Nicholas William Utter

Nicholas William Utter

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 21 years

Child custody Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Contracts & Agreements, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

401 Church St Ste 2900, Nashville, TN

About Nicholas

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Legal disputes involving custody and visitation with respect to a minor child or children in Juvenile and Circuit Court. Grandparent and Step-parent visitation are included. Child custody may or may not involve a divorce matter but representation is provided for both.

25%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Preparation of Assets Purchase Agreements, Buy-Sell Agreements, Rental Agreements, Installment Agreements, Proprty Lease Agreements. Representation extends to appearances before regulatory bodies for required permits and preparation of applications for same. Due Dilligence is a large part of any contract preparation and the part most often left out by unrepresented parties. Business Agreements include Corporate and Limite Liability Organizations as well as Partnership Agreements.

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Dissolution of Marriage encompasses filing, temporary support motions, discovery, depositions, mediation and trial. Representation for Contested and Uncontested Divorces. Preparation of Marital Dissolution Agreement, Parenting Plan and Child Support worksheet. Proprty division, allocation of Marital Property versus Separate Property, and debt allocation are at issue in a divorce. Fair and adequate provision for parenting time, and the support and maintenance of minor children is key.

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Criminal Defense includes representation in General Sessios Court, Criminal Court and Circuit Court. Representation is also provided at the Appellate level. Some defenses handled include DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Possession, Drug Sale, Domestic Assault, Assault, Theft, Drug Paraphernalia, Robbery and Burglary.

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Most typically involves the automobile wreck and injuries and damages associated with this. Personal Injury is a sub-category of what is known as tort law. Torts also include Libel, Slander, Assault and Battery, Invasion of Privacy, Nuisance, Malicious Prosecution to name a few. A tort is a civil wrong, the remedy for which is provided by law. This office handles a wide range of torts representation.

10%
Probate 10%

Probate is a way to transfer the property of a decedent to his or her heirs where the decedent is no longer capable of so doing, a house for example. Probate is also a mechanism to protect creditors and their interest in collecting debt, and protects a decedent's heirs from creditors, particularly the property inherited by the heirs. The probate process provides an orderely allocation and distribution of property of a decedent. It starts with a Will, which this office also will prepare.

10%
Wrongful Termination 5%

While the areas giving rise to a wrongful termination are limited, employees enjoy some limited protection against being terminated for reasons that are contrary to the law. Some of these include the filing of worker's compensation, and violations of Tennessee Human Rights Act protections.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

30%-39%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Law Offices of Nicholas William Utter

401 Church St Ste 2900, Nashville, TN, 37219-2231

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Posted by Ana | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional Experience - Glad to have found Nick!

Nick is helpful and kept me updated every step of the way. He is attentive and thoughtful on how he handled a special appearance in Marshall County. Great value and wonderful attorney to work with! Best of all we were able to get the result we planned for by presenting quality work to the court. His ...rates are fair compared to other family attorneys I called.

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Ana Hernandez-Pace

Child support lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Worked with Nick on child support case initiated in TN and he was able to get the case dismissed based on lack of jurisdiction. He was great to work with, attentive, responsive, and gave great stratigic tips on how to get a favorable result."

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Lindsey Davis

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robb Thompson

Unknown lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Utter's vast knowledge of the law, diligent preparation for his clients and relentless advocacy on their behalf separates him from his colleagues. His clients know he will aggressively work toward their successful results."

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Holly Troutman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Nicholas Utter. He is a very knowledgeable lawyer who diligently fights for his clients."

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Dustin Sharp

Child custody lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jaymes Moreland

Child custody lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Utter is professional and knowledgable. He is always prepared and gets results for his clients regularly. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal advice or representation."

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Trudy Bloodworth

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this excellent attorney. Mr. Utter is truly a gem. He is highly intelligent and knows the law very well which makes him a very effective attorney for anyone who has a family law matter. He is a former law clerk for Judge Muriel Robinson which allowed him to gain great experience in family law court early on in his career. He is also very caring and well respected by other members of the bar and the bench."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Associations

2006 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Member

2006 - 2006

Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Moorcroft v. Stuart, M2013-00295-COA-R3-CV

Decision of the Trial Court was reversed and the case remanded

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Education

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Nashville School of Law

Languages

English

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