BUTLER & ASSOCIATES, P.A. - Key Persons

Gary L. Fanning, Jr. has successfully represented insurance companies and individuals at the trial level in the Kansas and Missouri state courts. He has also prevailed in numerous appellate arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court and the Kansas Court of Appeals. He has represented clients in claims involving fires, explosions, structural failures, product liability, automobile negligence, and commercial and retail collection claims. He is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, Topeka Bar Association, NASP, and NARCA. Mr. Fanning earned his law degree from Washburn University School of Law (J.D., with honors, 1994) and his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University (B.A., Communication, Magna cum laude, 1990). He is admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri, and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the Western District of Missouri.

Stephanie B. Poyer has successfully represented businesses and individuals in Kansas state courts and the District of Kansas. She also represents creditors in consumer bankruptcy matters. She is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Sam A. Crow American Inn of Court, Kansas Bar Association, and Topeka Bar Association. Ms. Poyer earned her law degree from the Washburn University School of Law (J.D., Cum Laude, 2011) and her undergraduate degree from The College of William & Mary (B.S. Biology, 2005). She is admitted to practice in Kansas and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.

Todd B. Butler has successfully represented insurance companies and individuals at the trial level in both state and federal courts. He has also prevailed in numerous appellate arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court and the Kansas Court of Appeals. He has represented clients in claims involving fires, explosions, structural failures, product liability, automobile negligence, and commercial and retail collection claims. He is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, Topeka Bar Association, NASP, CLLA, NARCA and KCAA. Mr. Butler earned his law degree from Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and his undergraduate degree from Pittsburg State University (B.S. Information Systems, 1983). He is admitted to practice in Kansas and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.

Zachary A. King has successfully represented insurance companies, businesses, and individuals at the trial level in the Kansas state courts. He has also prevailed in numerous appellate arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court and the Kansas Court of Appeals. He has represented clients in claims involving fires, product liability claims, automobile negligence, and commercial and retail collection claims. He is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, Topeka Bar Association, and NASP. Mr. King earned his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2004) and his undergraduate degree from Fort Hays State University (B.A., Political Science, 2000). He is admitted to practice in Kansas and Missouri and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.