Erik Porcaro

Erik Porcaro is a personal injury attorney at Rutter Mills with decades of litigation experience fighting for injured people seeking justice. His clients rely on his compassion and empathy, while opponents know his skill in court. He helps jurors understand how an accident has changed a client’s life.

Erik earned his B.A. from Hamilton College and his J.D. from Fordham Law School. He began as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, handling complex investigations and arguing jury trials to verdict. He later served as house counsel for a large insurance company, gaining a defendant’s perspective in injury cases.

Erik has been named to Coastal VA Magazine’s Top Lawyers List and is a long-standing member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves on the advisory board for Operation Smile. In 2015, he secured the second-highest trial verdict in Virginia for an injured client.

Erik has secured major results for clients, including a $3.5M verdict for a teacher hit by a drunk driver, a $1.8M wrongful death settlement, a $950,000 car accident jury verdict, $320,000 after insurance offered $65,000, and $300,000 for a workplace slip and fall injury claim.

Erik draws on his insurance defense background to understand how companies value claims and why they may treat cases as numbers rather than people. He builds strong cases through deep preparation, clear communication, and honest guidance. His work focuses on fairness, accountability, and helping clients recover after serious harm.

Erik Porcaro is known as a fierce and thoughtful courtroom advocate who digs deeply into each case. He has trained lawyers in trial advocacy, cross-examination, and legal ethics. His work is driven by preparation, courtroom skill, and a clear goal of helping clients seek justice after serious injuries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Rutter Mills LLP
• Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Associatio

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• Fordham Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hamilton College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges