Associate

Qiara Butler

Bar Admissions/Licenses

  • Maryland

Court Admissions

Background & History

Qiara Butler is an Associate at Frost Law, having joined the firm in 2026 with a solid foundation in Commercial Litigation. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law, earned in 2024, and previously completed a Master of Public Administration along with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Qiara focuses much of her practice on tax-related matters, working to provide clients with clear, practical legal guidance during difficult circumstances. She was recently admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, allowing her to represent clients in federal court proceedings. Outside of her legal work, Qiara stays engaged with her community: she sits on the Executive Board of Maryland Legal Aid's Equal Justice Associates, belongs to the Alliance of Black Women Attorneys of Maryland, Inc., and participates in the LifeBridge Leadership Society, where she works alongside other leaders on meaningful community initiatives.

Past Employment Positions

  • The Social Security Administration
    • Disability Examiner
  • The American Federation of Government Employees Union
    • Local 1923/ Union Steward and Vice President

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Education

  • The University of Maryland, 2009
    • Psychology, B.S.
  • The University of Baltimore, 2012
    • Public Administration, M.P.A.
  • The University of Baltimore, School of Law, 2024
    • Juris Doctor

Languages

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • LifeBridge Leadership Society - Class 8
  • Alliance of Black Women Attorneys of Maryland, Inc. - Member

Awards and Honors

  • 2026 Recipient of the National Bar Association, Commercial Law Section, Jean-Marie Sylla Jr. Legacy Award
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore, School of Law in 2024
  • The National Black Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, 2025 and 2026.