William Nexsen Jr. - Norfolk, VA
Attorney at Rutter Mills LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Norfolk, VA
160 W Brambleton Ave Norfolk, VA 23510
- Free Consultation
Norfolk Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 05/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Nexsen’s years of experience and proven track record of success have helped numerous clients recover compensation in personal injury cases. Will’s dedication to the true spirit of the law and professional ethics are evident to everyone with whom he works. For his clients, he is a knowledgeable and compassionate legal advisor. To the opposing counsel, Will is a fierce adversary with a reputation for success.
Mr. Nexsen is a Hampton Roads native. He attended the Norfolk Academy before moving on to attain his undergraduate degree from Davidson College in Psychology. It was during a summer internship at a local law firm that Will learned how lawyers can truly serve as “counselors at law.” He saw an opportunity to help clients and his community by standing alongside the injured to fight insurance companies and get clients the justice they deserve.
Will followed in the footsteps of his family and began his law career after receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2012 after interning in both Henrico County Circuit Court and the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Since law school, he has worked at prestigious firms in both Norfolk and Richmond, VA, and in 2019, Coastal Virginia Magazine recognized him on their “Virginia’s Top Lawyers List” . In 2022, VA Lawyers Weekly recognized him as an “Up & Coming Lawyer.”
Outside the office, Mr. Nexsen is passionate about community service. Will is the President of the Special Olympics of Virginia Young Professionals Board. He also serves on the Norfolk Academy Alumni Board as well as the Board of Directors for Norfolk’s d’Art Center.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Coastal VA Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” List
- VA Lawyers Weekly “Up & Coming Lawyers” List
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2012
Juris Doctorate
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2012
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Non Legal Education
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Davidson College
Psychology
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Davidson College
Current Employment Position(s)
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Personal Injury Attorney
Past Positions
- Henrico County Circuit Court, Intern
- Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Intern
Pro Bono Activities
- Member of Norfolk Academy Young Alumni Board
- Board Member for Norfolk Court Appointed Social Advocates (CASA)
- VP of the Virginia Special Olympics Young Professionals Board
Representative Cases
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Uninsured Motorist Policy Paid Our Client $875,000
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$100,000 Settlement for Gunshot Wound
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$300,000 For a Truck Driver Hit Head-on
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$160,000 Settlement for a Portsmouth Driver Injured at Work
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1978
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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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