James (“Jim”) G. Butler

James (“Jim”) G. Butler

James (“Jim”) G. Butler, senior trial counsel, co-manages the Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC (“RLS”) Workers’ Compensation team in Northern and Central California. Jim has exceptional knowledge in the field of workers’ compensation. He has a proven track record of successfully handling cases of career-ending injuries in workers’ compensation and third-party crossover cases.

Articles written by this author:

The intersection of civil torts and workers’ comp

Counsel must work together to protect WC benefits while maximizing the civil award

James (“Jim”) G. Butler
Ramona H. Atanacio

2023 October


Exceptions to the Workers’ Comp exclusive remedy doctrine

Exceptions to the Workers’ Comp exclusive remedy doctrine

Where the employer fails to secure workers’ compensation coverage as required by law, the hirer may be liable for civil damages

James (“Jim”) G. Butler
Ramona H. Atanacio

2024 July