BUTTERFIELD, William P. On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 of Potomac, Maryland. Beloved husband of Susan Delau Butterfield, devoted son of Louise and William Butterfield of Willoughby OH, brother of Emily Krieger (Keith) of Bellefontaine OH, Douglas (Lori) of Twinsburg OH, and Edward (Gloria) of Mentor OH. Also survived by numerous relatives including eleven cherished nieces and nephews. Bill was a founding partner at Hausfeld LLP in Washington, DC and chaired the firm's Financial Services Practice. His work concentrated on financial services litigation and antitrust litigation and he was also an internationally recognized authority on electronic discovery. Bill was a long-time member of The Sedona Conference, and at the time of his death was Chair of the Executive Committee for the Working Group on Electronic Document Retention and Production. He served as editor-in-chief of the Case for Cooperation (2009) and was a co-editor of the The Sedona Conference Commentary On Preservation, Identification and Management of Sources of Information (2008). Additionally, Bill was an adjunct professor at American University, Washington College of Law, where he taught a course on electronic discovery. He also served on the Advisory Board for the Georgetown University Law Center Advanced EDiscovery Institute. Bill began his legal career as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Juvenile Division of the Montgomery County (OH) Prosecutor's Office in 1979. He later represented county office holders in civil matters before moving to Washington, DC in 1988 to enter private practice with the firm of Finkelstein & Thompson. Prior to the formation of Hausfeld in 2008, he was a partner at Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld and Toll. Over the years Bill devoted a significant amount of time to his community and was a longtime supporter of his alma mater, Bowling Green State University. Most recently, he served as Treasurer of BGSU Foundation, Inc. Having been a former Eagle Scout, Bill also volunteered his time as a Boy Scout leader. An avid golfer, Bill was a member of Tournament Players Club (TPC) Potomac. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Potomac United Methodist Church, 9908 South Glen Road Potomac, Maryland 20854. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Bill's memory to the Butterfield/Washington Center Scholarship (301900), c/o BGSU Foundation, Inc., 132 Administration Building, ATTN: Gift Processing, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403; bgsu.edu/Butterfield; or The First Tee of Greater Washington DC, 2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite #106, Washington, DC 20006; http://www.thefirstteedc.org/donate/.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 23, 2016.

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Richard M Cronley

May 26, 2025

Thinking of Bill since it's the week of the Memorial Golf Tournament in Dublin Ohio.
He became a dental patient of mine , friend and fellow Eagle Scout!
We golfed in our much younger years hacking our way around the par three course at Rollandia Links!
Bill moved near DC and we visited them several times with our sons! Bill and I were also both Eagle Scouts .
Bill I hope you are hitting the ball long and straight in heaven!
Dick Cronley

L Williams

December 19, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends.Take time to grieve and celebrate a life well-lived. The lost of a loved one is truly difficult no matter how long we have them with us but remember God promises to be near those calling on him. Psalms 145:18

December 17, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family . May God be with you and give you peace . Romans 15 : 13 .

John and Sally Bunnell

January 7, 2017

Dear Louise and Bill, John and I are so very sorry to learn of your son's passing. Children are so very precious no matter how old they are. You both should be very proud of his accomplishments. May your memories of the good times comfort you now and in the days to come. God bless you both. Fondly,

Doug Jeddy

December 29, 2016

My deepest condolences to you and your family with the loss of Bill. I was very saddened by the news of his passing. Through the years, I've often had fond memories of having Bill as a childhood friend. We had many great times together growing up. He had an impressive list of lifetime accomplishments and will be sorely missed. We'll always carry the memories of him. My prayers are with you.
Doug Jeddy

Ron, Cheryl and Craig VanDemark

December 26, 2016

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We are praying for your family during this very difficult time.

Jeff Monica

December 23, 2016

Bill was a wonderful person and a great big brother. To the Butterfield family our deepest sympathies. Heaven has gained another great Angel.

Jeff and Laurie Monica

December 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in God's promise found at John 6:40

December 21, 2016

My deepest heartfelt sympathies to the Butterfield family.

-Kimberlee' Fisher

December 20, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

Lowell and Donna Ely

December 19, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a big part of the Boy Scout community and well loved by Pack 773. May he rest in peace.

Michael Arkfeld

December 19, 2016

The world has lost a special person on the passing of William Butterfield. Over the years that I've known Bill, he has personified what a strong, but professional trial attorney should be. He was extremely intelligent, articulate, and remained focused on the issues in the face of flying comments. I very much respected his gentle, but firm, spirit and his giving back to the legal profession in his role as the educator and mentor. His appearances and presentations at the ASU eDiscovery conference will always be remembered. His insightful guidance was carefully considered by all. Truly, a sad time. Michael

December 19, 2016

Offering my condolences to the family. "May mercy and peace and love be increased to you."- Jude 2

December 19, 2016

I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Be assured that God feel your pain because he love and cares for you. May you trust in God at all times and pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for you. He will hear your cry for help and give you comfort. (Psalms 61:1). Your family and friends have my deepest condolences.

Shannon

December 19, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your loss. My sincere condolences to your Family. Although it may seem hard now, it will be memories of little things that help soften the pain and bring the smiles back to your face. May God comfort your broken hearts and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

Vernon Sewell

December 19, 2016

My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain you during this difficult time.-John 17:3.

Missy

December 19, 2016

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Know that you can go to god in prayer to strengthen and comfort you. Psalms 121. We share your grief.

December 17, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it means to lose your husband. My prayers are with you.

Linda Butterfield

Dotty Tierney

December 17, 2016

Dear Louise and Bill and family, Tom and I are very sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Love Dotty and Tom

December 17, 2016

May the God of loving comfort and eternal hope be with the Butterfield family at this very sad and difficult time.

Annie C

December 16, 2016

May you find strength and comfort from God and his promise found at Hosea 13:14.

Gail Parks

December 16, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I made Bill's acquaintance through Judge Facciola and later in connection with The Sedona Conference. He was one of the most kind and thoughtful gentlemen I've known and he will be missed by many.

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