At Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, community outreach is an integral principle rooted deeply within our Firm. Whether it is donating backpacks or laptops to children, sending money for hurricane relief efforts, or providing basic essentials to the elderly in adult care facilities, Butler stands ready to assist our community members in need.
Sep 03, 2024
Our Chicago office proudly participated in the 2024 Race Judicata 5K, an event that brings together the legal community for…
Jun 17, 2024
For the ninth consecutive year, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has proudly honored the accomplishments of high school seniors nationwide through…
May 6, 2024
We were thrilled to lace up our shoes for a meaningful cause! The Tampa office participated in the 2024 Tampa Bay…
April 26, 2024 | By Tracy Jurgus
Partner Tracy Jurgus formed a team in our Miami office to participate in the Lexus Corporate Run on April 25th!…
March 4, 2024
On Monday, March 4, 2024, the Dallas office volunteered at the “Feeding My Starving Children” (FMSC) food drive by preparing…
Dec 28, 2023
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP is excited to announce that Zeina Hasbini was recently awarded the Stetson University College of…
Dec 18, 2023
Each year, Butler provides for those in need during the holidays. This year, the firm adopted 77 seniors who reside…
November 5, 2023
On November 5, 2023, the Tallahassee Office participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a charity fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care,…
November 1, 2023
In the spirit of Butler’s core principles of service and teamwork, members of the Charlotte office participated in a Feed…
August 11, 2023
Fueling the next generation is important to our firm. For the past 15 years, our firm has collected supplies for…
June 26, 2023
For the eighth year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has celebrated the achievements of high school seniors across…
Jun 26, 2023
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Butler’s Tampa office participated in the Meals on Wheels food delivery program. This program delivers…
Jun 15, 2023 | By Geoffrey Waguespack
On June 10, 2023, Chicago Partner Geoffrey Waguespack, paralegal Michael Lally, and secretary Sonia Cerda participated in a community service…
Mar 01, 2023
The City of Tampa hosted its annual Gasparilla Distance Classic on February 25, 2023. The 5K race drew thousands of…
February 22, 2023
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH On Tuesday, February 14th, across the United States, seven different Butler offices gathered together to form…
Jan 03, 2023
For the past 10 years, the Tampa office has adopted adults from The Windsor House & Amelia Assisted Living Facilities…
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…
Dec 07, 2022
At Butler, we believe in helping our communities through service. In the spirit of the season, our Chicago and Miami…
October 15, 2022
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Butler’s Tampa office participated in the Meals on Wheels food delivery program. This program delivers…
September 17, 2022
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Butler team participated in the annual St. Jude 5k Charity Run in downtown Tampa,…
September 19, 2022
Paola Solano is a Senior Associate at Butler based in the Miami office and is fluent in both English and…
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…
June 20, 2022 | By Charles “CJ” Dewrell, 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…
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…
Feb 23, 2022 | By Michael Wolfer
Butler is proud to highlight the diversity among our team of attorneys. Many come from different backgrounds and walks of…
December 20, 2021
Christmas is a time of year when loved ones and friends come together to share the good cheer and give…
Dec 14, 2021
The Butler Tallahassee office adopted a single mother with four children who were struggling this holiday season. Through generous donations,…
Dec 08, 2021
Our Charlotte office recently came together to help those in need in their community by donating items to the Ronald…
December 3, 2021
Butler’s Tallahassee office is proud to help their local community. On December 4th, Butler staff and attorneys volunteered with Second…
Dec 01, 2021 | By Pattie Taylor
How long have you been participating in this Mini-Marathon? I have been a member of the Boston Community Club for…
November 22, 2021
Butler’s Miami office recently helped their community by teaming up with a local program called “Feeding South Florida.” On November…
November 13, 2021
Butler’s Dallas office recently helped their community by teaming up with a local program called the “VNA Meals on Wheels…
November 9, 2021
Butler’s Philadelphia office is proud to help their local community. On November 6th Butler staff and attorneys gathered together to…
Oct 18, 2021
To increase our senior and homebound recipient’s access to fresh produce, a program was developed, free of charge, called POW!…
Oct 15, 2021
Sometimes a small note can make your day. That’s exactly what Butler’s Chicago office planned to do when they partnered…
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…
Jun 24, 2021
Tampa office paralegal, Stephanie McKinney, recently took on the great challenge of competing in the world wide 2021 CrossFit Open….
