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Atty. David A. Rutter

Atty. David A. Rutter

David's experience is primarily in the area of commercial real estate. He has a national practice in the area of complex commercial real estate transactions, including real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing and credit enhancements, as well as joint ventures, partnerships and limited liability company formation.

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About David A. Rutter at a glance

David A. Rutter is an attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practforg at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Educated at Vanderbilt University (JD, 1993) and Oberlin College (BA, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ€” Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David's experience is primarily in the area of commercial real estate
  • He has a national practice in the area of complex commercial real estate transactions, including real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing and credit enhancements, as well as joint ventures, partnerships and limited liability company formation
  • Representative clients include major healthcare systems, life insurance companies, and institutional investors in commercial real estate
  • His practice is national, and includes the representation of healthcare companies in the development of new hospitals, the acquisition of hospital systems, the acquisition of large chains of convenience stores in multi-state transactions, the acquisition and disposition of investment properties by life insurance companies and other institutional investors, and a program by the equities group at Lincoln National Life Insurance Company under which they have acquired or credit enhanced over $2 billion in investment properties across the nation over the past several years

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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David A. Rutter's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
Where did David A. Rutter go to law school?
David A. Rutter earned their education at (JD, 1993); (BA, 1990).
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David A. Rutter's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America โ€” Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

JD
Vanderbilt University
- 1993
BA
Oberlin College
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America โ€” Real Estate Law
- 2026

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