Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 
J. Eric Butler is a Shareholder in the firm. Mr. Butler focuses his legal practice in the areas of federal and state taxation, business formations, complex commercial litigation, tax controversy matters, white collar criminal defense, and estate planning/probate matters.
Mr. Butler handles a large range of business and tax matters for clients across the United States involving the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. Mr. Butler has extensive experience representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities, to include examinations of tax returns, collection of delinquent tax debts, criminal tax matters, international tax compliance and enforcement, employment tax matters, regulatory compliance, and trial and appellate litigation of tax issues in both state and federal courts.
Mr. Butler also represents and consults with accountants across the United States in malpractice defense, mitigation of potential malpractice claims, and disciplinary proceedings.
Mr. Butler is a frequent speaker to various organizations and businesses on issues involving tax law, tax controversy matters, business law, estate planning, and probate administration and litigation.
J. Eric Butler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax.
J. Eric, who practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