June 17, 2021 | By Richard Gable Jr., Michael Montgomery, Ryan Garrett, Dean Rauchwerger, David Maldoff, George McMullin
For the sixth year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has celebrated the achievements of high school seniors across…
May 24, 2021 | By Kathy Maus
This month’s attorney spotlight highlights a Butler Partner who has played an integral role in helping build the foundations of…
Apr 07, 2021 | By William (Bill) Lewis
Butler is proud to spotlight one of its long standing Partners, Bill Lewis. Having built a successful career as a…
Feb 18, 2021
Butler is proud to spotlight one of its rising Associates, Bret Freeman. His success as an attorney is attributed to…
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…
December 18, 2020
There is something personal and special about opening a gift on Christmas Day that’s been wrapped in beautiful holiday paper…
Dec 09, 2020 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
During the holiday season families gather round to share in their traditions. For Partner, Timothy Engelbrecht, one of those family…
Aug 14, 2020 | By Shaheen Nouri
What appears to be floating on top of a glass table, sits a red fez cap marked with a distinct…
Jul 22, 2020 | By Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh
In the back of a family home sits a white wooden box surrounded by brush and nature, buzzing with bees….
Jun 26, 2020 | By Ryan Garrett, Dean Rauchwerger, Michael Montgomery, Richard Gable Jr., David Maldoff, George McMullin
For the fifth year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has celebrated the achievements of high school seniors across…
May 01, 2020
At Butler, we are dedicated to helping our community. One of our staff members, Andrea Romero-Fisher, recently gathered supplies to…
Apr 04, 2020
Attorney Starr Brookins is a prominent figure in her community, helping mentor many at-risk children and guiding them towards a…
Apr 04, 2020 | By Khrystyne Rasmussen
ONE DRESS SPEAKS A THOUSAND WORDS AND IT’S NOT FROM THE RUNWAY! We’ve all heard the inventive term coined by…
Mar 13, 2020
Boxes on boxes of noodles wrapped in orange packaging, white grocery bags filled with cleaning products and jumbo-sized laundry detergents…
Dec 20, 2019
Women’s socks, toiletries, a toy truck, Kid’s Skechers, these are the gifts you’ll find listed on the Christmas wish list…
Aug 13, 2019
Fueling the next generation through education is important to our firm. For the past 12 years, we have partnered with Metropolitan…
Jun 17, 2019 | By George McMullin, Michael Montgomery, David Maldoff, Geoffrey Waguespack, Ryan Garrett, Patricia Hutson
For the fourth year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has spread some end of the school year cheer…
May 31, 2019
Written by Andrea Romero-Fisher Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children. Over 38 children lose their…
Apr 18, 2019
Associate Suzanne DeCopain believes in giving back to her community. One organization that has impacted her life is the George…
Jan 04, 2019
Each year, Butler helps out those in need in the community for the holidays. This holiday season, we teamed up…
Nov 12, 2018
On November 10th, 2018, the Butler team participated in the Tampa Bay Heart Walk 5K hosted by the American Heart…
Nov 09, 2018
On Thursday, November 1st, across the United States, seven different Butler offices gathered together to form the most cheerful assembly…
Oct 29, 2018
Packed with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour, Category 4 Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida panhandle leaving a…
Aug 13, 2018
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has teamed up once again with Metropolitan Ministries! Click the video below to see how:
Jun 14, 2018 | By K. Clark Schirle, Michael Montgomery, Richard Gable Jr., David Maldoff, Jessica Skarin, George McMullin
For the third year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has spread some end of the school year cheer…
Apr 04, 2018
“Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.”- Jim Rohn As a Law Firm that…
Dec 29, 2017
Each year, Butler provides for those who are in need during the holidays. This year, Butler adopted students at the…
Nov 21, 2017 | By David Maldoff
On Saturday, November 18th, the sun was just rising over Tampa Bay when the Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig team pulled…
Nov 20, 2017 | By David Maldoff
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig was honored to receive this generous thank you from the Rays Baseball Foundation for our $5,000…
Nov 07, 2017
For 30 years, the Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) has served those with physical disabilities in the Philadelphia area….
