John Butrus

John Butrus earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Hofstra University (1983), an MBA from Rutgers University Graduate School of Management (1985), and a JD from Washington University School of Law (1987). Mr. Butrus is admitted to practice law in 13 jurisdictions including the Supreme Court of the United States. In 1987, Mr. Butrus joined the Dallas County District Attorney's Office as an Assistant District Attorney in the Trial Section. During his two (2) year tenure at the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Butrus tried over 60 misdemeanor and felony jury trials, including 21 successful felony jury trials. In 1989, Mr. Butrus joined Cozen O'Connor, PC, a multinational law firm. Within three (3) years, the firm promoted Mr. Butrus to Member status; and, in 1997, the firm promoted Mr. Butrus to Senior Member status. Mr. Butrus had lead counsel responsibility, and represented Fortune 100 Companies in numerous multimillion dollar litigation matters across the country and abroad. In 1997, Mr. Butrus co-founded Butrus Khoshbin Wilson Vogt, LLP, which, over a nine (9) year period, he helped build from a start-up entity to a successful litigation boutique with offices in Dallas and Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition to Mr. Butrus's management, marketing and client development responsibilities, he represented Fortune 100 companies in multi-million dollar commercial litigation matters. In 2006, Mr. Butrus negotiated a merger between Butrus Khoshbin Wilson Vogt, LLP and Davis Munck, PC. Mr. Butrus helped build the new firm, Munck Butrus Carter, PC, to 35 attorneys. During his tenure with the firm, Mr. Butrus served as Board Member, Litigation Section Chairman, and Business Development and Marketing Committee Member. In addition, Mr. Butrus represented Fortune 100 companies in complex commercial litigation, trials, and appeals. Mr. Butrus also provided clients with consulting services related to business transactions and litigation.