Rutter Mills is one of the top personal injury attorney firms in Coastal Virginia. I didn't contact…read morethem when I had my traumatic & life changing car injury in 2014. I wish I had. I wanted a firm that had an attorney I knew. After retaining that firm I learned that the attorney I knew had retired and was referring his cases to a new associate, who also eventually left. Handling my case then was a partner. I've since learned that the father of one of my son's children's theatre friends was an attorney at Rutter Mills. I feel certain he would have given my case the attention it deserved. And I'm also sure he would have known how to handle my emotions during depositions when I would cry because of the part of my life that was forever changed and the fact that the accident killed my beloved dog. The firm I hired recommended I settle for less than I deserved & had lost because the process was so upsetting for me. Rutter Mills handled the case of a former theater kid after his wife was killed in an automobile accident. I feel certain his case must have been gone so well because of the attorney we had both known so long. Should I ever have the need for a personal injury attorney firm again, I would certain retain Rutter Mills despite the fact that my friend has recently retired.

This experience has been incredibly disappointing and emotionally exhausting for my family. When…read moreyou hire a lawyer, you're trusting them to fight for you and protect your best interests during one of the most difficult times in your life. Unfortunately, that's not how we felt throughout our case. Instead of feeling supported, I felt like I constantly had to ask questions, follow up, and even uncover problems on my own. Finding out that certain things hadn't been done after being told they had was heartbreaking and made it very difficult to trust the process. I understand that law firms handle many clients, and I never expected constant updates. What I did expect was honesty. If there were delays or setbacks, I would have appreciated being told the truth instead of feeling like I was being misled. More than anything, I felt like my family's best interests came second. We deserved someone who would genuinely fight for us and treat our case with the care and attention it deserved. This experience added unnecessary stress to an already painful situation, and I hope no other family has to feel the same disappointment that we did.

As a Broker in the Hampton Roads Real Estate Market for 15+ years I find Albert to be the most…read morehonest, knowledgeable and straight forward attorney around! Aside from handling the routine processing of a real estate transaction, Albert is always able to provide good honest, direct advice whenever an issue arises. Albert is quick to resolve a problem with common sense solutions. He is not one to litigate unnecessarily and can usually negotiate a mutually beneficial result. Albert and his team are efficient and available. I highly recommend. On a personal note I have used Albert to assist with numerous personal issues. Again, he always provided level advice, even if I it wasn't something I didn't want to hear. Consequently I have been able to navigate through legal issues quickly and effectively, with good results. I cannot recommend Albert enough for any legal issue you or a client may require an attorney. I especially recommend you try to catch one of his lectures. Who knows what jewel of knowledge you will receive.

Estate Planning, I've had several inquiries from friends and family concerning establishing a…read moreLiving Trust. When you have the loss of a friend and or a family member, you will have an awakening. You will find out quickly that you aren't truly prepared for that person's passing. You should think about having those not-so-fun conversations with your elders or spouse about their wishes if something were to happen to them. Think about everything that involves gathering one's personal property and assets. If you don't have a Will, General Power of attorney, Special Needs, Guardianship, Advance Medical Directive, Joint financial/monetary accounts, and or co-ownership of any assets. You may seriously want to think about having a Living Trust established. Don't be afraid to hire someone who specializes in family planning. The Dickerson & Smith Law Group located in Virginia Beach, VA. is a law firm you can depend on. The expense of having them draw up a Trust is minimal, compared to what it could cost by having to go through probate. The Dickerson & Smith Law Group is dedicated to assisting you with your estate planning. When my wife and I had our Trust drawn up, their associate team were all consummate professionals. Thank You, Dickerson & Smith Law Group, and I like to give Mr. D. Dickerson Jr. Esq. a special thank you for his counsel and for establishing our family's living trust. It gave us a piece of mind knowing we can sleep well at night, without worrying about how our assets are distributed in the event of our passing.

I was involved in an automobile accident in 2019. I do not have enough great things to say about…read moreChris Hedrick. He worked tirelessly on my case. We finally went to court and he coached me and won the case. He is not only a fantastic attorney but also a good person and a great communicator. I would recommend him hands down to anyone in a similar situation. Joyce S.

