Erik Porcaro - Norfolk, VA
Attorney at Rutter Mills LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Norfolk, VA
160 W Brambleton Ave Norfolk, VA 23510
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Norfolk Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 05/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Erik Porcaro is an experienced litigator who has spent decades successfully fighting for individuals seeking justice. His clients rely on his compassion and empathy, while his opponents know him for his prowess practicing law. The courtroom is where Erik shines. His communication skills help jurors understand what justice looks like.
Erik Porcaro began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, handling complex investigations and arguing jury trials to verdict. He went on to serve as house counsel to a large insurance company, learning the personal injury process from the defendant’s perspective. This background has forged a fierce and incisive litigator, who has successfully represented clients in complex and serious personal injury cases.
He is a valued resource and instructor, having trained lawyers in the insurance industry on trial advocacy, the art of cross-examination and legal ethics. Mr. Porcaro is a popular guest lecturer in New York, Virginia and Washington, D.C. and is a long-standing member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Erik Porcaro’s record speaks for itself. Porcaro has secured millions for his clients. His ability to dig deep into cases and get the insurance companies to pay what is fair for his clients is driven by his compassion and empathy. Clients talk about his skill in and out of the courtroom and appreciate his straight and honest guidance.
Outside the office, Erik is a husband and father. He has three sons, and coaches basketball and lacrosse. In the community, Erik has been involved with Operation Smile since his graduation from college. He continues to serve on its advisory board.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Coastal VA Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
- Won the 2nd Highest Trial Verdict in VA, 2015
Education
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Legal Education
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Fordham University School of Law,
New York,
New York
J.D.
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Fordham University School of Law,
New York,
New York
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Non Legal Education
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Hamilton College
B.A.
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Hamilton College
Current Employment Position(s)
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Personal Injury Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Operation Smile, Advisory Board Member
Representative Cases
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$300,000 For a Slip & Fall at Work
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$1.8M Wrongful Death Settlement
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$320,000 After Insurance Offered $65,000
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$950,000 Jury Verdict for a Car Accident
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$3.5M Verdict Awarded to a Teacher Hit by a Drunk Driver
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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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