Events | Litigation Alternatives: Negotiation And Mediation
Mar 01, 2012 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger presented at an in-house client seminar in March 2012.He discussed “Litigation Alternatives: Negotiation and Mediation.”
Events | Harrismartin’s Hurricanes Irma & Maria Conference – Flood, Wind, And Concurrent Causation
Nov 14, 2017
J. Pablo Cáceres from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Miami Beach, FL at the HarrisMartin’s Hurricanes Irma & Maria Conference…
Events | Rimkus 12th Annual Continuing Education Seminar
Jun 24, 2015 | By John Garaffa, Matthew Peaire
John Garaffa and Matt Peaire will be presenting at RIMKUS’ 12th Annual Continuing Education Seminar in Tampa, FL. John and Matt’s…
News | Happy National Aviation Day!
Aug 18, 2017
Join us in celebrating National Aviation Day! To view Butler’s Aviation Attorneys click here.
Events | Claims & Litigation Management Alliance(Clm) Annual Conference
Mar 01, 2012 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the 2012 Claims & Litigation Management Alliance(CLM) Annual Conference. His topic was “Strategy—The Big Difference Between…
News | Butler Step Award Selected
Jul 17, 2017
The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…
Events | 5th Annual Bad Faith Claims & Litigation Strategies Execusummit – Who Is Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf?
Nov 08, 2017 | By David Krouk, Kathy Maus
Kathy Maus and David Krouk from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Beth Zaro Green presented in Uncasville, CT at…
Events | Dri Bad Faith Insurance Litigation Seminar
Jun 18, 2015 | By Lee Craig
Lee Craig will be speaking at the DRI Bad Faith Insurance Litigation Seminar on June 18, 2015 in Chicago, IL. Lee’s topic…
Events | Insurance Committee On Arson Control (Icac) 2012
Feb 28, 2012
Jerry spoke at the Insurance Committee on Arson Control (ICAC) 2012. The topic is, “Legal Update.”
News | Congratulations to our Newest Senior Associates!
Jul 11, 2019 | By D. Grayson Kelly, Michael Wolfer
Please join us in congratulating Michael Wolfer and Gray Kelly for achieving the Senior Associate designation in our firm. We…
News | The 2017 Super Lawyers List is Here!
Jun 29, 2017 | By Richard Gable Jr., Joshua Golembe, James Hickman, Kathy Maus, John Weihmuller
The 2017 Super Lawyers List is here! Super Lawyers, a rating service for outstanding lawyers that utilizes independent research, peer…
Events | Nasp 2017 Conference – Hiding In Plain Sight: Finding Recoveries In Claims Where It Might Not Be So Obvious
Nov 05, 2017 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Hobie Hind from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Justin Debenedectis , presented in Austin, TX at the NASP…
Events | Hsa Engineers Event
Feb 23, 2012
Curt spoke in Tampa at an HSA Engineers event. The course was called: The Examination Under Oath and The Right To Take…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Partners of 2020!
Jan 01, 2020 | By T. Nicholas Goanos
As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners!
News | June – Welcome to our Newest Attorneys!
Jun 26, 2019 | By Vincent Fernandez, Khrystyne Rasmussen
We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!
News | Welcome Wednesday – August 26
Aug 26, 2020 | By Brigette Perl
We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family! Click their pictures to read more…
Events | Nasp 2017 Conference – Please Tell Me I Didn’t Just Read That!! – How To Keep Unwanted Materials Out Of Claims Files, And What To Do When You Find It When Preparing Responses To Discovery
Nov 05, 2017 | By Matthew Peaire
Matthew Peaire from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Austin, TX at the NASP 2017 Conference on the topic of…
Events | Iadc Midyear Meeting
Feb 13, 2012 | By Kathy Maus
Kathy Maus presented at IADC Midyear Meeting. The presentation was on, “What’s Hot in Construction Defect Litigation.”
News | Recognizing the Best Lawyers in America
Aug 27, 2020 | By Kathy Maus, William (Bill) Lewis, John Weihmuller
Please join us in congratulating our Partners for being recognized on “The Best Lawyers in America” list for 2021. Recognition…
Events | Plrb Western Regional Adjusters Conference
Jun 16, 2015 | By Jonathan Barger
Jon Barger spoke at the 2015 Western Regional Adjusters Conference on June 16—17, 2015 in Frisco, TX. John’s topic was,…
Events | 2017 Clm Southeast Conference – Removing Trial Blinders: Mediating On The Eve Of Trial
Nov 03, 2017
Michael Montgomery from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Atlanta, Georgia at the 2017 CLM Southeast Conference on the topic of…
Events | Windstorm 2012
Jan 30, 2012 | By William (Bill) Lewis
Bill spoke at WINDSTORM 2012. The topic was, “Adjustment Techniques Never Stay the Same: How Recent Statutory and Legal Changes Impact…
News | Butler Named Tier-1 Firm in Tampa
Nov 08, 2021
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has been named a Tier 1 firm in Tampa and Tallahassee for Insurance Law by U.S….
Events | 2017 Clm Southeast Conference – Hot Off The Press: A Look At The 2017 Nfpa 921
Nov 03, 2017 | By Jessica Skarin
Jessica Skarin from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Atlanta, Georgia at the 2017 CLM Southeast Conference on the topic of…
Events | Clm Florida Annual Meeting
Jan 26, 2012 | By Denise Anderson, Carol Rooney
Denise Anderson and Carol Rooney presented at CLM’s Florida Annual Meeting. The panel presentation was on, “Managing Costs in Construction Defect Litigation.”
News | The Comprehensive Guide to Lost Profits and Other Commercial Damages, Third Edition
Mar 01, 2014
The 3rd Edition of The Comprehensive Guide to Lost Profits and Other Commercial Damages, edited by Nancy J. Fannon and Jonathan…
Events | 2017 Dri Northeast Regional Claims Conference – Bad Faith: Defusing The Fuse
Nov 02, 2017 | By Kathy Maus
Kathy Maus from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Peter Kochenburger, presented in Hartford, CT at the 2017 DRI Northeast…
Events | Northwest Loss Association
Jan 01, 2012 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger presented at the Northwest Loss Association January 2012 conference.He discussed “Subrogation: Initial Recognition, Roadblocks and Strategies for Effective…
News | Partner William Linero Accepted Into IADC
Jun 17, 2019 | By William Linero Jr.
Join us in congratulating Partner William Linero for being accepted into the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). This is a prestigious…
News | Mihaela Cabulea Appointed to Appellate Court Rules Committee
Jun 07, 2019 | By Mihaela Cabulea
We are pleased to announce that Mihaela Cabulea has been appointed by the President of The Florida Bar to the Appellate Court Rules Committee,…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Senior Associates | 2021
Apr 15, 2021 | By Ashley Mattingly, Erin Isdell, T. Wiley Hodges
Join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Senior Associates: Ashley Mattingly, Erin Isdell, and Thomas Hodges. Each of them have…
Events | Ceu Institute Presentation
Dec 13, 2011 | By Scott Katz
Scott presented at the CEU Institute. The title was, “Spoliation of Evidence.”
News | Happy National Subrogation Day!
Jun 28, 2017
Join us in celebrating National Subrogation Day! To view, Butler’s Subrogation & Recovery Team click here.
News | Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch
Aug 28, 2020 | By T. Wiley Hodges, Erin Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, Thais Passerieu, Samantha Satish, James Walsh, Michael Wolfer
Please join us in congratulating our attorneys for their inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch….
Events | Live Burn – Top 5 Subrogation Issues
Oct 26, 2017 | By Zachary Jett
Zachary Jett from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Cary, NC at the Live Burn Event on the topic of “Top…
Events | Florida Construction Law Seminar
Jun 11, 2015 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson moderated a panel discussing, “Navigating the Minefields of the Tripartite Relationship” at MC Consultants’ Florida Construction Law Seminar…
News | Katelyn Ferry Appointed Parliamentarian for HCBA
Jun 04, 2019
Join us in congratulating Katelyn Ferry for being appointed Parliamentarian for the Hillsborough County Bar Association. The Hillsborough County Bar…
News | Katelyn Mae Ferry, Young Lawyers Division Liaison to the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation
Jun 12, 2017
Congratulations to Attorney Katelyn Mae Ferry for being appointed as the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Liaison to the Hillsborough County…
Events | Aci Bad Faith Litigation Conference
Nov 30, 2011
Lewis spoke at the American Conference Institute’s Bad Faith Litigation Conference. The title was, “Innovative Pre-Trial Strategies for Defending Against Bad…
News | Cory Person Elected to Serve as a Director of the Hillsborough County Bar Association!