Only reason I'm giving this place even 1 star is because Shawn Clines other attorney in his office,…read moretook over my case and got it dismissed. I would never recommend Cline to anyone. I don't even know where to start. We went to his office to talk to him about my case, he seemed like he knew what he was doing so we decided to hire him. I was told that I would need to take a paper to the court to continue my case because Cline was out of town. Fine. The court date was continued. There was a period of 2 months between that court date and the next one. I never heard from him. I called, emailed, left messages, nothing. The case was important to my husband and I. Seemed like it wasn't at all to him. Two days before the court date, he called me back and we briefly discussed my case. When we got to court it was a disaster. He had no clue what was going on and when the judge asked him questions he was lost. Embarrassing. The court date was continued again. When leaving he pretty much told me good luck I'll see you next court date. No help or anything. Mind you my husband and I have had to go through a lot of hoops which our particular situation. In between the court dates same thing...nothing. Until finally Clines law partner reaches out. He was the only one who actually communicated with us and helped us. Which is the only reason like I said this place gets a star at all. All and all Cline was not a good choice for us.

I've only ever needed an attorney twice-- once in 2016, which Shawn got dismissed and another…read moreyesterday (2019) which Shawn got dismissed! I really liked him from the first consultation 3 years ago and saw what he could do in a courtroom. I also liked that he's well-known in the area and may be considered one of the best. His staff is great, helpful, and prompt at returning my messages and relaying my messages to him when he's out of the office! He shows up to court on time each time, is very confident, and got excellent results for me (cases dismissed). I sure shouldn't need him often, but as long as I can afford his fees (which are worth his time, education, and experience) and he's practicing in the area, I will be a client of his.

Mr. Hubbard was a fantastic lawyer. He answered all my questions and called everyone personally…read morethat did not do their job with my real estate transaction!

I have known Kevin Hubbard for almost twenty five years. I am also an attorney and I have practiced…read morefor 35 years. However my law practice is in constitutional law and public interest/ advocacy work. It has been national, not local. When I needed a local lawyer for real estate closings and practical needs my wife and I had in raising our five children and living in the real rough and tumble of our daily life we always used Kevin. He is trustworthy, kind and known throughout Hampton Roads. In fact, we still use him. I have also referred many people to him over the years. You get a kind, skilled, honest lawyer, not a big firm with a ticking time clock. I am happy to recommend him.

I just want to start out by saying I did not end up using Peter as my legal representative. The…read moreonly reason is because I found out I have legal insurance and had to go with other lawyers. I am writing a review because just base on our initial interactions, I already know he is an attentive and knowledgeable lawyer. I was bummed Peter was not in my insurance network. He was so helpful and responded to me with detail direction to put my mind at ease right away. Not to mention, he responded in such timely manner. Through his professional assessment, he gave me different options based on my physical location and the reckless driving summon I sent over. Anyway, even though Peter didn't get to be my representative in the end, he has helped a ton!

Very professional, I observed him in court, very thorough. I was impressed with the knowledge he…read moreverbalized.

Matthew is an very experienced attorney, hands down. Before my court date I was worried and…read moreconsulted with him, he took care of everything excactly as he promised, took the weight of my shoulders and won the case in one appearance at court. What appeared to be very stressful and nerve wrecking turnt out to be a breeze after meeting Matthew. So grateful, I met him and now I have a great attorney to go to and to recommend to my friends and family when needed.

I highly recommend Matthew Curcione, an experienced and reputable attorney specializing in Criminal…read morelaw,criminal defense, corporate etc. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, attention to detail and a strong commitment to clients' interests. Mat is known for providing sound legal advice, navigating complex legal matters with ease, and delivering positive results. If you need legal representation. Go with Curcione law.

I can not speak for or against Attorney Pugh, he might be a great man, but I can tell you that his…read moreemployee named "Denise" is rude and disrespectful. I have never in my 60 years (of life) had someone huff and puff because I asked them a question about my case with their office. When I asked for her name she told me, "you don't need my last name and hung up the phone on me. She is very bad for your business. Poor representation.

Mr. Pugh was our custody/visitation lawyer. He knows his stuff inside and out and after working…read morewith him, if we needed to hire an attorney again, we would have zero hesitation hiring him again. We had swapped from another attorney, also known in the area, to try a chance with Mr. Pugh after using the services of his partner, Mr. Karpov (who's equally impressive), and it was the best decision we could have made. Our previous lawyer was very hesitant and submissive in their advice to us each time an issue occurred which was frustrating. In contrary, Mr. Pugh was straight to the point and confident while seamlessly rolling with the punches in action. He advised us realistically and in a style that matched my husband's needs and made us feel secure walking into the court. Mr. Pugh won our case, allowing our family to move on from stressful times in a fair but satisfactory manner.