Lynn "Beau" Butler Jr.
Practice Areas
Biography
Beau Butler is an attorney in the Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery practice of Jackson Walker’s Austin office.
Prior to Jackson Walker, Beau was a summer law clerk for U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Tony M. Davis of the Western District of Texas and for the Financial Litigation and Charitable Trusts Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
Education
B.S., University of Texas at Austin
- Business Foundations Certificate â McCombs School of Business
J.D., University of Texas School of Law
- Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Team
- Texas Board of Advocates, Deputy Chair
- Susman-Godfrey Moot Court Competition, Semi-Finalist
- Calvert Inn of Courts, Student Member
- Austin Young Lawyers Association, Board MemberâLaw School Representative
Bar Admissions
Texas
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2024-2026
- âReal Estate Bankruptcy,â 58th Annual William W. Gibson, Jr. Mortgage Lending Institute (September 2024)
August 21, 2025
Attorney News
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 106 âOnes to Watchâ
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
July 15, 2025
Attorney News
âAustin Monthlyâ Lists 44 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among âAustinâs Top Attorneysâ of 2025
Jackson Walker congratulates the 44 attorneys recognized among Austin Monthlyâs list of âAustinâs Top Attorneysâ for 2025. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 40 categories.
September 17, 2024
Speaking Engagements
Victoria Argeroplos, Beau Butler, and Maha Ghyas Present âReal Estate Bankruptcyâ at UT Law Mortgage Lending Institute
Jackson Walker attorneys Victoria Argeroplos, Beau Butler, and Maha Ghyas presented at The University of Texas School of Lawâs 58th Annual William W. Gibson, Jr. Mortgage Lending Institute on September 12-13, 2024.
August 15, 2024
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
May 8, 2024
Speaking Engagements
Jonathan Lass to Serve on Planning Committee at UT School of Law Technology Law Conference; Jennifer Wertz to Present on âTechnology-Focused Bankruptcy & Insolvencyâ
Jackson Walker partner Jonathan E. Lass served on the planning committee and as a presiding officer for The University of Texas School of Lawâs 37th Annual Technology Law Conference. Additionally, Jackson Walker partner Jennifer F. Wertz will be a presenter on Thursday, May 23.
December 4, 2023
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter â December 2023
View Jackson Walker’s December 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
August 17, 2023
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
August 4, 2023
Mentions
The American Lawyer: Jackson Walker is Nationâs Top Local Counsel in Large Bankruptcies, as Bankruptcy and Restructuring Filings Rebound
The American Lawyer cited new research which named Jackson Walkerâs Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery group as the top local debtorâs counsel in the nation so far this year.
Recognition & Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2024-2026
Publications & Speeches
- âReal Estate Bankruptcy,â 58th Annual William W. Gibson, Jr. Mortgage Lending Institute (September 2024)