Adam Harris Lotkin - Norfolk, VA
Attorney at Rutter Mills LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Norfolk, VA
160 W Brambleton Ave Norfolk, VA 23510
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30
Years
Experience
Norfolk Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 05/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Litigation: 98%
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Lotkin approaches the law with a passion and work ethic rivaled by few. Long hours, meticulous preparation, and the heartfelt desire to make a difference are his hallmarks. They are what makes him the advocate Hampton Roads has come to count on after the most serious accidents on land or at sea.
Adam Lotkin has been practicing law for nearly 30 years and does so with a passion for justice helping clients when they are in a tough situation. Growing up outside of Washington D.C., Mr. Lotkin developed a passion for politics and causes relating to civil rights at an early age and recognized a career in law would afford him the opportunity to put his passion for defending the rights and interests of others to constructive use and have an impact on the world around him.
Throughout high school and college, Adam worked in several different capacities with the United States House of Representatives. He served as a Congressional Page, then a clerk and an intern. After graduating from Lafayette College in 1993, Lotkin went on to complete his Juris Doctorate from Howard University in 1996.
Initially practicing Civil Defense work in California, Mr. Lotkin then returned to Virginia in 2000. Since then, he has helped thousands of clients obtain justice for people whose lives have been impacted by an injury or losing a loved one due to someone else’s recklessness or negligence. Adam has been lead counsel in over 120 jury trials in the Commonwealth of Virginia and Federal Courts, securing millions of dollars for his clients.
Mr. Lotkin has always championed the underdog in tough situations. In the practice of law, this translates to making sure the average citizen gets a fair shake when confronting large and powerful corporate interests, including insurance companies. Over the course of close to three decades in practice, Adam has helped thousands of clients get the justice and compensation they deserve for their injuries and losses. He attributes his success to both his passion for what he does and his gratitude for what he has.
When he is not in the courtroom or at the firm, you can find Adam enjoying what he values most – his family. He and his wife are raising two thriving teenagers in Virginia Beach where they spend time on their boat or the golf course. Lotkin also sits on the board for CASA, a victim’s advocacy group and the Organizing Committee for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. For Adam, giving back to the community is an important part of being in a leader in Hampton Roads.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2024 & 2025 Maritime Injury Lawyer of the Year – Lawyer’s Monthly Magazine
- Attorney & Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers
- 2025 Lawyers of Distinction
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Named to Best Lawyers List
- VA Lawyers Weekly “Go-To” Maritime Lawyer
- 2021 Top 50 Jury Verdicts – Wrongful Death
- VA Lawyers Weekly “Leader in the Law”
- America’s Top 100 Attorneys
- 2026 Best Lawyers
- American Association of Attorney Advocates Personal Injury Top 10 Award
- Coastal VA Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
- Rising Star Award- Virginia Super Lawyers
- 2026 Super Lawyers Rated
Other Sources of Feedback About Adam Harris Lotkin
Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Howard University School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1996
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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Howard University School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1996
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Non Legal Education
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Lafayette College Easton, PA, 1993
B.A.
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Lafayette College Easton, PA, 1993
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner/ Litigation Manager
Pro Bono Activities
- Organizing Committee for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Bar Admissions
- California, 1996
Other Affiliations
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors
- American Inns of Court – William B. Enright Chapter, San Diego
- Board of Directors, Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
- Organizing Committee, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Virginia Beach Events
- Virginia Bar Association
- Virginia Beach Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- California Bar Association (Past)
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Contact
160 W Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 757-606-9569
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.ruttermills.com/
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