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A client slipped on a substance leaking from an Aquabag that a store failed to remove after Hurricane Irma. The client suffered a dislocated knee and other injuries. The company blamed the client and offered $25,000. Mike Butash took the case to trial and the jury returned a verdict of $923,000, finding the company 100 percent at fault.

A client was arrested on a second DUI with refusal and leaving the scene of an accident. The initial offer from the State was 60 days in jail. After reviewing the video and comparing it to the police report, Mike Butash pointed out several inconsistencies. The charges were reduced and the client received probation with no jail time.

A client was charged with domestic battery. Even after a post-Miranda admission, Mike Butash argued that the client acted in self-defense and was not the initial aggressor. All charges were dropped.

A client suffered a fractured lower leg after being struck by a vehicle while riding. The initial offer from the insurance carrier was $21,000. After demonstrating the full physical and psychological impact of the injury, including the residual trauma specific to motorcycle accident victims, Mike Butash secured the policy limits of $100,000.

A client was charged with second degree felony written threats arising from a text exchange during an eviction dispute. Mike Butash and co-counsel filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the messages did not constitute true threats and did not meet the statutory requirements for the charge. The court granted the motion and dismissed the case.

A client navigated a highly contested dissolution of marriage spanning more than three years of litigation, three opposing counsels, and multiple court hearings. Mike Butash secured a settlement in which the client received nearly $300,000, retained all retirement funds, and was not required to pay alimony.

Client violated probation by not completing treatment. Mike was able to show that this was not willful given the length of treatment required and get this matter dismissed!

Client was released for unrelated issue and staying at her sons apartment to recover. While using walker,client turned a corner,tripped over some shoes that were in the hallway,and fell breaking her hip. Mike was able to settle this case for the policy limits.

Client suffered minor fracture to ankle. Despite execution of release,Mike was able to establish lack of training and supervision by the staff and settle this case for an undisclosed amount!

Client is a Disabled,Non-Verbal,Wheelchair bound Adult. Despite there being no medical bills and client not being seen immediately by a doctor,Mike was able to settle this case for an undisclosed amount!

Client struck gate to entry way of neighborhood knocking it down. Client did not report this to HOA or call authorities. Event captured on video surveillance. Mike was able to get this matter amended to a civil traffic infraction with no points assessed against his clients drivers license and his client never had to go to court!

Mike was able to get this matter amended to a civil traffic infraction in which his client received no points on his drivers license!

Client accused of damaging a door frame and lock after being kicked out of restaurant for being disruptive. Mike was able to keep all charges from being filed and the matter was dropped.

Client stopped for speeding after leaving a friends house coming home from a night out in Ybor City. Client admitted to drinking. Mike was able to get this matter reduced to a Reckless Driving where his client received a Withhold of Adjudication and only had to pay court costs No probation!

Mike was able to provide paperwork to the officer that wrote that citation showing that this was a clerical error in which the officer then filed paperwork dismissing the citation without a court date

Mike was able to get all matters dismissed!

Mike was able to show that the stepson was the initial aggressor and that his client acted in self-defense. Charges dropped before filed!

Client had argument with husband and admitted to slapping husband in face. Husband stated there was an altercation and he was punched in the face. No injuries were observed. Mike was able to get this case dropped with no charges being pursued.

After 9 months of litigation,Mike was able to resolve this matter for his client for 1 2nddegree misdemeanor charge.

Client was accused of punching the victim several times through an open car window causing the victim several fractures in her face. Client scored significant prison time and offer from State was prison. After 18 months of litigation,Mike was able to provide proof that the victim was not truthful in her initial statements to law enforcement,had a vendetta against his client,and negotiate the matter down to a probationary sentence for…

Mike took this case over from another attorney. After only having the case for a little over a month,Mike was able to secure a policy limit settlement!

Client rear-ended at high rate of speed while traveling on interstate. Client was working at the time and in work vehicle. Client suffered significant injuries resulting in surgery. Case settled for $1,150,000!!

Chain reaction rear-end collision wherein Mike represented 2 of the 3 victims. At fault party was limited on insurance coverage and no party had uninsured motorist coverage. Mike secured 74% of the insurance proceeds for his clients!

Client earned majority of income and paid for majority of expenses and essentially supported spouse. Despite comingling funds,Mike was able to resolve this matter for a 1-time lump sum payment to the spouse that allowed the client to keep all assets,retirement accounts,and other property despite her exposure.

Mike negotiated a lump sum alimony payment for his client of $80,000,payment of 50% of a retirement account from clients spouse,pro-rata split for all expenses and activities for the couples minor child,among several other important items his client required to keep.