About James G. Butler
Lived 1920 – 2005 (aged 84). James G. Butler was an American lawyer.
James Girard Butler (September 26, 1920 – May 26, 2005) was an American trial lawyer, known for winning many large verdicts for plaintiffs in civil litigation, including the first in a thalidomide case. Butler was also known as a civil rights leader and an art collector.
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Who was James G. Butler?
American lawyer (1920-2005)
When was James G. Butler born?
James G. Butler was born on 26 September 1920.
When did James G. Butler die?
James G. Butler died on 26 May 2005.
What was James G. Butler's occupation?
James G. Butler was a lawyer.
What nationality was James G. Butler?
James G. Butler was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James G. Butler. https://biography.guide/james-g-butler/
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