C. Arthur “Brother” Rutter III

C. Arthur "Brother" Rutter has spent decades helping citizens of Hampton Roads get the justice they deserve. Brother is one of the managing partners at Rutter Mills, driving the business into the next generation of personal injury law. "This is my family, my blood. I love this," the Virginia Beach native says of the firm. His enthusiasm for his work is unparalleled, as are the "time, talent, and treasure" he devotes to the law, his clients, and his employees. A Harvard graduate and first in his class at the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams Law School, Brother uses his knowledge and expertise to run one of the largest firms in Coastal Virginia.

Mr. Rutter is a high-level litigator with decades of legal experience, specializing in large and complicated auto accident and maritime cases. He has won multiple multi-million dollar verdicts in several states in high-profile personal injury cases, including the at-the-time largest Wrongful Death Verdict in Virginia history. He recently served as lead counsel for a $3.75 M seaman’s injury settlement case. As managing partner, Brother is a mentor to our attorneys and staff and a valuable resource for all Rutter Mills clients. Brother is recognized as a compelling speaker and thought-leader, often invited to publicly speak on the overlap between business and his core values of integrity, reputation, and results. At every turn, he relays the importance of kindness and self-agency in work and in life.

Brother is highly active in philanthropic and non-profit organizations, especially those benefitting the arts and education. He and his wife Meredith founded The Rutter Family Art Foundation, which supports local and regional artists with exhibitions, events, and gallery space. An active contributor to revitalizing downtown Norfolk, the Foundation hosts many events in a 1917 historic building that is a mainstay of Norfolk’s Neon Arts District.