Jun 08, 2017
Congratulations to Partner Cory Person! He was elected to serve as a Director of the Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA)…
Events | Medical Claim Defense Network’s Board(Mcdn) Conference – Under Review: Pre-Suit Discovery (State Farm V. Shands)
Oct 26, 2017
Alan Nisberg from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Orlando, FL at the Medical Claim Defense Network’s Board (MCDN) Conference…
News | Super Lawyers 2019
Jun 03, 2019 | By Joshua Golembe, James Hickman, John Weihmuller
The 2019 Super Lawyer’s List is here and we’re excited to show you our latest Super Lawyers and Rising Stars at Butler!…
News | Butler Step Award Selected
May 05, 2017
The STEP Award recognizes Butler employees whose efforts reflect exceptional Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles. Often, winners have performed noteworthy…
News | Step Award Winner – Terisha Marksman Bailey
Dec 30, 2019
The firm is pleased to announce that Terisha Marksman Bailey is the latest recipient of the STEP Award, demonstrating Service,…
Events | Florida Chamber Of Commerce 5th Annual Insurance Summit
Nov 17, 2011 | By John Weihmuller
John spoke at the Florida Chamber of Commerce 5th Annual Insurance Summit in Orlando. The topic was, “Bad Faith: The Trial…
Events | Facap / Iasiu Joint Conference – Fire In The Courtroom: Lessons Learned In The Heat Of Battle
Oct 19, 2017 | By Matthew Peaire
Gerald Albrecht, Matthew Peaire and Mohammad Mubarak from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Orlando, FL at the FACAP IASIU Joint…
News | John Garaffai is Now the Committee Chair for the Tips Property Insurance Law Committee
May 04, 2017 | By John Garaffa
Partner John Garaffa was selected to become the Committee Chair for the TIPS Property Insurance Law Committee for the years…
Events | Plrb/Lirb 2011 Regional Adjusters Conference
Nov 08, 2011 | By David Krouk
David Krouk presented the Expected or Intended Conduct session at PLRB/LIRB 2011 Regional Adjusters Conference.
Events | American Bar Association Spring Meeting
May 07, 2015 | By John Garaffa
John Garaffa spoke on a panel at the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section’s Property Insurance Law…
News | Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces 2017 by the Tampa Bay Times
Apr 12, 2017
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP was recently named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces 2017 by the Tampa Bay Times. Our employees were…
News | Butler Sponsors 4th Annual Construction Defect Execusummit
Dec 10, 2019 | By Denise Anderson
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the 4th Annual Construction Defect ExecuSummit on December 10-11, 2019. This event…
Events | Plrb/Lirb 2011 Regional Adjusters Conferences
Nov 08, 2011
Steve Rawls topresented the Construction Defect Litigation session at PLRB/LIRB 2011 Regional Adjusters Conference.
News | Hurricane Season 2019 Begins!
Jun 01, 2019
Saturday, June 1st marks the start of the 2019 Hurricane season and will last until November 30th. While forecasts call…
News | Jonathan Barger was Recognized at the 2017 Plrb Claims Conference
Mar 31, 2017 | By Jonathan Barger
At the 2017 PLRB Claims Conference & Insurance Expo in Boston, Senior Associate Jonathan Barger was bestowed the Outstanding Presentations…
Events | Western Loss Association Annual Meeting – Property Claim Ethics
Oct 19, 2017 | By Jonathan Barger
Jonathan Barger from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Delavan, WI at the Western Loss Association Annual Meeting on the topic…
Events | Nasp Annual Conference
Nov 06, 2011 | By Matthew Peaire
Matt Peaire gave a presentation on how SIU can assist a subrogation investigation.
News | Butler Step Award Selected – Laura Hudson
May 31, 2019
The firm is pleased to announce that Laura Hudson is the latest recipient of the STEP award, recognizing firm employees for…
Events | Aba Tips Property Insurance Law Committee
May 07, 2015 | By Richard Gable Jr.
Richard Gable spoke at the ABA TIPS Property Insurance Law Committee, Spring CLE on May 7—9, 2015 in San Antonio,…
News | Diane Barnes-reynolds is a Member of the Plrb Claims Conference Committee
Mar 10, 2017
Diane Barnes-Reynolds is a member of the PLRB Claims Conference Committee which hosts the event in Boston, Massachusetts on March…
Events | 2017 Clm & Business Insurance Construction Conference – There’s Nothing Wrong With The Construction, But It’s Still Your Fault!
Oct 10, 2017 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenters Michele Blais, Chad Dunigan, and David Smith presented in San…
Events | 2015 Bad Faith Litigation Strategies Execusummit – Spring Session
May 05, 2015 | By David Krouk
David Krouk spoke at the 2015 Bad Faith Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit – Spring Session on May 5—6, 2015 in Ucasville,…
Events | Nasp Annual Conference
Nov 06, 2011 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz presented, “The Made Whole Rule in Property Subrogation Cases.”
News | Matthew Lavisky Named Event Chair for Fins
May 31, 2019 | By Matthew Lavisky
Partner Matt Lavisky has been named Event Chair for the FDLA’s first annual Florida Insurance Network Symposium (FINS). Congratulations, Matt!…
News | Best Lawyers – 2023 Edition
Aug 19, 2022 | By John Weihmuller, David Krouk, Carol Rooney, Denise Anderson, Timothy Engelbrecht, J. Pablo Cáceres, William (Bill) Lewis, Matthew Lavisky, Matthew Peaire, Kathy Maus
Join us in congratulating our attorneys who were recognized in the 2023 Best Lawyers publication! Click on their icons to…
News | Jessica Skarin Appointed Lead Chair for Subrogation Committee
Dec 06, 2019 | By Jessica Skarin
Join us in congratulating Jessica Skarin for being appointed as Lead Chair of the Subrogation Committee for the CLM. The CLM,…
News | May – Welcome to our Newest Attorneys!
May 24, 2019 | By Dericka Burke, Yoniece Dixon, Stephen Udagawa
We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!
News | Michael Montgomery is Now President of Clm’s Alabama Chapter
Feb 21, 2017 | By Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery is now the President of the Claims and Litigation Management’s (CLM) Alabama Chapter. Congratulations, Michael!
eALERTS, News | Schneider Electric Recalls Surgeloc™ Surge Protection Devices Due to Fire Hazard
Oct 30, 2020
This recall involves Schneider Electric Surgeloc Surge Protection Devices. The 3-wire and 4-wire devices are primarily installed in commercial/industrial applications…
Events | Fall Claims Educational Seminar – Third-Party Liability Coverage In Florida
Oct 10, 2017 | By Yonit Rosengarten, Fay Ryan
Fay Ryan and Yonit Rosengarten from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Sarasota, FL at the FCCI Fall Claims Educational…
Events | Facap Seminar
Nov 02, 2011
Gina Smith taught a course entitled “Case Law Updates” at the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention Annual Training Seminar, Florida…
Events | 2015 Bad Faith Litigation Strategies Execusummit – Spring Session
May 05, 2015 | By Kathy Maus
Kathy Maus spoke at the 2015 Bad Faith Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit – Spring Session on May 5—6, 2015 in Ucasville,…
News | Drone Insurance: Because You will Crash Your Drone
Feb 17, 2017 | By Ryan Hilton, James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Ryan Hilton and James Shaw, Jr., Partners at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, were featured in NerdWallet.com’s latest article written by…
Events | 2017 Clm & Business Insurance Construction Conference – Challenging Experts In Building Product Cases: Clearing The Smoke And Smashing The Mirrors
Oct 10, 2017
Michael Montgomery from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenters Valerie Garcia, Aaron Lorentz, Theresa Touchton and Lee Wright presented in…
Events | International Association Of Arson Investigators (“Iaai”), Illinois Chapter
Nov 01, 2011 | By Jonathan Barger
Jon Barger will be speaking at the International Association of Arson Investigators (“IAAI”), Illinois Chapter on November 1—12, 2011 John’s…
News | Charles Reynolds is Now Vice Chair for the Partnering with Industry Task Force for Dri
Feb 06, 2017
Charles Reynolds is now the Vice-Chair for the Partnering with Industry Task Force for the Defense Research Institute (DRI), a…
News | Butler Sponsors DRI Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium
Dec 05, 2019 | By Hudson Jones, Matthew Lavisky, Kathy Maus, Kimberly Ramey
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Defense and Research Institute (DRI) Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium on…
News, Videos | Butler Presents the IMPACT Award for 2020
Feb 15, 2021 | By J. Blake Hunter
The production and distribution of scholarly content for the legal and insurance industry has been a critical component of Butler’s…
News | The Paul B. Butler Service Award Goes to Dini Maharaj and Kelly Miller
Jan 31, 2017
The recipient of The Paul B. Butler Service Award is chosen from among that year’s winners of the STEP award….
News | Welcome Wednesday | November 2021
Nov 17, 2021 | By April Johnson, Patrick Lindley, Joseph Steadman, Amanda Mendez, Lauren Maddox
We extend a warm welcome to April Johnson, Patrick Lindley, Joseph Steadman, Yazen Alami, Amanda Mendez, Kevin Griffith, and Lauren…
Events | 4th Annual Cyber Liabilities Insurance Execusummit
Apr 21, 2015 | By Matthew Peaire
Matthew Peaire spoke at the 4th Annual Cyber Liabilities Insurance ExecuSummit. Matt’s presentation was entitled, “Subrogation & Cyber Liability Insurance 2015 Update.”
Events | Nasp Webinar
Oct 21, 2011 | By George McMullin
George McMullin gave NASP Webinar on Improving Recoveries by Understanding the Investigation of the Electrically-Caused Fire.
