David Nutter

Neutral Information
Rates and Fees

Overview

David C. Nutter is one of the most sought-after mediators and arbitrators in Georgia. As a Senior Neutral at Miles Mediation, he has mediated over 2,000 cases involving commercial disputes, employment litigation, restrictive covenants, contracts and torts, corporate and partnership litigation and dissolutions, real estate, technology implementations, trust and estates, insurance coverage, construction, securities, banking and finance, nuisance claims, false arrest and excessive force cases, and significant personal injury suits. He has been handling employment cases for more than 15 years, including those including whistle blowers; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and age, race, and sex discrimination claims. David has extensive trial experience, including seven years as an award-winning Assistant United States Attorney in Atlanta, where he prosecuted fraud and public corruption cases.

In 1996, he received the Department of Justice’s Director’s Award for Superior Service as an Assistant United States Attorney. He also received the Federal Bar Association’s National Younger Federal Lawyer Award for outstanding service to the U.S. Government (1995). In 1986-87, following law school, David clerked for the Honorable Patrick E. Higginbotham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. David is a Founding Member of the Georgia Academy of Mediators and is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.

David is known as a quick study and patient listener who can expeditiously sort through complexities to help the parties get to the crux of a dispute. He is a student of the art of proper pacing and timing in negotiation and mediation and believes that persistence is the most important ingredient in a successful mediation. What he likes most about mediation is the interesting people he meets every day and the satisfaction of helping them resolve their disputes.

Education

University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1986, Magna Cum Laude, Editor-in-Chief, Georgia Law Review, Order of the Coif
Furman University, BA, 1983 – Cum Laude

Admitted to Practice

United States Supreme Court 1990
United States Court of Appeals for The Eleventh Circuit 1987
United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia 1987
Georgia Supreme Court 1987
Georgia Court of Appeals 1987

Professional or Trade Affiliations

State Bar of Georgia

Rates and Fees

Rates - David Nutter

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Atlanta Rates 4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $400 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $350 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $650

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Atlanta Mediation Admin Fee - $400 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $1000. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.