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Michael J. Butler is a solo practitioner in Southfield, Mich.

Author: "Observations on the current state of civil justice in the Michigan courts. And some Detroit history for fun."

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Recent Posts from attorneybutler.net


  • LEGAL TALK NETWORK

    Plans are in the works for www.attorneybutler.net ( along with others) to get into the "podcasting game" in 2010. I can hear it now:

  • PARTISANSHIP TAKES MANY FORMS-JESSE JACKSON

    To this Rev. Jackson replied that he did not call anybody by name when making his statement. As Rep. Davis was the only member of the Congressional Black Caucus who voted against the health care…

  • SARAH PALIN--TALKING, NOT THINKING, ON HER FEET

    I had never heard of Sarah Palin before she was selected as John McCain's running mate. Quite frankly, her interview performances were jaw-droppingly bad. It was if her motto was, "Though experience and judgment may…

  • TORT REFORM AND CALLING 911 FOR SEX

    Now let's see. How do we address this problem, to prevent such a frivolous abuse of the system in the future. Let me consult my red rubber wrist band, WWTRD (What Would Tort Reformers Do?)…

  • SAUL AZUNIS--ADDICTED TO FACEBOOK

    In a time when we are looking seriously at people who might put religious identity and allegiance above that of the country, we might do well to remember there are some who swear allegiance first…

  • TWO PROGRESSIVES ON AN ESCALATOR-WHAT'S THE POINT?

    I don't know how to respond when people send things like this to me. Do they really think this kind of joke that can be applied to anyone and everyone at any and all times…

  • JOHN STEWART'S GLENN BECK IMITATION-VERY GOOD

    If you need some reference material, see the clip here (Spot the Looney-Glenn Beck). The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c The 11/3 Project www.thedailys how.com Daily Show Full Episodes…

  • BUSINESS TO BUSINESS LAWSUITS ARE NEVER FRIVOLOUS?

    (Addendum. It is my understanding that the US Chamber of Commerce is supporting a new federal tort reform package that will provide for the manufacture of a "Trial Lawyer Call" which would mimic the sound…

  • MAJESTIC BUILDING-DETROIT

    Short piece, sadly with no sound (background music removed for copyright reasons, apparently), about the old Majestic Building in Detroit. Included here for its rarity, its historic interest and because it was the original home…

  • ATTENTION TEXTUALISTS

    It is my understanding that the name of the "Federalist" Society comes from the Federalist Papers, a compilation of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the US Constitution. It is widely considered a primary source…