News | Scott Katz was Appointed the Lead Chair for the Claims and Litigation Management’s Subrogation Committee
Nov 29, 2016 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz was appointed the Lead Chair for the Claims and Litigation Management’s Subrogation Committee. The CLM is the largest…
News | Suzanne Decopain Awarded the Geba Young Lawyers Award
Apr 23, 2019
HELPING THE COMMUNITY Congratulations to Suzanne DeCopain for her upstanding work in the community, earning her the GEBA Young Lawyers Award….
News | Butler Step Award Selected
Nov 21, 2016
Christine Turner is the next recipient of the STEP Award for going above-and-beyond. Christine exemplifies Service Teamwork Excellence and Principles with…
News | Welcome Wednesday | April 2021
Apr 28, 2021
We extend a warm welcome to Aimee Nielsen, Christian Gonzalez-Rivera and Kaley Dreyer, the newest members to join our Butler…
Community News, News | Getting in the Spirit! Butler Helps Donate Food To The Community
Dec 07, 2022
At Butler, we believe in helping our communities through service. In the spirit of the season, our Chicago and Miami…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Mar 29, 2015 | By David Krouk
David Krouk spoke at the 2015 PLRB Claims Conference on March 29—April 1, 2015 in Anaheim, CA. David’s topic was,…
Events | Annual Conference Of The National Association Of Subrogation Professionals (Nasp)
Nov 01, 2011 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the 2011 Annual Conference of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP). His topic was “Federal…
News | Carol Rooney Named Co-chair of the Fdla’s Women & Law Committee
Sep 28, 2016 | By Carol Rooney
Carol Rooney has officially been named Co-Chair of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association’s Women and Law Committee. The FDLA was formed…
Events | Plrb Central Regional Adjusters Conference – Assignment Of Benefits Strategies
Sep 06, 2017 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Tim Engelbrecht from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in New Orleans, LA at the Central PLRB 2017 Regional Adjusters Conference on…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Mar 29, 2015 | By Jonathan Barger
Jonathan Barger spoke at the 2015 PLRB Claims Conference on March 29—April 1, 2015 in Anaheim, CA. Jonathan’s topic was, “The Innocent Co-insured:…
News | Jonathan Kernizan | Featured on STU Law News
Feb 17, 2021
Attorney Jonathan Kernizan was recently featured on an article showcasing prominent alumni from St. Thomas University College of Law in…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference
Mar 29, 2015 | By Christopher Ramey
Christopher Ramey presented a workshop at the PLRB 2015 Claims Conference entitled, “Adjusting Catastrophic Time Element Losses.”
News | Remembering Robert Vaughn, Butler Partner
Apr 17, 2019
Tampa, Florida – Robert E. “Bob” Vaughn passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was 61 years old. Bob…
News | Alan Nisberg Achieves Board Certification in Business Litigation
Sep 19, 2016
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Alan Nisberg has achieved a Board Certification in Business…
eALERTS, News | Stelpro Design Recalls Sonoma Wall Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Apr 06, 2020
This recall involves ASSO and ASSOS Sonoma wall fan heaters. The heaters are white, with the Stelpro name on the…
Events | North Carolina Association Of Defense Attorneys’ Seminar – Top 5 Questions To Have Answered Before Filing A Federal Msj
Aug 18, 2017 | By T. Nicholas Goanos
Nicholas Goanos from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Greensboro, NC at the NCADA Seminar on the topic of “Top…
Events | Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference 2011
Oct 20, 2011 | By David Maldoff
David spoke at the HarrisMartin Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference. Steve spoke at the HarrisMartin Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference. The topic was, “Status of Insurance…
News | Scott Frank Achieves Board Certification in Civil Trial Law
Sep 22, 2016
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Scott Frank has achieved a Board Certification in Civil…
eALERTS, News | Southern Motion Recalls “Wireless Power” Reclining Furniture Due to Fire Hazard
Apr 06, 2020
This recall involves “Wireless Power” reclining furniture powered by lithium-ion batteries. The batteries are installed internally as an optional equipment…
News, Spotlights | Attorney Spotlight | Bret Freeman
Feb 18, 2021
Butler is proud to spotlight one of its rising Associates, Bret Freeman. His success as an attorney is attributed to…
News | Charles Reynolds Honored for Construction Defect Committee Service
Aug 10, 2016
At the Annual Meeting for the International Association of Defense Council, Charles Reynolds was recognized for his commitment and service…
Events | Sla 25th Annual Property Seminar – Top 10 Issues In Coverage & Subrogation
Aug 10, 2017 | By T. Nicholas Goanos, Zachary Jett
Nicholas Goanos and Zachary Jett from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Alpharetta, GA at the Southern Loss Association’s 25th Annual Property…
Events | Plrb/Lirb 2011 Regional Adjusters Conferences
Sep 07, 2011 | By David Krouk
David Krouk and Steve Rawls presented at the PLRB/LIRB 2011 Regional Adjusters Conferences.
News | Butler Awarded “Top Workplaces” Award by Tampa Bay Times
Apr 11, 2019
Our employees are the strength of our business, and we are proud to be a “Top Workplace” Winner for the…
Events | Fdcc Leadership Institute
Jul 25, 2011
Lewis Collins Jr. spoke at the FDCC Leadership Institute. July 25th Opening Address: The Case for Leadership.
eALERTS, News | Coulter Ventures Recalls Rogue Home Timers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rogue Fitness
Nov 05, 2020
Coulter Ventures recalls Rogue Home Timers due to fire hazard; sold exclusively at Rogue Fitness. This recall involves the Rogue…
Events | 2015 Clm Annual Conference | Fire Spread Liability & Challenges: Practical Strategies For Prosecuting & Defending
Mar 25, 2015 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean S. Rauchwerger spoke at the CLM Annual Conference March 25—27, 2015, Palm Desert, CA., on “Fire Spread Liability & Challenges:…
eALERTS, News | Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Grower’s Edge Vaporizers Due to Burn, Shock and Fire Hazard
Mar 20, 2020
This recall involves the Deluxe and Commercial models of the Grower’s Edge Vaporizer sold by Hawthorne Hydroponics LLC for use…
Events | 2015 Dri Insurance Coverage And Claims Institute
Mar 25, 2015 | By J. Pablo Cáceres
Pablo Caceres spoke at the DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute on March 25, 2015. Pablo’s topic was, “Negotiating Skills for Coverage Attorneys.”
eALERTS, News | American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Mar 18, 2020
This recall involves Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with…
eALERTS, News | Garia Recalls Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles Due To Fire Hazard
May 18, 2020
This recall involves Garia model year 2010-2019 golf and courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles (BEV’s). The models involved are as follows:…
News | Carol Rooney & Ryan Garrett Win Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Action
Aug 08, 2016 | By Carol Rooney
Carol Rooney and Ryan Garrett’s teamwork and tenacity has proved victorious in their medical malpractice case. Here is more information…
eALERTS, News | Lennox Industries Recalls Ductless Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Mar 02, 2020
This recall involves three models of Lennox Ductless Single-Zone or Multi-Zone heat pumps. The model and serial numbers can be…
Events | Western Plrb 2017 Regional Adjusters Conference – Assignment Of Benefits Strategies
Jun 14, 2017 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Tim Engelbrecht from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Riverside, CA at the Western PLRB 2017 Regional Adjusters Conference on the…
Events | Butler Breakfast & Educational Seminar
Mar 11, 2015 | By William (Bill) Lewis
Bill Lewis spoke with Phil Ambrose from Engle Martin and Paul McCullough from S-E-A, Ltd. at the Lloyd’s Library in London, England on…
eALERTS, News | Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Feb 10, 2020
This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering. The sump pumps are sold under three brand…
News | Jared Krukar’s New Roles
Jun 24, 2016
The Firm is pleased to announce that Jared Krukar was recently elected to the Executive Council of the Florida Bar Appellate…
Events | Lea’s 86th Spring & Education Conference
Jun 07, 2017 | By K. Clark Schirle
Clark Schirle from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenters John O’Leary and Thomas Tesoriero presented in Newport, RI at LEA’s 86th Spring…
eALERTS, News | PCNA Recalls Power Banks Due To Fire and Burn Hazards
Jan 24, 2020
This recall involves the Spare Power Bank used to charge electronic devices. They have a 10,000 mAh Grade A lithium-ion…
News | Denise Anderson – Co-chair of Execusummit Conference
Dec 03, 2019 | By Denise Anderson
Join us in congratulating Partner Denise Anderson for being named Co-Chair for the 2019 Execusummit Construction Defect Conference. Denise will…
News | Tampa Recipient of Butler “Step-up” Award Selected
Jun 20, 2016 | By Scott Damon, Scott Frank, David Maldoff, Christopher Ramey, Eric Zivitz
The Tampa winner of the Butler Step-Up award has been selected. David Maldoff presented the award to Suha Zeineladbin at the…
Events | Florida Liability Claims Conference 2017
Jun 07, 2017
Anthony Russo from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Orlando, Florida at the Florida Liability Claims Conference on the topic of “Insurers,…
News | Jeff Warkentien & James Anderson Selected as Recipients of the Butler Step Award
May 13, 2016
The May STEP Award goes jointly to James Anderson and Jeff Warkentien. James and Jeff go above-and-beyond in similar accolades….
