Personal Injury Attorney
Coastal VA Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
Advisory Board Member for Operation Smile
2015 – Won the 2nd Highest Trial Verdict in VA
Recent Settlements/Verdicts
$300,000 For a Slip & Fall at Work
$245,000 After a Driver was Rear-ended
$320,000 After Insurance Offered $65,000
$950,000 Jury Verdict for a Car Accident
$3.5M Verdict Awarded to a Teacher Hit by a Drunk Driver
Erik Porcaro is an experienced litigator who has spent decades successfully fighting for individuals seeking justice. His clients rely on his compassion and empathy, while his opponents know him for his prowess practicing law. The courtroom is where Erik shines. His communication skills help jurors understand what justice looks like.
“When you’re in court, it’s all about helping the jury see the impact an accident had on my client’s life.”
Erik Porcaro began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, handling complex investigations and arguing jury trials to verdict. He went on to serve as house counsel to a large insurance company, learning the personal injury process from the defendant’s perspective. This background has forged a fierce and incisive litigator, who has successfully represented clients in complex and serious personal injury cases.
“I used to work for an insurance company as a lawyer, and that gave me a lot of insight into how they deal with and evaluate cases because they see cases as numbers, not as individuals.”
He is a valued resource and instructor, having trained lawyers in the insurance industry on trial advocacy, the art of cross-examination and legal ethics. Mr. Porcaro is a popular guest lecturer in New York, Virginia and Washington. D.C. and is a long-standing member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Erik Porcaro’s record speaks for itself. His ability to dig deep into cases and get the insurance companies to pay what is fair to his clients is driven by his compassion and empathy. As a father, Erik works well with young clients who might be intimidated by legal proceedings. His work as a DA only helps drive him to pursue justice.
Outside the office, Erik is a husband and father. He has three sons, and coaches basketball and lacrosse. In the community, Erik has been involved with Operation Smile since his graduation from college. He continues to serve on its advisory board.
A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward.
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