About Rakin
Rakin Hamad is a trial lawyer that has been with Curcio Law since 2018. He has represented clients in cases involving motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, rideshare vehicles, slip and fall injuries, burn injuries, dog bites, and unsafe products. Rakin has obtained millions of dollars for his clients and works diligently to help his clients rebuild their lives with commitment, compassion, and character. Rakin has been recognized professionally by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and the National Trial Lawyers. He has also been recognized in Alexandria as one of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s 40 under 40 Honorees.
Rakin has followed Tom’s lead and has worked to give back to his professional and legal community as well. He is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) and is currently the Chair of the Young Trial Lawyers Section and a member of the Board of Governors. Locally, Rakin is currently the Vice President of the Foundation of the Alexandria Bar Association. The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Alexandria Bar Association and Rakin helps lead the Beat the Odds Scholarship program for the Foundation.
After graduating from Virginia Tech for his undergraduate studies, Rakin graduated from the George Mason Law School and became barred in Virginia and Washington D.C. shortly thereafter. He has lived in Northern Virginia for the majority of his life and currently lives in the City of Alexandria. Outside of the office Rakin enjoys playing sports, especially basketball and golf, and spending time with his family and friends.
Memberships
- Virginia State Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) | Chair of the Young Trial Lawyers Section
- Trial Lawyers Association of Washington D.C. (TLA-DC)
- American Association for Justice
- Alexandria Bar Association | Vice President of the Foundation | Past Young Lawyers Chair
- Fairfax Bar Association
- George Mason Law Review
Education
- George Mason Law School, J.D., 2018
- Virginia Tech, B.A. in Economics, 2015
Licensure
- Virginia Supreme Court
- Washington D.C.
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- United States District Court, Western District of Virginia
- Supreme Court of the United States
Industry Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch - Personal Injury & Product Liability Litigation, 2022-2025
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2023-2024
- Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Honoree, 2023
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, 2023-2025
- Martindale Hubble Peer Rated, 2022-2025
Featured Results
Our client was injured in a rear-end collision in Prince William County. The case was complicated by the client’s pre-existing back condition and a spinal cord stimulator implant (IPG) placed...
Read Case DetailsOur client was a 3-year minor that was eating dinner at a friend’s house. Our client went to throw his plate away when the house owner’s dog jumped up, bit,...
Read Case DetailsThe at-fault driver ran a red light and crashed into a vehicle that was then propelled into our client’s vehicle. Our client suffered spinal injuries and collected the available insurance...
Read Case DetailsOur client was a passenger in a vehicle that was t-boned in Old Town, Alexandria. Our client’s vehicle was traveling straight through a solid green light when the other vehicle...
Read Case DetailsOur client unfortunately suffered a chemical burn on her scalp as a result of a hair lightening procedure. As part of the procedure, the salon applied a chemical to our...
Read Case DetailsOur client, a 60-year-old pedestrian, was struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a road in Springfield, Virginia. The victim, who spoke limited English, was initially misidentified in a police...
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