Events | Tampa Association Of Insurance Professionals
Jul 21, 2011 | By John Garaffa
John Garaffa and Jerry Albrecht presented on the 2011 changes to Florida Statutes. They spoke to the monthly meeting of the Tampa Association…
News | John Garaffa Authors a Chapter in Latest Edition of “the Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages”
May 02, 2016 | By John Garaffa
Now in its fourth edition, The Comprehensive Guide to Economic damages includes a chapter authored by Butler’s own John Garaffa….
News | Butler Supports Families Impacted by Hurricane Dorian
Nov 26, 2019
This November the Butler offices raised funds for The American Red Cross disaster relief for the Bahamas. Following its aftermath,…
News | Butler Tampa’s Spring Event at the Top Golf Driving Range was a Hole in One!
May 02, 2016
Butler Tampa’s spring event at the Top Golf driving range was a hole in one!
News | October – Welcome to our Newest Attorneys!
Nov 13, 2019 | By Miranda Ramedia
We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family! Click the pictures below to read…
News | Butler Participants Shine at Miami Corporate Run
Apr 28, 2016
Butler’s own Paul Clark, Matthew Hiebra, Anthony Castro, Ashley Alvarez, Tracy Jurgus, and Eric Zivitz participated in the 2016 Mercedes…
eALERTS, News | Ring Recalls Video Doorbells (2nd Generation) Due to Fire Hazard
Nov 11, 2020
This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. The video doorbells have a blue…
Events | Fifec Annual Conference – Law And Ethics Update 5-260 And Fraud And Misrepresentation
Jun 07, 2017 | By Tracy Jurgus, Michael Montgomery
Alan Nisberg, Michael Montgomery and Tracy Jurgus from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Orlando, FL at the FIFEC Annual…
News | U.S. News & World Report 2016 “Best Law Firm”
Apr 26, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Butler has been recognized as a 2016 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News &…
Events | Aci 2014 Bad Faith Claims & Litigation Forum
Nov 18, 2014 | By David Mercer
David Mercer spoke at ACI 2014 Bad Faith Claims and Litigation Forum on November 18, 2014. He moderated for a discussion on “Bad…
News | Denise Anderson’s New Role
Apr 25, 2016
The firm is pleased to announce that Denise Anderson has been elected to the Executive Council of the Association of Defense…
Events | Insurance Bad Faith And Extracontractual Liability – Caught In A Trap: Identifying And Defeating Bad Faith Threats In First-Party Matters
Jun 02, 2017 | By Lee Craig
Lee Craig from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Anne Kevlin presented in Boston, MA at the Insurance Bad Faith…
News | Happy Veterans Day 2019
Nov 11, 2019
Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country in the United States military.
News | Top Work Places
Apr 11, 2016
On Sunday, April 10, 2016, The Tampa Bay Times published “The Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces” – a list of…
News | Michael Wolfer – Winner Of The Inaugural Impact Award
Feb 03, 2020 | By Michael Wolfer
The production and distribution of scholarly content for the legal and insurance industry has been a critical component of Butler’s…
News | Butler Step Award Winner – Maryanne Milligan
Nov 08, 2019
Butler is pleased to announce that Maryanne Milligan is the latest recipient of the STEP Award. Maryanne is the Office Manager of…
News | Matthew W. Peaire and Dean S. Rauchwerger Present “Proving Products Liability”.
Apr 04, 2016 | By Matthew Peaire
Matthew W. Peaire (Tampa) and Dean S. Rauchwerger (Chicago) presented on February 10, 2016, a continuing education seminar on “Proving…
News | Thais Passerieu Member Of Editorial Board For Hnba
Feb 05, 2020 | By Thais Passerieu
Congratulations to Thais Passerieu for being selected as part of the editorial board for Noticias, the Hispanic National Bar Association’s (HNBA)…
Events | Nasp 2017 Subrogation Litigation: Skills And Management Conference – Concrete Solutions To Construction Defect Ethical Dilemmas
Apr 28, 2017 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Hobie Hind from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Phil Carroll presented in Scottsdale, AZ at NASP 2017 Subrogation Litigation: Skills…
Events | Butler Breakfast & Educational Seminar
Nov 18, 2014 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz and Jerry Albrecht spoke at the Lloyd’s Library in London, England on November 18, 2014. Jerry’s topic was, “Bad Faith: From…
Blog Posts, News | THE MANY FACES OF MULTIPLE LIABILITY CLAIMS: TWO DIVERGENT OPINIONS FROM THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL
Nov 13, 2020 | By Ryan Garrett, David Krouk
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently released two opinions involving multiple liability claims against an insured with insufficient policy…
News | Butler Proud to Sponsor the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Reception
Nov 06, 2019
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Reception on November 6, 2019, in Washington, DC. To see…
News | Jessica Skarin Selected as Recipient of the Butler Step Award
Mar 14, 2016 | By Jessica Skarin
Jessica Skarin is the next recipient of the STEP Award for going above-and-beyond. The STEP award goes to Jessica, an…
News | Butler Helps First-Responders And Community Heroes
Jan 21, 2020 | By Shaheen Nouri
Butler attorneys Suzanne DeCopain, Shaheen Nouri and Nicia Mijia helped out our community by providing legal service to firefighters, law…
News | Gina Smith’s Leadership Role
Feb 17, 2016
The firm is pleased to announce that Gina Smith has been elevated to the position of Executive Co-Chair of the Insurance…
Events | Aba Spring Meeting – Whose Money Is It? Recognizing Insurable Interests, Lienholders, And Others
Apr 07, 2017 | By John Garaffa
John Garaffa from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Rabih Hamadi presented in Orlando, FL at the ABA Spring Meeting on the…
Events | Nasp 2014 Annual Conference
Nov 11, 2014 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Hobie Hind spoke at the NASP 2014 Annual Conference. On Tuesday, November 11th, he presented, “Ethics and Private Data: Are You and Your…
News | Lee Craig Honored with DRI Award
Oct 22, 2019 | By Lee Craig
Partner Lee Craig was selected as the recipient for the 2019 Tom Segalla Excellence in Education Award presented by the Defense Research…
Events | Tales From A Building Products Trials And Challenging Expert Witnesses
Feb 20, 2020 | By Michael Montgomery
Partner Michael Montgomery and co-presenters Valerie Garcia (Hall & Evans, LLC) and Charles Ledbetter (American Family Insurance Co.) presented “Lessons…
Events | Roof Evaluations And Concerns Following A Loss
Jan 27, 2020 | By Thomas Keller
This topic provided updated information on the repairability of roofs following a storm. We discussed construction issues, proper evaluation of…
News | Diane Barnes-reynolds’ New Leadership Roles
Feb 17, 2016
The firm is pleased to announce that Diane Barnes-Reynolds was appointed Co-Chair of the CLM Insurance Fraud Committee Publications/Magazine Sub-Committee. Diane was…
News | Maryanne Milligan Wins Paul Butler Award
Jan 31, 2020
Several times during the year, the firm recognizes individual employees with the STEP Award, presented to those who exemplify Service,…
Events | Clm 2017 Annual Conference – What About An Expert, Can Afford One, Can We Afford Not To Have One?
Mar 31, 2017 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenters Diana Gersberger, David Levy, Phillip Wilbourn, and Ralph Woodard, presented in…
Events | Nasp 2014 Annual Conference
Nov 11, 2014 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz spoke at the NASP 2014 Annual Conference. On Tuesday, November 11th, he presented, “Alternative Methods for Testing Expert Opinions While Still Complying…
News | Partner Matt Lavisky Awarded the G. Duffield Smith Outstanding Publication Award
Oct 21, 2019 | By Matthew Lavisky
Partner Matt Lavisky and Toni Frain of Liberty Mutual have been awarded the G. Duffield Smith Outstanding Publication Award at the 2019…
News | Butler Step Award Selected – Moira Melvin
Apr 08, 2019
Butler recognizes outstanding employees who exemplify the firm’s goals of Service, Teamwork and Principles with the STEP Award. The firm…
News | Partner William Collum Appointed FACAP Vice President
Mar 02, 2022 | By William Collum
Join us in congratulating Partner William Collum for being appointed as Vice President for the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson…
Events | The Property Insurance Adjuster’s Workflow And Processes
Jan 27, 2020 | By John Garaffa
We are excited to be a part of the Windstorm Insurance Network 2020 Conference in Orlando, Florida. The annual Windstorm Insurance…
Events | Clm 2017 Annual Conference-1
Mar 30, 2017 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenters Robert Biagi, Donald Liskov, and Tracy Yaun, presented in Nashville, TN…
Events | Nasp 2014 Annual Conference
Nov 10, 2014 | By Matthew Peaire
Matt Peaire spoke at the NASP 2014 Annual Conference. On Monday, November 10th, he presented, “Hiring, Training and Motivating a New Generation…
News | 2016 Hcba Diversity Event
Feb 15, 2016
The Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee hosted its annual HCBA Diversity Networking Event. The goal of the event was…
Events | Nasp 2014 Annual Conference
Nov 10, 2014 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Hobie Hind spoke at the NASP 2014 Annual Conference. On Monday, November 10th, he presented, “HVAC Systems and Building Losses: The Trickle…
Events | 2011 Insurance Bad Faith And Extra-Contractual Claims Symposium
Jun 23, 2011 | By Kathy Maus
Kathy Maus was appointed Vice-Chair of the 2011 Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Claim Symposium for DRI in Washington, DC.
