Rusty Grant
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Overview

Rusty Grant

Russell “Rusty” is a full-time mediator who handles cases including automotive/trucking, premises liability, wrongful death, and professional liability, among others.

He was formerly a partner with Cruser Mitchell Novitz Sanchez Gaston & Zimet L.L.P., where he practiced from 2006-2022, gaining extensive trial experience, before becoming a full-time mediator in 2022.

Rusty graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2003. He attended undergraduate school at the University of Richmond, receiving his B.A. in Journalism in 2000. He is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, Supreme Court of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Rusty was recognized as a Georgia Rising Star in the 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2017 editions of Super Lawyers Magazine.

Rusty is a proud father of three and enjoys spending time with his family. He is also a competitive triathlete and has participated in more than a dozen Ironman events since 2010. Rusty is an involved member of Sandy Springs Christian Church, having served as a deacon, elder, vice president, and congregational president.

To learn more about Rusty, read his spotlight.

 

Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2003
    • Richard B. Russell Moot Court Competition
  • University of Richmond, B.A., 2000
    • Member, Varsity Swim Team
    • Member, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

 

Admitted to Practice

  • Supreme Court of Georgia, 2003
  • Georgia Court of Appeals, 2006
  • U.S.D.C. Northern District of Georgia, 2011

Community Involvement

  • Sandy Springs Christian Church, Congregational President, Present
  • Mt. Pisgah Christian School, Middle School Swim Coach, Present
  • Peachtree Station Swim & Tennis, Board Member, 2011-2012

 

Representative Experience

  • The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed an award of attorney’s fees against Rusty’s client, finding that the trial court abused its discretion in making such an award when Rusty’s client had prevailed in the underlying case. (2005)
  • Rusty convinced the Georgia Court of Appeals to reverse a trial court’s dismissal of a third-party complaint in an automobile accident case. This was a case of first impression following Georgia’s 2005 tort reform legislation. (2010)

 

Honors & Awards

  • Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017

 

Publications

Rates and Fees

Rates - Rusty Grant

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Atlanta Rates 4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $400 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $350 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $500

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Atlanta Mediation Admin Fee - $400 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $1000. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.