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This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itRutter Mills160 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Robert W. Gillikin, II joined Rutter Mills in March of 2009 after practicing law in Pittsburgh for six years. His primary area of focus is Social Security Disability, for which he has represented approximately 2,000 clients in disability claims. He has successfully represented many disabled individuals both before the Social Security Administration and in appeals to federal court.
Mr. Gillikin also represents veterans with disability claims before the Veterans Administration and railroaders with disability claims before the Railroad Retirement Board. He also has litigation experience involving FELA claims, workers' compensation, employee rights, and personal injury.
Notable precedential cases include Pieczynski v. Barnhart, 430 F.Supp.2d 503 (W.D.Pa. 2006) and State, ex rel. Crist v. Cline, 632 S.E.2d 358 (W.Va. 2006).
He was born and raised in Portsmouth, graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College, and received his law degree from the University of Richmond.
Education:
- B.A. 2000 Virginia Wesleyan College, magna cum laude
- J.D. 2003 University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law
Professional Honors & Activities:
- Member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Member of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
- Member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates
- Member of the American Association for Justice
- Member of the Virginia Employment Lawyers Association
Bar Admissions:
Court Admissions:
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. Disctrict Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
STAFF
- Susan Jaffe - Paralegal to Rob Gillikin This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Amanda Smith - Paralegal Assistant This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it