Events | Commercial Policies And Claims: Complexities And Nuances
Jan 27, 2020 | By William Collum
Presenter: William Collum Co-Presenters: Mike Giasi (Giasi Law, P.A.), Chris Glenn (Beazley USA, Managing General Agent for syndicate out of Lloyd’s, London),…
Events | Marijuana In The Mainstream — Implications For Claims And Litigation
Mar 30, 2017 | By Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenters Valerie Garcia, Christopher Hass, and Misty Valentine, presented in Nashville, TN…
News | First Annual, The Paul B. Butler Service Award Goes to Tenille Turner-trigg
Feb 01, 2016
The recipient of The Paul B. Butler Service Award is chosen from among that year’s winners of the STEP award….
Events | The Drone Will See You Now: Law Enforcement From Above And Litigation From Below
Jan 24, 2020 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Partner James Shaw, Jr. and co-hosts Dr. S.V. Dedmon, Dr. Ryan Wallace, and Anthony Galante of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University presented…
Events | Butler Subrogation & Recovery Webinar
Nov 05, 2014 | By Matthew Peaire, Jessica Skarin
Butler’s Subrogation & Recovery practice group hosteda 60 minute webinar entitled “Is Your Claim Undermined Because Your Target is Underwater? – What…
News | Tracy Barry Selected as Recipient of the Butler Step Award
Jan 29, 2016
The employees of BUTLER are critical contributors to the firm’s goal of exceeding client expectations. They are on the front…
Events | Silent Cyber Exposure
Jun 30, 2020 | By John Garaffa
Join Partner John Garaffa and co-presenters Alexander Goecke (Envista Forensics), Jeff Pope (Starr Indemnity & Liability Company), Jorge Santeiro (FCCI…
Events | Clm 2017 Annual Conference – Why Small Fires Become Big Fires? Effective Strategies For Developing Fire Spread Recoveries
Mar 30, 2017 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean S. Rauchwerger spoke at the CLM 2017 Annual Conference on, “Why Small Fires Become Big Fires? Effective Strategies for…
Events | Rimkus 8th Annual Tampa Continuing Education Seminar
Jun 22, 2011
Chris Nicholas and Gerald Albrecht spoke at the Rimkus 8th Annual Continuing Education Seminar. Gerald presented, The Examination Under Oath and the…
News | John V. Garaffa Recently Authored “When the Policy Follows the Property: The Challenges Posed by Mortgagee Rights.”
Dec 23, 2015 | By John Garaffa
John V. Garaffa recently authored “When the Policy Follows the Property: The Challenges Posed by Mortgagee Rights” published in the…
News, Podcasts | All About Appellate – 2020 Appellate Issues at Trial: Florida and Texas (Podcast)
Nov 20, 2020 | By Carol Rooney
Partner Carol Rooney presented “2020 Appellate Issues at Trial – Florida and Texas” for her 2020 All About Appellate Webinar…
Events | HCBA 2020 Diversity Luncheon
Jan 08, 2020 | By Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh
Attorney Abraham Shakfeh works to help showcase the culture and diversity of the Tampa Bay area in his position as co-chair…
News | Celebrating the Holidays
Dec 21, 2015
Whether it was curling, bowling or a night out on the town, Butler employees across the country celebrated the Holiday…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference – Property Claim Ethics: Adjusting In Good Faith
Mar 28, 2017 | By Jonathan Barger
Jonathan Barger from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Nanci L. Smilie, presented in Boston, MA at the PLRB Claims…
News | William Collum Nominated to Facap’s Board of Directors
Mar 29, 2019 | By William Collum
Join us in congratulating William Collum for being appointed to the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention (FACAP) Board of Directors. Founded…
News | Rising Star Michael Mclaughlin
Jun 11, 2020
Congratulations to Michael McLaughlin for being a Rising Star in the 2020 Super Lawyers list! Super Lawyers is a rating…
Events | 13 Reasons Why You Are Successful In Resolving Construction Claims
Dec 10, 2019 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson and co-presenters Marta Brown (BMC), Susan Domanski (Construction Disputes Consultants, LLC) and La Tonya Darby (RCM&D) presented “13 Reasons…
Events | Bad Faith Litigation Strategies Execusummit
Nov 04, 2014 | By David Krouk
David Krouk spoke at the Bad Faith Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit November 4—5, 2014 in Uncasville,CT. His topic was, “Bad Faith…
Events | Nasp Webinar
Apr 19, 2011 | By Scott Katz
AIA Subrogation Waivers: Current Trends & Creative Solutions
News | Maryfrances Cherry Selected as Recipient of the Butler Step Award
Nov 23, 2015 | By Maryfrances Cherry
STEP award winners often can be described as “invaluable.” They are invaluable by being proactively helpful, by doing the usual…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference – Appraisal Clauses: A State-By-State Analysis
Mar 27, 2017 | By Thomas Keller
Thomas A. Keller from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Andrew Deckert, presented in Boston, MA at the PLRB Claims…
Events | Building A Convincing Property Arbitration Case
Apr 03, 2011 | By Jonathan Barger
Jon Barger will be speaking at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), on April 3—6, 2011 John’s topic is,…
News | Gina Smith Earns the Certified Litigation Management Professional (Clmp) Designation
Nov 03, 2015
Gina G. Smith, Partner in Butler’s Tallahassee office, recently completed the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Litigation Management Institute…
News | Hurricane Season 2021 Begins!
May 19, 2021 | By Thomas Keller
Monday, June 1st marks the start of the 2021 Hurricane season and will last until November 30th. While forecasts call…
Events | George Mcmullin Presented At The 2019 Fire Symposium
Dec 04, 2019 | By George McMullin
Partner George McMullin presented at the 2019 Fire Symposium hosted by Firensics, Inc. This event took place on December 4, 2019 in…
News | Elizabeth Horton Selected as Recipient of the Butler Step Award
Oct 20, 2015
Butler is a collection of people who are hard-working and dedicated. Combine those traits with “creative” and “multi-faceted” and you…
Events | Plrb Claims Conference – Multiple Claimant Cases: Minimizing Exposure
Mar 27, 2017 | By Kimberly Ramey
Kimberly Ramey from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Jamie Flowers, presented in Boston, MA at the PLRB Claims Conference on…
Events | 2011 Dri Insurance Coverage & Claims Institute
Mar 30, 2011 | By Kathy Maus
Kathy Maus spoke at the 2011 Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute
News | Around the Clm: Getting to Know Denise Anderson
Sep 24, 2015 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson a Partner at Butler discusses her and fellow co-chair Jacqueline Stein’s work on CLM Atlanta, which takes place on…
Events | Plrb 2014 Large Loss Conference
Oct 29, 2014 | By K. Clark Schirle
Clark Schirle spoke at the PLRB 2014 Large Loss Conference on October 29—31, 2014. He presented, “Major Contingent Business Interruption…
News | Butler Proud to Sponsor 2019 SLA Golf and Tennis Outing
Oct 17, 2019
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Southern Loss Association (SLA) Golf and Tennis Outing on October 17, 2019, in…
News | Susan Larock Selected as Recipient of the Butler Step Award
Sep 21, 2015
Butler is a collection of people who are hard-working and dedicated. Combine those traits with “creative” and “multi-faceted” and you…
News | Kathy Maus | DRI Insurance Law Committee Chair
Nov 23, 2020 | By Kathy Maus
Join us in congratulating Partner Kathy Maus for being named Chair for the DRI Insurance Law Committee. As Committee Chair,…
Events | Conducting A Subrogation Investigation In A Connected World
Oct 28, 2019 | By George McMullin
Partner George McMullin and co-host Edward G. Roberts (of Firensics, Inc.) presented “Conducting a Subrogation Investigation in a Connected World” at the NASP…
Events | Nasp Webinar
Oct 28, 2014 | By Mary Jo Kuusela, George McMullin
Mary Jo Kuusela and George McMullin presented a NASP webinar on October 28, titled, “Ethical Considerations for Subrogation Professionals During the Claims Handling…
Events | 2011 Plrb Claims Conference
Apr 03, 2011 | By Matthew Peaire
Matthew Peaire spoke at 2011 PLRB Claims Conference.
News | Ryan Hilton for Jd Supra’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
Mar 27, 2019 | By Ryan Hilton
Join us in congratulating Partner Ryan Hilton for his recognition as a Top Author in his subject area of Airlines and…
News | Invitation to Serve as Hispanic National Bar Association (Hnba) Deputy Regional President for Region Viii
Sep 18, 2015 | By William Linero Jr.
The firm is pleased to announce that William Linero was appointed to serve as the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Deputy…
Events | 6th Annual Cyber Liabilities Insurance Execusummit – After The Breach: Response And Subrogation Strategy
Mar 21, 2017 | By John Garaffa
John V. Garaffa from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with Mathew Scott and Hillard M. Sterling, were panelists in Uncasville,…
News | Butler Employees Across the Country Celebrate the End of Summer.
