Frances Butt, Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Immigration, and Insurance
Associate
Practicing employment since 2008.
- 18+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Frances Butt is an associate based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Employment, Immigration, and Insurance. Frances has over 18 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Employment · Immigration · Insurance
- Handles Employment, Immigration, and Insurance matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Frances Butt: Frances Butt is an associate based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Employment, Immigration, and Insurance. Frances has over 18 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Frances Butt
Frances concentrates on employment, immigration, insurance, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Frances handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Immigration
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Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Employment cases nationwide
Frances takes employment matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Frances agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases nationwide
Frances takes immigration matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Frances agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
Frances takes insurance matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Frances agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
Frances takes personal injury matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Frances agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Frances Butt — Over 18 years of the U.S. employment experience
Frances Butt is an associate based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Employment, Immigration, and Insurance. Frances has over 18 years of legal experience.
Frances Butt is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, immigration, employment/human rights and 1 other area of law. Frances received a B.A. degree from University of Victoria in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years. Frances practices at Watson Goepel LLP in Vancouver, BC.
Frances's approach to employment cases
Frances Butt is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, immigration, employment/human rights and 1 other area of law. Frances received a B.A. degree from University of Victoria in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years. Frances practices at Watson Goepel LLP in Vancouver, BC.
Clients Frances works with
Frances reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, immigration, and insurance matters in the United States.
Credentials
Frances Butt's legal education and bar admissions
University of Calgary
LL.B. · 2007
University of Victoria
B.A. · 2003
Jurisdictions
Frances's state bar admissions
British Columbia
2008 · ACTIVE
Frances studied at LL.B. in University of Calgary and B.A. in University of Victoria.
Law school and academic background
Frances completed LL.B. in University of Calgary and B.A. in University of Victoria. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Frances runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Frances Butt's office in Vancouver
Frances's primary office is at 1200-1075 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3C9. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Frances Butt — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Frances usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Frances charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Frances's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Frances will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Frances
Frances discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Frances confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Frances's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Frances Butt
How much does it cost to hire Frances for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Frances walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Frances offer a free consultation?
Frances charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Frances's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Frances's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in this state typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Frances gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Frances take my case if I'm outside the area?
Frances evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Frances's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Frances?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Frances will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Frances accepting new employment clients right now?
Frances's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.