About

Erik C. “Rick” Nutter, Jr. Attorney

Rick Nutter has been practicing law since 2005, and is the founding Shareholder of Nutter Law Group, P.A. For almost 20 years, Mr. Nutter has been litigating matters involving property insurance disputes, construction defects, premises liability, products liability, trucking accident cases, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. He has litigated in both state and federal courts, and has tried cases to verdict in numerous counties in Florida.

Background & Experience

Mr. Nutter began his legal career litigating insurance disputes on behalf of some of the largest insurance companies in the country. In 2009, he channeled the knowledge he gained from representing big companies into his representation of property owners (residential and commercial) in disputes against their insurers. Since that time, he has litigated over a thousand cases involving disputed property claims against insurance companies and construction defect claims against home builders, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Mr. Nutter is often called upon to give presentations and lectures to other lawyers, construction and insurance professionals, and consultants. He is licensed to practice in all state courts in Florida and the United States District Courts for the Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts of Florida.

Rick Nutter was born in Jacksonville, Florida and raised in Dallas, Texas. He returned to Florida in 1996 to attend the University of Florida, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2000. He continued his education at Stetson University College of Law, where he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2003. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Stetson University in 2003.

Mr. Nutter resides in Tampa with his wife and daughter.

Professional Affiliations

  • The Florida Bar
  • Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Florida Justice Association

Bar Admissions

  • 2005, Florida Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Education

  • University of Florida (B.A. 2000)
  • Stetson University College of Law (J.D. 2003)
  • Stetson University (M.B.A. 2003)

Practice Areas

  • Insurance Litigation
  • Construction Defects
  • Sinkhole Litigation
  • Hurricane Litigation
  • Windstorm Litigation
  • Water Loss Litigation
  • Builder Warranty Litigation
  • Stucco Litigation

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