Aug 25, 2015
Bowling in Tallahassee, dancing in Miami, horse shows in Chicago and baseball in Tampa and Charlotte; this is how Butler employees…
News | Denise Anderson – Construction Community Advisory Board Nomination
Jul 27, 2020 | By Denise Anderson
Join us in congratulating Partner Denise Anderson for her recent nomination to the Construction Advisory Board of the CLM. As…
Events | It’s Not If, It’s When: Subrogating Catastrophic Industrial Accidents –Practical Strategies For Maximizing Recoveries!
Oct 04, 2019 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Partner Dean Rauchwerger and co-speakers Karolina Collier (Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance), Marc Madonia (Starr Companies), Russell Ogle (Exponent) and Amy O’Rorke…
Events | Plrb Regional Adjusters Conference
Sep 16, 2014 | By Jonathan Barger
Jonathan Barger spoke at the PLRB Regional Adjusters Conference on September 16 & 17, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jonathan’s topic was, “New Tool for Fire and Explosions…
eALERTS, News | REXAIR RECALLS TO REPAIR RAINBOW SRX VACUUMS DUE TO FIRE AND BURN HAZARDS
Jun 22, 2020
This recall only covers the Rainbow SRX water-based filtration vacuum cleaner with model number RHCS19 Type 120 and a Serial…
Events | Critical Analysis Of Examinations Of B. Li
Mar 16, 2017 | By Scott Frank
Scott Frank from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented at the DRI’s 2017 Trial Tactics Seminar on the topic of “Critical Analysis of…
Events | 2011 Dri Insurance Coverage & Claims Institute
Mar 30, 2011 | By Lee Craig
Lee went to moderate a panel discussion at DRI’s Insurance Coverage & Claims Institute program. Lee’s panel discussion was entitled “Insurance Carriers…
News | Tenille Turner-trigg Selected as First Recipient of the Butler Step Award
Aug 20, 2015 | By Tenille Turner-Trigg
Butler’s move from Harbor Island to the Rivergate Tower was an extraordinary event for us. It required work, tolerance, and…
eALERTS, News | REPUBLIC WIRELESS RECALLS RELAY CHARGING CABLES DUE TO OVERHEATING AND BURN HAZARDS
Jun 22, 2020
This recall only applies to cables sold with some Relay devices and cables sold separately from May 2018 through May…
Events | Abrahama Shakfeh – Panelist For Florida Bar Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Aug 08, 2020 | By Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh
Attorney Abraham Shakfeh will be presenting as a panelist for the 13th Circuit Virtual Town Hall hosted by the Florida…
Events | A Sprinkler Activation – Four Viewpoints From Four Perspectives
Oct 03, 2019 | By Jessica Skarin
Partner Jessica Skarin and co-presenters Melissa Brumback (Ragsdale Liggett PLLC), Elizabeth Keller (Engineering Systems Inc.) and Debbie Riley (AXIS Insurance) presented…
News | Carol Rooney – Chair of Fdla’s Women in the Law Committee
Mar 11, 2019 | By Carol Rooney
In honor of International Women’s Day, the Florida Defense Lawyers Association announced Carol Rooney as the committee chair for the…
News | Lewis Collins Elected President of the Fdcc Foundation
Jul 28, 2015
The firm is pleased to announce that Lewis Collins was elected President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Foundation…
Events | Zap Consulting’s 3rd Annual Claim Conference – Homeowner’s Claims: Identifying Subrogation Potential And Addressing Coverage Issues
Mar 09, 2017 | By T. Nicholas Goanos, Zachary Jett
Nicholas Goanos and Zachary Jett from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig presented in Charlotte, NC at ZAP Consulting’s 3rd Annual Claim…
Events | Nasp New York Chapter Meeting
Aug 06, 2014 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz spoke at the NASP New York Chapter Meeting on August 6. Scott’s topic was, “Qualifying Fire Experts in Subrogation Cases: Daubert and…
Events | Nasp Litigation Skills Conference
Mar 24, 2011 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz addressed methodology for direct and cross examination of expert witnesses at the NASP Litigation Skills Conference.
News | Doug Berry Wins Appeal on Behalf of Veteran
Jul 09, 2015
Doug Berry won an appeal on behalf of a veteran in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims. The…
Events | 558 – Kiss, Marry, Or Kill?
Aug 16, 2019 | By Fay Ryan
Partner Fay Ryan and co-presenters Thomas A. Koval (FCCI Insurance Company), Richard Meyerson (S-E-A, Ltd.), Michael E. Milne (Milne Law…
News | Butler Employees Enjoy the Stanley Cup Finals
Jun 16, 2015
Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 6 on Monday, June 15th to win one of the…
Events | Free Dri Appellate Webcast Hosted At The Butler Tampa Office
Mar 09, 2017 | By Carol Rooney
Butler’s Appellate Group hosted DRI’s Appellate Advocacy Committee’s first Free National Webcast and Networking Event which was held at 5:00 p.m. E.S.T….
Events | Clm Construction & Environmental Conference
Jul 31, 2014 | By Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery spoke at the CLM Construction & Environmental Conference in Boston, MA. Michael’s topic was, “Top Ten Things that Keep…
News | Congratulations to Carol Rooney on Being Recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice.
Jun 10, 2015 | By Carol Rooney
Congratulations to Carol Rooney on being recognized by The Florida Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice. Carol…
Events | Water Woes, Plumbing Pipes And Sewer Back Ups
Aug 08, 2019 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Timothy Engelbrecht presented “Water Woes, Plumbing Pipes and Sewer Back Ups” for the 2019 Annual SLA Property Seminar. This conference…
News | Moving Day!
Jun 03, 2015
Butler (formerly Butler Pappas) proudly announces the relocation of our headquarters to the award-winning Rivergate Tower. Butler occupies the 24th,…
Events | Homewise Claims Conference
Mar 03, 2011 | By John Garaffa
John Garaffa spoke at HomeWise Claims Conference about recent Florida cases.
News | International Women’s Day – 2019
Mar 08, 2019 | By Janice Buchman, Sarah Burke, Kathy Maus, Jamie Combee Novaes, Kimberly Ramey, Jessica Skarin
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Butler’s female attorneys came together to discuss important female figures in US history. Watch…
News | Butler Attorneys Complete Bar Leadership Institute
Jun 02, 2015
The firm would like to extend a sincere congratulations to Jacob Hanson and Katelyn Desrosiers for completing the Hillsborough County Bar…
Events | Tackling Florida Roof Claims
Aug 16, 2019
Partner Troy Seibert and co-presenters Lincoln LeVarge (Tower Hill Insurance Group) and Robert M. Zaralban P.E. (S-E-A, Ltd.) presented “Tackling…
News | Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
Jun 02, 2015
Butler employees from our Charlotte office and their families took in a game as they celebrated the arrival of the…
eALERTS, News | Royal Gourmet Recalls Deluxe Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wayfair.com
Sep 11, 2020
This recall involves Royal Gourmet Patio 2-Burner deluxe gas grills. It has a porcelain cast iron firebox that houses two…
Events | 39th Annual Facap Training Conference – Strategies For Ensuring Efficient & Effective Examinations Under Oath In Fire Claims
Mar 08, 2017 | By William Collum
William presented “Strategies for Ensuring Efficient and Effective Examinations Under Oath in Fire Claims”. This presentation focused on the “superbowl” of the…
Events | Council On Litigation Management (Clm) Annual Conference
Mar 01, 2011 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger presented at the 2011 Council on Litigation Management (CLM) Annual Conference. He discussed “Herding Cats: Managing Teams of…
News | Denise Anderson Appointed to the Wcla Executive Board
Apr 23, 2015 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson was recently appointed to the Women’s Construction Litigation Alliance (WCLA) Executive Board. WCLA is a national non-profit public benefit…
Events | Defending The Property Bad Faith Case: The Best Defense Is A Good Offense
Aug 01, 2019 | By Richard Gable Jr.
Partner Rich Gable presented “Defending the Property Bad Faith Case: The Best Defense is a Good Offense” at the Federation of Defense…
News | Butler Employees Participate in the Gasparilla Distance Classic
Feb 23, 2015
The City of Tampa hosted its annual Gasparilla Distance Classic on February 21 & 22, 2015. Proceeds raised from the…
Events | 2017 Clm National Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Conference – Hotel, Restaurant Nightclub Fires: Strategic Practical Liability Insights From Historic Catastrophes!
Feb 22, 2017 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean S. Rauchwerger led a panel program on, “Hotel, Restaurant Nightclub Fires: Strategic Practical Liability Insights From Historic Catastrophes!” The…
Events | 2014 Rimkus Ce Seminar
Jun 26, 2014 | By Fay Ryan
Fay Ryan and Kimberly Gorak spoke at RIMKUS’ 2014 CE Seminar on June 26, 2014. The presentation was titled, “Protecting the Insured from Exposure in…
Events | In-House Seminar
Feb 01, 2011 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the In-house seminar. His topic was “Jumping Over the Evidentiary Hurdles to Victory!”.
News | Starr Brookins as Diversity Committee’s Vice Chair for Fdla
Mar 05, 2019
Starr Brookins was named the Vice-Chair of the Florida Defense Lawyer’s Diversity Committee for 2019. Congratulations, Starr!
