Norton Cutler, an of counsel in the firm's Litigation group, focuses his practice on telecommunications and technology law. Norton handles all legal matters for a large wholesale mortgage company and telecommunications consulting company. Over the years, he has represented U S WEST and its successor, Qwest, in numerous telecom regulatory and litigation matters, including the successful appeal of a $500 million rate case and numerous state regulatory proceedings which set the rules and prices for competition between incumbent telecom carriers and new competitors. He recently represented Dex Media in reaching a successful resolution in a directory $10 million error case. He also was instrumental in helping raise $70 million for Bluestar.net and the eventual sale of Bluestar.net to Covad Communications for $300 million in stock and assumed liabilities. Norton was involved in representing the former U S WEST in claims against Time Warner arising out of Time Warner's acquisition of Turner Broadcasting Systems. Norton has tried over 50 arbitrations involving computer and technology disputes while at NCR and U S WEST. In addition to Norton's experience as outside counsel to numerous technology companies, he can also provide unique insight and perspective from the inside of a telecom or technology company, having served as the Associate General Counsel to NCR Corp and U S WEST for 13 years prior to joining the firm.
