Attorney Profiles

     CLAY A. BUTLER

           Phone: 512-322-5367
           Fax: 888-356-3151

     CARTER THOMPSON 

           Phone: 512-322-5367
           Fax: 888-356-3151

     RAND E. ZUMWALT 

           Phone: 512-322-5367
           Fax: 888-356-3151

CORE PRINCIPLES

Urged by his desire and hard-work mentality, Clay A. Butler, after working for two different and well respected law firms, where he garnished valuable courtroom and transactional experience, decided to open The Butler Firm. A client focused law firm in the central Texas area.

Clay A. Butler enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps as an infantryman at the early age of 17. It was there that Clay began to learn the underlying principles which helped construct the foundation of the The Butler Firm into what it is today. Those principles are: Honesty; Organization; and Preparation.

Clay firmly believes that with these fundamental principles along with a strong work ethic and hard-earned experience, success and results will flow down to The Butler Firm's clients.

Carter Thompson comes to The Butler Firm from a background in criminal law and journalism, and brings his attention to detail, extensive investigative and writing experience, and commitment to serving his clients.

Carter was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Drawn by the music and cultural scene and the Hill County, Carter first moved to Austin in the early 1990s to attend the University of Texas at Austin.

After graduating, Carter moved to Galveston to work as a newspaper reporter. For 10 years, he covered the courts, law enforcement, health care, and the island city’s colorful political scene, winning numerous awards and, more importantly, keeping his readers informed about the issues affecting their community.

Carter graduated from the University of Texas School Of Law with Honors. Carter clerked in the Appellate Division of the Travis County District Attorney’s Office during and after law school, working on dozens of cases including homicides, sexual assaults, and other felonies. Carter also clerked in the Criminal Prosecutions Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office before joining The Butler Firm.

Carter’s past experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to represent Client’s skillfully in and out of the court room. At the Butler Firm, Carter primarily works with Clients in the areas of Business Litigation, Real Estate and Construction Litigation, and Family Law.

Areas of Practice

Business Litigation
Real Estate
Construction Litigation
Family Law

Rand E. Zumwalt Phone: 512-322-5367 Fax: 888-356-3151 E-Mail

Rand has extensive knowledge and experience handling bankruptcy cases and enjoys finding creative ways to obtain debt relief for consumers and businesses.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Rand moved to Austin in the late-nineties to attend the University of Texas at Austin. While in college, Rand met his wife and developed a love of Austin that would stay with him for the remainder of his life. After acquiring a bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Business Administration, Rand enrolled in St. Mary's University School of Law. While in law school, Rand focused his coursework on bankruptcy law, business law, and estate planning.

After passing the bar exam, Rand began practicing law and assisting clients with their estate planning and general business counsel needs. Rand assists both consumer and business clients with obtaining debt relief through the bankruptcy processand other channels. Drawing on his prior experience, Rand also routinely helps clients with their estate planning and probate needs. In these tough economic times, Rand understands the importance of not only getting out from under stifling debt but also shielding and protecting wealth for future generations.

Rand and his wife have recently welcomed their first child into the world and are excited about raising her in Austin, Texas. When Rand is not practicing law, he can be found running the Town Lake loop and hiking the ample trails surrounding the Austin area. Additionally, Rand is active in his church, The Austin Stone Community Church, and enjoys using his training to serve its members.

Areas of Practice

Consumer and Business Bankruptcy
Estate Planning
Trusts
Wills
Elder Law
Probate

Bar Admissions

Texas
Colorado
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Texas

Community Involvement

Member of the Northwest Austin Young Life Committee

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