News | Butler Is Pleased to Welcome to the Firm Dean Rauchwerger
Feb 20, 2015
Dean is a partner in our Chicago office where he concentrates his practice in complex litigation, multimillion-dollar recovery, insurance, and…
Events | A Holmesian Approach To Fire Investigations
Aug 01, 2019 | By William Collum
William Collum presented “A Holmesian Approach to Fire Investigations” for the FACAP 2019 General Meeting in Tampa, Florida on August 1, 2019. This interactive…
News | Scott Katz Appointed as Clm’s Subrogation Committee Co-chair
Jan 12, 2015 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz was recently appointed as the Subrogation Committee Co-Chair of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. The Claims and Litigation…
News | Congratulations Mihaela Cabulea | Appellate Board Certification
Jun 01, 2021 | By Mihaela Cabulea
We are pleased to congratulate Of Counsel Mihaela Cabulea May for receiving her board certification in Appellate practice. This is…
Events | Iadc Midyear Meeting – What Has Eight Corners And Is Not A Cube? Issues Arising From The Duty To Defend
Feb 21, 2017 | By Kathy Maus
Kathy Maus from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenters Robin Donoian and Michael A. Hamilton presented in Scottsdale, AZ at…
Events | Jumping Over The Evidentiary Hurdles To Victory
Feb 01, 2011
Dean Rauchwerger presented at an in-house seminar in February 2011. He discussed “Jumping Over the Evidentiary Hurdles to Victory!”
News | Butler Employees Celebrate the Holidays
Dec 22, 2014
Butler employees across the country celebrated the holidays with good food and fun times.
Events | Data Center Fires – Working Through The Cloud Of Potential Liabilities In A Subrogation Recovery Pursuit
Jul 23, 2019 | By Geoffrey Waguespack
Geoffrey Waguespack presented the webinar “Data Center Fires – Working Through the Cloud of Potential Liabilities in a Subrogation Recovery…
News | Doug Berry Honored at Lloyd’s
Dec 18, 2014
On 18 November 2014, Managing Partner Doug Berry was honored by numerous representatives of the leading Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London,…
Events | James Shaw – ACLU of Sarasota Annual Meeting
Dec 02, 2020 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
The ACLU of Sarasota’s annual meeting was held on Tuesday, December 1st at 6pm on Zoom for our annual board…
Events | 18th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference – Duties After Loss: Viewpoints From Insured And From Insurer Across Different Loss Scenarios
Jan 29, 2017 | By William Collum
William Collum from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenters Mike Giasi, Patrick Garrett, and Mike Ferguson, presented in Orlando,…
Events | 2014 Rimkus Ce Seminar
Jun 25, 2014 | By Matthew Peaire
Matthew Peaire spoke at RIMKUS’ 2014 CE Seminar on June 25, 2014. The presentation was titled, “Updates to NFPA 921.”
Events | Nasp Florida Chapter Webinar
Jan 20, 2011 | By George McMullin
George McMullin presented a webinar on How to Realistically Value and Enforce a Workers’ Compensation Carrier’s Lien Rights Under Florida Law. This…
News | Butler Celebrates 35 Year Anniversary
Nov 11, 2014
Butler employees gathered across the country to celebrate the firm’s 35th anniversary. READ THE STORY OF HOW WE STARTED
Events | First-Party Property: Bad Faith Allegations In Catastrophic Claims
Jun 07, 2019 | By J. Pablo Cáceres
J. Pablo Cáceres presented “First-Party Property: Bad Faith Allegations in Catastrophic Claims” at the DRI Insurance Bad-Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability…
Events | 18th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference – The Complex World Of Assignment Of Benefits (“Aob”)
Jan 29, 2017 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Timothy Engelbrecht presented at the 18th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference on the topic of “The Complex World of Assignment of Benefits…
Events | Lea 2014 Spring Meeting & Educational Conference
Jun 12, 2014 | By K. Clark Schirle
Clark Schirle spoke at the LEA’s Spring Meeting & Educational Conference in Boston, MA. Clark’s topic was, “Builder’s Risk Claims.”
News | Butler Celebrates Halloween
Oct 31, 2014
“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.” – Shakespeare “Macbeth” The Butler employees across the country showed…
News | February – Welcome to our Newest Attorneys!
Feb 26, 2019 | By James Walsh
We extend a warm welcome to the newest attorneys to join our Butler family!
News | Alpha House of Tampa Challenge
Oct 30, 2014
On October 25th, the firm competed in this year’s Alpha Challenge at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Alpha Challenge is…
News | Butler Presents The June 2020 Step Award To The It Department
Jul 01, 2020
Butler periodically awards individuals with the STEP award – recognizing those who exemplify Service, Teamwork, Excellence and the firm’s Principles….
Community News, News | Butler’s Tallahassee Office Gives Back!
Dec 14, 2021
The Butler Tallahassee office adopted a single mother with four children who were struggling this holiday season. Through generous donations,…
Events | Identifying Subrogation And Preventing Spoliation
Jun 06, 2019 | By Matthew Peaire
Partner Matthew Peaire and co-presenter Tim York (NEFCO Fire Investigations) presented “Identifying Subrogation and Preventing Spoliation” for the FIFEC 2019 Conference. This…
Events | 87th Annual Meeting & Educational Conference
Jan 26, 2017 | By J. Pablo Cáceres, Kathy Maus
Kathy Maus and Pablo Caceres presented at the 87th Annual Meeting & Educational Conference on January 26, 2017 at the Marriott…
News | Butler Proud to Sponsor 2019 DRI Annual Meeting
Oct 16, 2019 | By Denise Anderson, John Garaffa, Kathy Maus
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Defense and Research Institute (DRI) Annual Meeting on October 16, 2019, in…
News | Tampa’s Healthiest Company – Harbour Island Athletic Club
Oct 30, 2014
Butler won the HIAC Healthiest Company competition for a second time. Congratulations to Dom LeCao, Janet Hyland, James Anderson, Maria…
Events | Harvey V. Geico Gen. Ins. Co. – Where Do We Go From Here?
Jun 06, 2019 | By David Krouk, Matthew Lavisky
Anthony Russo, David Krouk, Matthew Lavisky and Mihaela Cabulea presented “Harvey v. GEICO Gen. Ins. Co. – How bad is it, and where do we…
News | Remembering Jim Smith, Butler Partner
Sep 30, 2014
Chicago, IL – Butler Partner Jim Smith, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014. He was 54 years old. Jim Smith…
Events | Canadian Defence Lawyers Annual Meeting
Jun 05, 2014 | By Lee Craig
Lee Craig spoke at the Canadian Defense Lawyers Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Lee’s topic was, “American Insurance Defense Practice.”
News | Tim Engelbrecht Featured On Ap Article For Spacex Launch
Jun 01, 2020 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Partner Timothy Engelbrecht visited the launch site of the historic SpaceX mission where he was interviewed by the Associated Press…
Events | 18th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference – Effective Managment Of Complex Catastrophe Claims
Jan 29, 2017 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Hobie Hind from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenters Bruce Barnes, Philip Ambrose, and Amy Boggss, presented in Orlando, FL at…
News, Videos | Butler Awarded the Golden Barrel Award
Feb 15, 2019
Butler was awarded the 2018 Golden Barrel Award by the Metropolitan Ministries for our dedication to service and helping our…
News | Seven Partners Listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2015
Sep 29, 2014 | By William (Bill) Lewis, Kathy Maus
Butler is pleased to announce that seven of its Partners were listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2015, a…
News | Rick Parker Awarded “Extraordinary Legal Customer Service Award”
Feb 06, 2019 | By Julius “Rick” Parker III
It’s not every day that a client presents an attorney with an award for their services! Attorney Rick Parker of…
News | Cory Person Appointed as Secretary of the Hillsborough County Bar Association
Jul 08, 2014
The firm is pleased to announce that Cory has been appointed as Secretary of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Please…
Events | Inaugural Construction Defect, Claims & Litigation Strategies Execusummit
Dec 06, 2016 | By Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig along with co-presenter Katherine A. Jones from Fisher Kanaris, P.C. presented in Uncasville, CT at…
Events | Tampa Insurance Professionals Business Meeting
Apr 17, 2014 | By William Collum
William Collum spoke at the Tampa Insurance Professionals Business Meeting on April 17, 2014. The topic was, “2014 Florida Insurance Legislation Update.”
News | Ezequiel Lugo Obtains Board Certified Status in Appellate Practice
Jun 17, 2014
Congratulations to Ezequiel Lugo on being recognized by The Florida Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice.
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors PLRB Claims Conference Webinar Series
Jun 01, 2021
Butler is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the 2021 PLRB Claims Conference Webinar Series. The Claims Conference is…
Events | Legal Update On Property Coverage
May 21, 2019
Christopher Bedor presented “Legal Update on Property Coverage” for the Philadelphia Loss Conference on May 21, 2019. The presentation included…
Events | Greatest Recent Hits In The World Of Property Coverage
Dec 01, 2016 | By Janice Buchman
Janice Buchman presented at the 2016 CLM New York Conference. Janice’s topic will be “Greatest Recent Hits in the World of…
Events | Nasp 2014 Litigation Skills Conference
Apr 10, 2014 | By Hobart Hind Jr., Matthew Peaire
Hobie Hind and Matt Peaire spoke at the NASP 2014 Litigation Skills Conference on April 10 — April 11, 2014….
