Introduction

A 150 million dollar wrongful death verdict against Chrysler for a four-year-old boy killed in a crash stands as the largest documented verdict in Butler Kahn history, but the firm record also includes a 45 million dollar motorcycle accident verdict, multiple wrongful death recoveries of 28 to 40 million dollars, and a 29.4 million dollar sexual abuse result. Butler Kahn is a personal injury and wrongful death firm with offices in Atlanta (main location), Lawrenceville, Roswell, and Jonesboro. Founded by Jeb Butler and Matt Kahn, the practice handles personal injury and wrongful death cases exclusively.

Practice Areas

Car Accidents. Butler Kahn represents car accident victims throughout Atlanta, Brookhaven, Lawrenceville, and Roswell. The firm handles rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, head-on accidents, drunk driving incidents, distracted driving cases, and multi-vehicle crashes.

Motorcycle Accidents. The firm has secured a 45 million dollar verdict in a motorcycle accident case and handles crashes throughout the Atlanta metro.

Truck Accidents. Butler Kahn investigates commercial truck crashes by examining driver logs, black box data, maintenance records, and trucking company safety practices.

Wrongful Death. Georgia law allows wrongful death claims within two years of death. Results include the 150 million dollar Chrysler verdict, a 40 million dollar wrongful death result, and a 30 million dollar wrongful death recovery.

Boating Accidents. The firm handles boating accidents on Georgia more than 40 public lakes including Lake Lanier and Lake Altoona, and coastal areas including Savannah and Tybee Island.

Traumatic Brain Injuries. Butler Kahn works with neurologists to document TBI effects on cognitive function, memory, mood, and physical ability.

Nursing Home Abuse. The firm represents nursing home residents and families in cases involving physical abuse, neglect, bedsores, malnutrition, medication errors, and financial exploitation throughout Georgia.

Slip and Fall and Premises Liability. Butler Kahn handles slip and fall cases throughout Atlanta. A documented result includes a 13.8 million dollar slip and fall verdict.

Dog Bite Injuries. The firm handles Georgia dog bite cases under the Responsible Dog Ownership Law.

Product Liability. Defective vehicle claims and other product liability matters are within scope.

Attorney Profiles

Jeb Butler co-founded Butler Kahn and has handled exclusively personal injury and wrongful death cases for over ten years. Before entering civil practice, he worked as a prosecutor, public defender, and federal law clerk. He graduated magna cum laude from law school and argued on the National Moot Court team. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor given to 2.5 percent of Georgia lawyers, placed among the Top 50 Elite Trial Lawyers by the National Law Journal, and selected as Georgia Legal Elite by Georgia Trend magazine.

Matt Kahn co-founded the firm and focuses solely on personal injury and wrongful death cases. All clients receive his cell phone number for direct communication.

Tom Giannotti, Brittany Partridge, Graham Roberts, and Emory Rogers serve as personal injury lawyers at the firm. Sarah Christy is Office Manager and Paralegal. Keanna Offord serves as Case Analyst. Melody Walker and Christie Gilbert are paralegals.

Location and Service Area

Butler Kahn maintains its main Atlanta office with additional locations at:

• Lawrenceville: 245 W. Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, phone (678) 400-6166
• Roswell: 1255 Canton St, Unit E, Roswell, GA 30075, phone (770) 766-1056
• Jonesboro, GA

The firm serves all areas of Atlanta including Brookhaven, Druid Hills, Buckhead, Chastain Park, Garden Hills, Piedmont Heights, Midtown, Downtown Atlanta, and Atlantic Station. Georgia statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the incident date.

Main Phone: 678-940-1444
Website: butlerfirm.com/

Client Focus

Butler Kahn distinguishes itself from high-volume billboard firms by taking fewer cases and applying deeper investigation to each, including fact digging, witness interviews, and evidence tracking that higher-volume firms skip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butler Kahn largest verdict?
The 150 million dollar wrongful death verdict against Chrysler for a four-year-old boy killed in a post-crash fuel tank explosion. Other major results include a 45 million dollar motorcycle accident verdict and wrongful death results ranging from 28 to 40 million dollars.

Does the firm take cases outside of Atlanta?
Yes. Butler Kahn has offices in Lawrenceville, Roswell, and Jonesboro, serving clients throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area and broader Georgia.

How does the firm differ from high-volume plaintiff firms?
Butler Kahn takes fewer cases to focus on thorough preparation, including fact investigation, witness interviews, and evidence tracking.

What recognition have the attorneys received?
Jeb Butler has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2.5 percent of Georgia lawyers), listed among the Top 50 Elite Trial Lawyers by the National Law Journal, and named Georgia Legal Elite by Georgia Trend magazine.

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Georgia?
Georgia allows two years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury claim.

Closing

Butler Kahn record, headlined by the 150 million dollar Chrysler wrongful death verdict, reflects a practice built around landmark results rather than volume throughput. The firm operates from Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Roswell, and Jonesboro. For a free 24/7 consultation, call 678-940-1444 or visit butlerfirm.com/