D. Nicholas Stutzman

D. Nicholas (“NICK”) Stutzman was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in Columbus, Georgia. He is a graduate of Columbus State University (B.S., 1999), and Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2003). Nick is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Alabama State Bar. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association and GRECAA.

Additionally, Nick is admitted to practice in the United States District Court - Middle District of Georgia and the United States District Court - Middle District of Alabama.

His practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate, wills, probate, contracts, small corporate entities and land disputes. He spends his free time with his family and coaching his son's youth baseball. He is proud to serve as Vice President and General Counsel of The Brent Schoening Strikeout Leukemia Foundation, Inc. as well as President and General Counsel of The Brent Schoening Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. and on the Muscogee County School District Business Education Advisory Board and on the Board of Directors of the Columbus Mortgage Bankers Association.

He represents a variety of lenders, developers, builders, investors, entities, buyers and sellers.

He is the honored recipient of the 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 Ledger-Enquirer Readers Choice award for Attorney and was named one of the “5 Under 40” by Columbus and the Valley magazine in 2010.

Nick is married to the former Tracey Tillman and they have one son, Chandler. They are members of First Baptist Church in Columbus.

Education

B.S., Columbus State University, 1999
J.D., Stetson University College of Law, 2003

Admitted to Practice

Georgia, 2003
Alabama, 2005
United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia
United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama

Memberships, Affiliations and Activities

State Bar of Georgia
Alabama State Bar
United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia
United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
Columbus Bar Association
American Bar Association
Columbus Mortgage Bankers Association - Board of Directors
Muscogee County School District Business Education Advisory Board
The Brent Schoening Strikeout Leukemia Foundation, Inc. (General Counsel and Vice President)
The Brent Schoening Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. (General Counsel and President)
GRECAA
Phenix City Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Board of Realtors (affiliate member)
Phenix City Board of Realtors (affiliate member)
Columbus Mortgage Bankers Association (affiliate member)
First Baptist Church (member)
State Bar of Georgia Real Property Law Section

Honors and Awards

Named one of the “5 Under 40” by Columbus and the Valley Magazine in 2010
Recipient of the Ledger-Enquirer Readers Choice award for Attorney in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011
William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, 2003