Oct 17, 2017
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig employees showed their support by wearing pink. Not only…
Aug 18, 2017
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has teamed up once again with Metropolitan Ministries! Click the video below to see how:
Jun 22, 2017 | By L. Andrew Watson, K. Clark Schirle, George McMullin, Michael Montgomery, Richard Gable Jr., Kathy Maus, David Maldoff
For the second year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has spread some end of the school year cheer…
May 13, 2017 | By William (Bill) Lewis
It all started in 2003 for Partner Bill Lewis. His church was heading to Haiti for a mission trip, and…
Apr 07, 2017
April 1st is usually a day designated for practical jokes throughout the nation. Instead, this past Saturday represented something much…
Mar 10, 2017
Our newest Butler Spotlight features IT Assistant, Patrick Malley, who gives us insight into the world of Anime. Patrick runs…
Jan 25, 2017
“The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.” –Mary Mcleod Bethune Reading is a cornerstone of education,…
Dec 20, 2016
Tis the season for giving, and Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig continued their holiday tradition of serving the community through Tampa Bay…
Nov 22, 2016
Making a difference in the community is part of a valued principle that Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig firmly believes in:…
Nov 11, 2016 | By John Garaffa
At their Annual Meeting each year, the DRI selects a recipient for the Veterans Network Meritorious Service Award. The recipient…
Oct 31, 2016
In Tampa, Florida, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig employees traded in their Butler Blue for Pink. October is well known as…
Oct 05, 2016
September is National Hunger Action Month and the statistics are shocking. Over 700,000 people in Tampa, Florida are at risk…
Aug 26, 2016
At Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, we stick to our core beliefs in service, teamwork and principles. That’s why we’ve partnered…
Aug 20, 2016 | By Zachary Jett
Butler Senior Associate Zach Jett is going to jail for a great cause. On August 25th, this newfound jailbird will step…
Jun 20, 2016 | By David Maldoff
The Tampa winner of the Butler Step-Up award has been selected. David Maldoff presented the award to Suha Zeineladbin at the…
Jun 13, 2016 | By David Maldoff
The Chicago winner of the Butler Step-Up award has been selected. Kimberly Ross presented the award to Aide Briseno, a senior…
Jun 06, 2016 | By David Maldoff
The Miami winner of the Butler Step-Up award has been selected. Eric Zivitz presented the award to Rebecca Gomez, a senior…
May 31, 2016 | By David Mercer, Kathy Maus
The Tallahassee winner of the Butler Step-Up award has been selected. Kathy Maus presented the award to Ruth Castro, a senior at Godby…
May 25, 2016 | By David Maldoff
The Philadelphia winner of the Butler Step-Up award has been selected. Rich Gable and Maryanne Milligan presented the award to…
May 20, 2016 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr.
James Shaw has always put service to the community at the forefront of everything he does. Involvement with the American…
May 16, 2016 | By David Maldoff
The Charlotte winner of the Butler Step-Up award has been selected. Peter Vogt presented the award to Jordan Polk, a…
May 06, 2016 | By David Maldoff
Service to the community at large remains one of Butler’s most valued commitments. Recently, the fantastic work by the Firm’s…
Feb 20, 2016
The City of Tampa hosted its annual Gasparilla Distance Classic on February 20, 2016. The 5K race drew a crowd…
Dec 21, 2015
Butler employees participated in the Yoobi delivery for the HillsboroughEducationFoundation (HEF). Yoobi is a school supply company that sells school…
Dec 21, 2015
Butler employees purchased gifts for students from a local Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School. This year marked our 8th Anniversary of…
Nov 09, 2015
Every year Butler participates in Lee National Denim Day during the month of October. Butler employees show their support for…
Oct 30, 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are…
Aug 24, 2015
In your most recent pro bono case, you were able to get the decision of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals…
Jun 18, 2015
Butler employees donated clothing and accessories to support “Dress for Success Tampa Bay.” The mission of “Dress for Success” is…
Jun 17, 2015
HSNO and Butler are proud to co-sponsor Bull Market Tuesday at the Steam and Rye in London, England. Butler Partner L. ANDREW…
Jun 03, 2015
Tell us a bit about yourself, your background, and your love for fashion. I am a proud Mom and animal…
Apr 14, 2015
Butler participated in, Be The Match 5K Walk Run on Saturday, March 14th. Be The Match is an organization that…
Apr 14, 2015
Attorneys, Katelyn Desrosiers and Jacob Hanson participated in the Yoobi delivery for the HillsboroughEducationFoundation (HEF). Yoobi is a school supply…
Nov 24, 2014
Butler employees raised $6,932 for the United Way. Butler extends special thanks to all the Firm’s vendors and local restaurants…
Oct 20, 2014
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Butler employees participated in Lee National Denim Day and raised $1,160. Donations will help…
Sep 04, 2014 | By Scott Frank
Please tell us about your trip to Spain The trip was to Spain for the purpose of completing a pilgrimage…
August 15, 2017
Each year Metropolitan Ministries has a Back to School Supplies Drive, seeking school supplies for children in need throughout Hillsborough…
Dec 23, 2013
Butler employees purchased gifts for students from a local Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School. This year marked our 7th Anniversary of…
Dec 18, 2013
Butler employees raised $6,700 for the United Way through a raffle program. Butler extends special thanks to all the Firm’s…
Oct 29, 2013
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Butler employees participated in Lee National Denim Day and raised $1,310. Donations will help…
Aug 16, 2013
Each year Metropolitan Ministries sponsors the Backpacks of Hope Drive, seeking backpacks and school supplies for children in need throughout…
May 25, 2013
Butler formed a team for the Color Me Rad Run which took place on May 25, 2013, at the Florida…
May 08, 2013 | By Brian Hohman
Can you tell us about Lutz Little League and how you became involved? Curt Allen: I grew up in Lutz and, along with…
Apr 19, 2013
For those who are not familiar, the Florida Guardian ad Litem program (GAL) is voluntary and is set up to…
Apr 16, 2013
Butler’s Tampa office continues its recycling efforts. The first quarter ended with over 5 tons of paper saved!
