James E. Butler Jr. is the founding partner of Butler Prather LLP in Atlanta, one of the nation's most accomplished civil trial attorneys with nearly five decades of experience — including lead counsel in ten cases exceeding $100 million in verdict, culminating in the largest jury verdict in Georgia history: $2.5 billion against Ford Motor Company in February 2025. A cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law where he won every available moot court competition, Butler holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating and has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer every year since 2004. His asbestos and mesothelioma practice focuses on holding manufacturers and distributors accountable for exposing Georgia workers, veterans, and families to dangerous asbestos-containing products across the state's industrial, construction, and military sectors.
Why Work With James?
49+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Georgia
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice49 yrs Senior Expert
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Products Liability
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
False Claims Act
Georgia Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations2 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationGeorgia Superior Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.0M–$1.3M (varies by case factors)
Georgia allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 2 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. James offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
James E. Butler Jr. works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
James E. Butler Jr. handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, False Claims Act. James E. Butler Jr. is the founding partner of Butler Prather LLP in Atlanta, one of the nation's most accomplished civil trial attorneys with nearly five decades of experience — including lead counsel in ten cases exceeding $100 million in verdict, culminating in the largest jury verdict in Georgia history: $2.5 billion against Ford Motor Company in February 2025. A cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law where he won every available moot court competition, Butler holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating and has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer every year since 2004. His asbestos and mesothelioma practice focuses on holding manufacturers and distributors accountable for exposing Georgia workers, veterans, and families to dangerous asbestos-containing products across the state's industrial, construction, and military sectors.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Georgia are typically filed in the Georgia Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). James can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Georgia range from $1.0M–$1.3M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. James can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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