Michael Butterfield
About Michael Butterfield
Michael Butterfield is a lawyer based in Clayton, MO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Michael Butterfield is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Clayton, Missouri
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Mantese Honigman PC
Education: Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Clayton, MO
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