INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
William J Butler

William J Butler

High Net Worth 2025

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Wealth Law: Central Region

USA - Nationwide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by McDermott Will & Schulte

High Net Worth

Practice Areas

William (Bill) J. Butler focuses his practice on estate planning and probate administration matters. Bill counsels family groups and individuals on all aspects of wealth transfer planning, with an emphasis on formulating estate plans that maximize and protect wealth while minimizing transfer taxes. Bill is the global head of McDermott’s Private Client Practice.

Bill represents many large, multigenerational family groups, and also advises with their family office executives on family office administration and structure issues. Bill regularly counsels younger generation family members on learning to be responsible wealth managers. He also assists a number of families on all legal issues involving their privately owned business, including shareholder voting arrangements, succession planning and shareholder agreements.

View more details here: https://www.mwe.com/en/team/b/butler-william-j

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law: Central Region - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

William Butler is the former head of McDermott's private client group. He has a particular focus on probate administration and estate planning work.

Private Wealth Law - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
William Butler focuses his practice on high-profile succession planning cases, particularly for multi-generational families. He is highly respected for his expertise in estates and trusts.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • William Butler is really useful in challenging situations. He has the voice of reason. He has a lot of experience with families. He can provide a personal perspective.

    Private Wealth Law: Central RegionChambers High Net Worth
  • He's a master of the law, really well regarded and his clients are fantastic.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
  • He's really good and really likable.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
  • William Butler is really useful in challenging situations. He has the voice of reason. He has a lot of experience with families. He can provide a personal perspective.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

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