Peter Butler, a legend in his own time, graces the cover of this edition of the Advocate. He was once described by Michael Goldie, Q.C., as appearing like a barefoot country boy who maintains an apartment in London. A cautionary note was added, however, to alert the unsuspecting, that underneath the tousled bonhomie stood a brilliant barrister able to face any opposition.
Born in England, the second son of Sir Thomas Butler and Lady Butler, Peter actually studied his way through ...