Kara Butler

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Kara Butler is a passionate advocate for her clients. Her focus is on civil litigation for plaintiffs that have been injured by the negligence of commercial entities. She is persistent in gathering information, informing and counseling her clients, and pursuing the absolute best outcome for what they have endured. Having been in an accident caused by an 18 wheeler herself, she is a fierce advocate for holding big truck entities accountable when their negligence harms other drivers on the road.  

Outside Office

In addition to practicing law, Kara’s initial careers as a teacher, musician and mother keep her occupied. She enjoys playing music with her family and watching them perform their varied talents.  She also enjoys taking ballet, scuba diving, underwater photography and downhill skiing.  Kara lives in Fayetteville with her family, two cats, a dog and a chinchilla.  

Bar Admissions

  • Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas

Education

  • University of Illinois, Urbana, B.M.E. 2003
  • University of Illinois, Urbana, B.A., 2003
  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, M.A., 2007
  • University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, J.D., 2021

Publications

  • Arkansas Supreme Court, Access to Justice Commission Research Publication

A Study on Technological Resources for All Court Users in Arkansas Courts and Law Libraries

Organizations & Awards

  • Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Member and Participant in Mentor Program (ATAA)
  • Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Member (ATLA)
  • American Association for Justice, Member (AAJ)
  • Arkansas Bar Association, Member
  • Robert F. Fussell Outstanding Service Award, 2021 Recipiant (300+ pro bono service)
  • Clinton School of Public Service Inaugural Public Service Academy, Class of 2019
  • Norma Beasley Scholarship Recipient
  • John J. Cravens Scholarship Recipient
  • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
  • Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda Academic Honor Society