Atty. C. Arthur Rutter, Jr.

Atty. C. Arthur Rutter, Jr.

C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death and 1 other area of law.

Norfolk Norfolk 67 yrs experience 67 year
Call (667) 400-4760 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. at a glance

C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. is a Senior Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Rutter Mills, LLP. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S (1959). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1959) and Harvard University (B.A., 1956). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Virginia Beach, Norfolk/Portsmouth and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Chairman and Vice Chairman, Admiralty Section) Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death and 1 other area of law
  • C. received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • C. practices at Rutter Mills, LLP in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

C. Arthur Rutter, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Wrongful Death

C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Norfolk are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Arthur Rutter, Jr.

Where is C. Arthur Rutter, Jr.'s law office located?
C. Arthur Rutter, Jr.'s law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Rutter Mills, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. handle?
C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. practiced law?
C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. go to law school?
C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (B.A., 1956).
How can I contact C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has C. Arthur Rutter, Jr. received?
C. Arthur Rutter, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1959
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1956

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S
Admitted: 1959

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