William J. "Bill" Butler

William J. "Bill" Butler

Trusts and Estates

3.0 (1 reviews)
Chicago, Illinois
12+ years experience
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Contact Information

444 West Lake Street Chicago IL US
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Bio

As a Trusts and Estates attorney in Illinois, William J. "Bill" Butler is committed to client advocacy. J. "Bill" Butler has successfully handled numerous Trusts and Estates cases over more than a decade of practice. William J. "Bill" Butler is associated with McDermott Will & Schulte in Illinois. J. "Bill" Butler provides compassionate yet aggressive representation when clients need it most. William J. "Bill" Butler practices in Illinois with a reputation for thorough and effective advocacy.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Illinois

State Capital

Springfield

Highest Court

Illinois Supreme Court

Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

  • Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1987

Reviews

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George Mitchell

3 months ago

Competent estate planning, but communication could improve

Bill Butler at McDermott Will & Schulte handled the update of our family trust competently. His background in trusts and estates was evident, and he clearly knows the Illinois statutes. However, the process felt a bit impersonal. There were delays in getting draft documents back, and follow-up emails sometimes took several days for a response. While the final product was solid and he is obviously recognized in his field, the overall client experience was just satisfactory. For straightforward estate matters, he gets the job done, but don't expect frequent check-ins.

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