Mr. C. Arthur “Brother” Rutter III - Norfolk, VA
Attorney at Rutter Mills LLP
Maritime Lawyers in Norfolk, VA
160 W Brambleton Ave Norfolk, VA 23510
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Norfolk Maritime Lawyer
Updated: 05/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Maritime
- Personal Injury
- Railroad
- FELA
Attorney Information
Overview
Graduating first in his class from Law School, Brother was the Allen Chair Editor of the University of Richmond Law Review. He has been admitted to the Bar and qualified to practice in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. The focus of his practice is severe personal injury cases, and he has secured multi-million dollar verdicts in several states.
Brother is also a member of the Maritime Law Association and has been designated Proctor in Admiralty in recognition of his expertise in representing injured seamen and others with maritime injuries. He is also a Designated Legal Counsel for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. Brother is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association, Virginia Beach Bar Association, Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys, Florida Bar, South Carolina Bar, North Carolina Bar, The Virginia Bar Association, and the Million Dollar Advocate Forum.
Brother also has held the following positions: Adjunct Professor of Admiralty and Maritime Law, T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, Fall 2002; Chairman, American Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), Admiralty and Maritime Law Section, 2003-2004; Alumni Board of Directors, Norfolk Academy; Law School Alumni Association Board of Directors, T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers – American Advocates Association
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best of the Best – Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Coastal Virginia’s Top Lawyers
- Inside Business Power List
- Super Lawyers, “Top Rated Lawyer”
- America’s Top 100 Attorneys
- Best Attorneys in America Rue Rating
- 10.0 AVVO Rating
- Martindale Preeminent Lawyer
- Million Dollar Advocates Member
- CoVaBiz 2026: Top 175 Most Influential People in Coastal VA
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 1994
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Valedictorian
Honors: Graduated 1st in class
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 1994
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Non Legal Education
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Harvard College, 1986
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: English, American Literature & Language
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Harvard College, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor, Admiralty and Maritime Law, T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, 2002
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
Other Affiliations
- Maritime Law Association (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member)
- Norfolk Bar Association (Member)
- Portsmouth Bar Association (Member)
- Virginia Beach Bar Association (Member)
- The Virginia Bar Association (Member)
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum (Member)
- Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys
- Florida Bar
- South Carolina Bar
- North Carolina Bar
- American Association for Justice (Chairman)
- Admiralty and Maritime Law Section, 2003 - 2004
- Norfolk Academy (Alumni Board of Directors)
- Law School Alumni Association, T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (Board of Directors)
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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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