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I began my legal career in 1986 in Georgia as a District Attorney for the State of Georgia, where I gained valuable trial experience prosecuting both misdemeanors and felonies. In 1997, I entered the private sector as in-house counsel for one of the largest insurance companies in the country, and applied the trial skills I learned as a District Attorney to defending both insureds and the insurer in suits arising under automobile and homeowner’s policies.. In June 2007, I joined Nikolai Makarenko, Jr. to form Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser and Eidex’s predecessor firm Groth & Makarenko. With my experience trying more than 300 cases, both civil and criminal, before juries in the State of Georgia, I am a well-respected, successful litigator fully capable of protecting my client’s best interests, whether the ultimate resolution of the case is via alternative dispute resolution or trial. My practice focuses on auto, general liability, premises liability and insurance coverage issues.. My practice focuses on civil litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels. I am admitted to practice before all state courts in Georgia, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. I am a member of the Board of the Federal Defender Program, the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association and the Defense Research Institute. I am a former board member of the Federal Defender Program, a past President of the Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the State Bar of Georgia, and served as Co-Chairperson of the Insurance Law Institute from 2009 to 2019. In 2014, I was appointed to the State Bar of Georgia’s Insurance Coverage Committee. I am a member of the GDLA, Atlanta Claims Association and CLM. I hold an “AV” peer-reviewed rating from Martindale Hubbell. I have been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers.. I am a registered neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and serve as a senior neutral with Sugarloaf ADR. In 2024 ALM/The Daily Report named me as one of the top 3 Mediators in Atlanta.

Culhane Meadows, PLLC was founded in 2013 by a group a former "Big Law" graduates. The firm is a relationship-oriented law firm that is committed to providing its clients with personalized service of the highest quality, in the most responsive and efficient manner possible.. Mr. Lutz heads the litigation department at Culhane Meadows, and also plays an active part in its real estate practice group. Mr. Lutz’s practice focuses on representing individuals and businesses in contract-based disputes.. Mr. Lutz has significant experience working with and for construction companies.  Indeed, many of our clients are involved in the industry: real estate developers and owners, contractors and subcontractors, and design professionals alike.  Mr. Lutz represents these companies in contract negotiation, drafting, and myriad construction disputes including the following: bid protests, mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, performance and payment bonds, design defect, workforce supplementation, delay and scheduling, project settlement cramdowns, real property tax assessments, design infringement, project change orders, and extra-contractual performance.. Mr. Lutz also represents small and large corporations involved in commercial and business disputes.  Mr. Lutz has taken a lead role in litigation involving the following claims: breach of contract, unfair business and/or trade practices, defamation, fraudulent transfers or conveyances, covenants not to compete or solicit, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership dissolution, and tortious interference with business and/or contractual relations.. Outside the law, Mr. Lutz is a 12-year veteran of both the U.S. Army and Georgia Army National Guard.  While on active duty, he served as a team leader and Non-Commissioned Officer with the 1st battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment where he was deployed throughout the United States, Central and South Americas, and Europe.  Among his many awards, Mr. Lutz received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (Fourth), Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, and the coveted Ranger Tab.. Mr. Lutz resides in St. Simons Island with his wife and two sons.  He enjoys tennis, golf, hunting, hiking and all things outdoors.