Apr 16, 2013
Wheelchairs 4 Kids helps improve the lives of kids with limited mobility by providing wheelchairs, ramps and other adaptive devices….
Dec 19, 2012
Charlotte Butler employees collected donations for the Charlotte Humane Society. The supplies will be used to care for the animals…
Dec 04, 2012
Butler employees raised $7,702 for the United Way through a raffle program on November 16, 2012. Butler extends special thanks…
Oct 31, 2012
On September 27, 2012, AmyLynn “Al” Harrington Smoot was presented with the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award from the…
Oct 29, 2012
The YMCA hosted its 2nd Annual Downtown Y Corporate Cup 5K on October 25, 2012. Proceeds raised from the 5K…
Oct 19, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Butler employees participated in Lee National Denim Day and raised $1,400. Donations will help…
Aug 01, 2012 | By Aaron Jacobs
How did you get involved with boxing? I was first introduced to boxing when I watched a Bernard Hopkins (at…
Jul 30, 2012
Butler’s Tampa office continues its recycling efforts. The second quarter ended with over 1,500 pounds of paper recycled, nearly 100…
Jul 11, 2012
Tampa Girl Scout Troop 564 recently created a library for the preschoolers at Rosa Valdez Early Childhood Learning Center. The…
Jun 07, 2012
Scott Damon was the keynote speaker at Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School on June 7th for the 5th-grade graduation. Scott spoke about how important…
May 07, 2012
The Hillsborough Education Foundation and Hillsborough County Public Schools recognized Butler as a nominee for the Elementary Business Partner of…
May 01, 2012
How did you become involved with your work in Ethiopia? The organization I worked with is All God’s Children. It…
May 01, 2012
Butler implemented a recycling program in 2009 in order to reduce both energy consumption and office waste. Beginning in 2012,…
Apr 27, 2012
For the past 10 years, Butler has been one of the sponsors of the George Edgecomb Bar Association’s annual scholarship banquet….
Apr 14, 2012
On April 14, 2012, Butler was a platinum sponsor of the Annual HCBA Diversity Picnic. Butler has been an active sponsor…
Apr 11, 2012
Butler’s employees continue to help Booker T. Washington Elementary students prepare for the FCAT. Special thanks to the following Butler employees:…
Apr 02, 2012 | By Rick Mulder
How did you become involved with your support for diabetes? I became involved with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) when…
Mar 15, 2012
How did you become involved with your work in Africa? Around 2002 our son founded a company that designs and…
Mar 14, 2012
Butler and our employees donated two bookcases and hundreds of books to Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School to help expand its…
Mar 09, 2012
Butler’s Human Resources Department conducted “mock interviews” with Seniors from Pepin Academies. Pepin Academies is a high school that provides…
Mar 03, 2012
We are excited to help the Booker T. Washington Elementary School prepare for the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test). Twenty-six…
Feb 22, 2012
Butler employees participated in the 5K run/walk event on October 20, 2011, at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park to support the…
Dec 10, 2011
Butler employees adopted between 45-55 fourth grade students from an inner-city school in the Tampa Bay area for the holidays….
Nov 19, 2011
As part of the Firm’s support for a clean environment, on November 19, 2011, 35 Butler employees, along with their…
Nov 18, 2011
Butler employees raised $7,315 for the United Way through a raffle program on November 18, 2011. Butler extends special thanks…
Oct 20, 2011
Butler employees participated in the 5K run/walk event on October 20, 2011, at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park to support the…
Oct 14, 2011
Butler has raised money each year for the Entertainment Industry Foundation (Lee National Denim Day). This foundation has become one…
Oct 12, 2011
John Garaffa won an appeal on behalf of a veteran in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims. The…
Aug 23, 2010
Florida Bar recognizes John Garaffa for pro bono service to Marine Corps veterans. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE FLORIDA BAR NEWS….