Judge James E. Nutt - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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Hon. James E. Nutt is a judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Palm Beach County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2017, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Richard L. Oftedal (Ret.).

Nutt has presided in the Civil Division.

Prior to his appointment, he worked for the Office of the General Counsel at the South Florida Water Management District for twenty-three years, where he served as head of the Litigation Practice Group. Early in his legal career, Nutt managed his own private practice.

He received a bachelor's degree from Oglethorpe University (1980) and an M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University (1990). Nutt then completed a J.D. at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in 1990.

His memberships include the Inns of Court and the Palm Beach County Bar Association.

Nutt was born in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.

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BELLA CONSTRUCTION CORP V BELLENGER HOMES LLC

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PORTOFINO CONDOMINIUM APARTMENTS OF PALM BEACH INC V MIRANDA, LANA L

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PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION V RICHARDSON, BRIAN

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PORCELLI, MADISON V LUNYA COMPANY

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GUILD, BARBARA V FARMERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

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GONZALEZ, ERIKA V CRESPO, PAUL ANTHONY

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NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC V KINSEY, CLAUDIA J

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HOLMES, JAMES V AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS

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LAPIS ADVISORS LP SOELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT V NR PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATES LLC

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RAMIREZ, JOSE V AIR PROS SOLUTIONS LLC

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JACKSON, JEFFERY V JACKSON, GERALD

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA V DIOGO, LUIZ FERNANDO

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CAFIERO, HARRY V WATSON, JAMES

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LA SPINA, PHILIP V HOMEOWNERS CHOICE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE

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ANTI AGING OF BOCA LLC V DEEN, BARBIE E

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RYAN INCORPORATED SOUTHERN V PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS INC

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REDWAY, GREIG V STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY

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AVAIL 1 LLC V THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE B CUMMINGS

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MONTEREY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC V KAMINESTER, ILYSE

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About

James E. Nutt
Current Appointment 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Civil - AO, Courtroom 11E	15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Civil - AO, Courtroom 11E
Education Bachelor's degree, Oglethorpe University - 1980 M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University - 1990 J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center - 1990	Bachelor's degree, Oglethorpe University - 1980 M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University - 1990 J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center - 1990

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Court Info

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Current Court:	FL - 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (561) 355-2956

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Palm Beach County, Florida
Counsel	South Florida Water Management Districts Office of the General Counsel	None
Sole Practitioner	James E. Nutt, P.A.	None