News | Butler Proud to Sponsor 2019 Sla Fcci Joe Keene Classic Golf Event
Oct 07, 2019 | By William Linero Jr.
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the FCCI Insurance Group 2019 Joe Keene Classic Golf Event on October 7, 2019,…
News | 2014 Firm Spring Event
Jun 09, 2014
Butler employees enjoyed a day at Lowry Park Zoo. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and fantastic company.
News | Hurricane Season 2020 Begins!
Jun 01, 2020
Monday, June 1st marks the start of the 2020 Hurricane season and will last until November 30th. While forecasts call…
Events | Fdla Seminar
Jan 13, 2011 | By Eric Zivitz
Eric Zivitz spoke at FDLA Seminar on new trucking regulations.
News | Paul Butler Receives the Aba Pilc’s Lifetime Achievement Award
May 07, 2014
The firm is pleased to announce that on April 25, 2014, our founding partner, Paul Butler was honored by The…
Events | Water Woes: Hurricanes, Plumbing, Mold, Codes And More
May 15, 2019 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
Partner Timothy Engelbrecht with co-presenters Daniel Pittman of McLarens, and Tracey Dodd and William Bracken of J.S. Held LLC presented…
Events | Proving Products Liability Subrogation Cases – The Bar Has Been Raised
Dec 01, 2016 | By George McMullin
A Partner at Butler, George McMullin presented on his topic “Proving Products Liability Subrogation Cases – The Bar Has Been…
News | Butler is Pleased to Welcome Derek Blakelock to the Firm
Mar 27, 2014
Derek is a partner in our Philadelphia office where his practice will encompass products liability, complex casualty defense, professional liability, and…
News | Michael Mclaughlin: 40 Under 40!
Jun 02, 2020
Join us in congratulating Michael McLaughlin for being listed as a “40 Under 40” winner for Arcadia University! Click here to…
News | Carol Rooney For The ABA Council Of Appellate Lawyers
Jun 02, 2020 | By Carol Rooney
Please join us in congratulating Partner Carol Rooney for being chosen by the American Bar Association as the Florida State…
Events | Attacking A Claim: Plotting A Successful Resolution – A Panel Discussion
May 15, 2019 | By Denise Anderson
Partner Denise Anderson presented “Attacking a Claim: Plotting a Successful Resolution – A Panel Discussion” with co-presenters Susan L. Domanski,…
Events | Aci’s Insurance Coverage & Extra-Contractual Disputes Conference
Nov 30, 2016 | By David Mercer
David Mercer and Lewis Collins presented at the 2016 ACI Insurance Coverage & Extra-Contractual Disputes Conference in Philadelphia on November…
News | Pablo Cáceres Featured in Hispanic Executive
Mar 19, 2014 | By J. Pablo Cáceres
The firm is pleased to announce that Pablo Cáceres is featured in the April/May/June 2014 edition of Hispanic Executive. READ…
Events | Erosion Of The Direct Physical Loss Requirement
May 10, 2019 | By John Garaffa
Partner John Garaffa and co-presenter Tred Eyerly presented the topic “Erosion of the Direct Physical Loss Requirement” for the ABA…
Events | Western Loss Association Spring Seminar | Suing Uncle Sam – The Ultimate Deep Pocket: Federal Tort Claims Act Recovery Claims
Apr 01, 2014 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the 2014 Western Loss Association Spring Seminar. His topic was “Suing Uncle Sam – The Ultimate…
News | Denise Anderson Appointed to Wcla Southeast Regional Chair
Mar 10, 2014 | By Denise Anderson
The firm is pleased to announce that Denise Anderson has been selected to be the Regional Chair for the Southeast Coast Region of…
News | 2014 Hcba Diversity Event
Mar 04, 2014
The Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee hosted its annual HCBA Diversity Networking Event at the Chester H. Ferguson Law…
News | Attorney Spotlights – William Linero
Oct 03, 2022
A trusted and valued advisor, William Linero Jr. knows that efficiency and reliability are two of the most crucial components…
Events | The Use Of Drones And Other Remote Technologies In Property Insurance Claim Adjustment
May 09, 2019 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
Partner James Shaw and co-speaker Derek Chaiken presented “The Use of Drones and Other Remote Technologies in Property Insurance Claim…
Events | 2014 Execusummit
Apr 01, 2014 | By Scott Katz
Scott Katz spoke at the 11th Annual National Property Subrogation Strategies ExecuSummit. Scott’s topic was, “The Made Whole Rule in Property…
News | Butler is Pleased to Welcome to the Firm Kimberly Ross.
Dec 20, 2013
Kimberly is a partner in our Chicago office where she concentrates her practice in the defense of employment-related claims, including…
News | U.S. News & World Report 2014 “Best Law Firm”
Dec 04, 2013
We are pleased to announce that Butler has been recognized as a 2014 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News &…
Events | Reservation Of Rights & Declination Letters
Apr 02, 2019 | By David Krouk
Partner David Krouk and David Jarrett of Western Reserve Group presented “Reservation of Rights & Declination Letters” at the PLRB…
News | Spotlight on Lewis Collins
Nov 01, 2013
New Spotlight on Lewis Collins – Making of a Modern-Day Knight.
News | Michael Mclaughlin: 40 under 40!
Jan 01, 2020
Join us in congratulating Michael McLaughlin for being listed as a “40 Under 40” winner for Arcadia University! Arcadia University’s…
Events | Defendants’ Tug Of War In Multi-Party Mediations
Nov 03, 2016 | By Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery presented at the CLM Southwest Conference this November, on the topic of “Defendants’ Tug of War in Multi-Party…
News | Florida Defense Lawyers Association “Young Lawyer of the Year” Award
Aug 29, 2013 | By Matthew Lavisky
The firm is pleased to announce that Matt Lavisky has been awarded the FloridaDefenseLawyersAssociation “Young Lawyer of the Year” award. This…
Events | Plrb 2019 – Resolving Difficult Claims: Strategies For Property Adjusters
Apr 02, 2019 | By Jonathan Barger
Partner Jonathan Barger, Nanci L. Smilie of Erie Insurance Group and Judy Sporlein of Liberty Mutual Insurance presented “Resolving Difficult…
Events | Bad Faith Update: Key Jurisdictions
Nov 02, 2016 | By Richard Gable Jr.
Richard D. Gable presented during day two of the 4th Annual Bad Faith Claims & Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit in Connecticut this…
News | Gina Smith Elected to the Board of the Florida Chapter of the Nspii
Jun 11, 2013
The firm is pleased to announce that Gina Smith has been elected to the board of the Florida chapter of…
News | Welcome Wednesday | February 2021
Feb 24, 2021
We extend a warm welcome to Matthew Gerber and Ryan Duffy, the newest members to join our Butler family! Click…
Events | 2014 Plrb Claims Conference
Mar 16, 2014 | By Richard Gable Jr.
Rich Gable co-presented with Michael Barrett of Engle Martin at the PLRB Claims Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rich’s topic was, “Dealing with Aggressive Contractors.”
News | Bring Your Child to Work Day
Apr 25, 2013
Butler celebrated “Bring Your Child To Work Day” on April 25, 2013. The firm provided lunch and dessert for the…
Events | Non-Binding Arbitration Strategies
Apr 01, 2019 | By Thomas Keller
Partner Thomas Keller presented “Non-Binding Arbitration Strategies” at the PLRB Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo in Indianapolis, IN on…
Events | Common Household Failures & Potential Subrogation Opportunites
Oct 28, 2016 | By Zachary Jett
Zachary Jett presented at Zap Consulting’s Annual Claim Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 28th. He covered “Common Household…
News | Denise Anderson Appointed to two Chairperson Positions
Apr 22, 2013 | By Denise Anderson
The firm is pleased to announce that Denise Anderson has been appointed the National Membership Vice-Chairperson of the Association of…
eALERTS, News | MWE Investments Recalls Westinghouse Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Sep 18, 2020
This recall involves Westinghouse WGen5300DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generators and Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel Inverter Portable Generators with manufacture dates…
Events | Damage By Multiple Perils
Apr 01, 2019 | By Christopher Ramey
Partner Christopher Ramey and Brandon L. Sipple of Chubb presented “Damage by Multiple Perils” for the PLRB Claims Conference &…
Events | 2016 Nasp Annual Conference | Hotel, Restaurant And Nightclub Fires: Critical Lessons From Historic Catastrophes To The Present!
Oct 23, 2016 | By Dean Rauchwerger
Dean Rauchwerger spoke at the NASP 2016 Annual Conference in Colorado Springs, on the unique topic of “Hotel, Restaurant and…
News | Butler Named 2013 Go-to Law Firms for Litigation
Mar 13, 2013
Butler is pleased to announce that the firm was named a “2013 Go-To Law Firm” in a recent survey of…
Events | Today’s Technology in Appellate Practice
Oct 05, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Join Partner Mihaela Cabulea for a panel discussion on Today’s Technology in Appellate Practice during the HCBA Appellate Law Section…