Our Attorneys

Jeffrey R. Adams

Jeff Adams is the Managing Partner at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver and is admitted to practice law in Virginia and New York. He is a team member of the Commercial, Corporate, and Business Law and Estate Planning practice groups. Jeff focuses on corporate and commercial law, estates and trusts, tax law, election law, and related litigation...

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Derek J. Brostek

Derek provides a complete portfolio of Occupational Safety & Health-related services as a partner in the OSHA practice group. He offers customized training packages for safety teams, consultations on OSHA compliance, advice and recommendations during an inspection, and the litigation services needed to defend against citations successfully...

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Lauren R. Darden

Lauren Darden’s significant experience and practical advice help to solve the legal needs of her clients. Her practice focuses on employment law compliance and litigation, as well as general civil defense and commercial litigation. She is a member of the Employment Law, Insurance Defense, Intellectual Property and Business and Corporate Litigation teams at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver...

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Humes J. Franklin, lll

Humes “Tripp” Franklin is a third-generation lawyer representing clients in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business Law, and Medical Malpractice cases at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver. He is admitted to practice law in state and federal courts in Virginia and West Virginia...

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Franchesca F. Gomez

Fran Gomez joined WAW as a partner in 2023 with a focus on providing comprehensive commercial and real estate legal services to individuals and businesses in Waynesboro. She has decades of experience representing clients purchasing property in Virginia, opening a new business, or planning their estate. She also handles adult guardianship cases, interacting with vulnerable and incapacitated adults...

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Stephan W. Milo

Stephan “Steve” Milo brings sophisticated expertise to commercial, corporate, and business law clients around the country. He is a member of the Commercial, Corporate, and Business Law and Estate Planning teams at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver...

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Lucas I. Pangle

Lucas delivers intelligent, practical solutions to his corporate and business clients. He manages a developing blend of litigation and transaction matters, involving him in Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver’s Commercial, Corporate, and Business Law, OSHA, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, Employment Law, and Estate Planning groups...

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Gregory T. St. Ours

Gregory “Greg” St. Ours brings experienced representation to his business clients. He is a member of the Commercial, Corporate, & Business Law, Construction Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, and Insurance Defense teams at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver. He is admitted to practice law in state and federal courts in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia...

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Thomas E. Ullrich

Tom Ullrich works with local, regional and national clients to manage their OSHA and employment legal needs. He’s part of the OSHA and Employment Law groups at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver and brings significant civil litigation experience to the firm. Tom is admitted to practice law in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York...

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Timothy C. Carwile

Timothy “Tim” Carwile joined Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver in 2023, bringing his significant experience and relationships in the Waynesboro/Augusta County community to the firm. Tim began his legal career in the 1970s, providing comprehensive legal services to businesses and individuals in Waynesboro. In the early 2000s, he narrowed his focus to trial work and criminal defense, becoming a notable speaker on the subject and author of definitive publications used by attorneys throughout the Commonwealth...

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Emily Gindhart

Emily Gindhart is a Harrisonburg lawyer working as an associate attorney at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver. As a member of our Corporate and Business law team, Emily coordinates her detailed and meticulous work with our Partners to satisfy the complex legal needs of our clients. She attended the University of Virginia as an undergraduate, studying Psychology...

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Glenn M. Hodge

Glenn Hodge is an experienced business law attorney who has a reputation for building long-term relationships with his clients. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia and has served in many leadership positions on the Virginia State Bar...

Glenn Hodge is an experienced business law attorney who has a reputation for building long-term relationships with his clients. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia and has served in many leadership positions on the Virginia State Bar.

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Mary K. Schratwieser

Mary Schratwieser is an experienced Harrisonburg attorney who helps our clients find effective solutions to their legal needs. Mary joined Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver as an Associate Attorney in 2022 and currently works with our OSHA team. She brings a unique perspective to her OSHA work after extensive experience overseeing the legal needs of a Texas healthcare provider and several public companies...

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Briana A. Stevens

Briana “Brie” Stevens is an experienced family law attorney building solid relationships with her clients. She is part of the Family Law team at Wharton Aldhizer and Weaver and is licensed to practice in Virginia and West Virginia and the Western District of Virginia. Brie’s clients value her honest, warm, and competent representation during what is often one of the most challenging times in their lives...

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P. Marshall Yoder

Clients describe Marshall Yoder as an exceptional problem solver. Marshall brings nearly thirty years of experience representing individuals, non-profits, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. As a member of the Family Law, Business Law, and Estate Planning teams, Marshall empowers clients by assisting them in identifying their underlying long and short-term interests and helping them select from options which meet those interests...

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Nicole D. Faut

Nicole Faut is an experienced Harrisonburg lawyer who serves WAW’s employment law and civil litigation practice areas. Nicole’s passion lies in protecting people’s civil rights and repairing the harm caused by past injustices. She is equal parts empathetic, analytical, and creative, making her an excellent advocate and colleague. These skills allow her to examine every angle of a client’s problem, clearly explain their options, and guide them through their legal journey.

Clients describe Marshall Yoder as an exceptional problem solver. Marshall brings nearly thirty years of experience representing individuals, non-profits, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. As a member of the Family Law, Business Law, and Estate Planning teams, Marshall empowers clients by assisting them in identifying their underlying long and short-term interests and helping them select from options which meet those interests...

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Jeromy J. Henning

Jeromy J. Henning is a Harrisonburg lawyer who joined the Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver team as an associate attorney in 2025. Before entering the legal profession, Jeromy served our country with distinction as a United States Army Sergeant Major. Jeromy graduated from William & Mary Law School in 2025 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2016 while serving full-time in the military. Jeromy chose to pursue a legal career to continue serving his community in a new capacity...

Clients describe Marshall Yoder as an exceptional problem solver. Marshall brings nearly thirty years of experience representing individuals, non-profits, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. As a member of the Family Law, Business Law, and Estate Planning teams, Marshall empowers clients by assisting them in identifying their underlying long and short-term interests and helping them select from options which meet those interests...

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Seth J. Kott

Seth J. Kott is an associate attorney at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver in Harrisonburg. As a member of the Commercial, Corporate & Business Law practice group, Seth represents the legal needs of large and small businesses across the Shenandoah Valley. Seth is a 2025 graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law...

Clients describe Marshall Yoder as an exceptional problem solver. Marshall brings nearly thirty years of experience representing individuals, non-profits, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. As a member of the Family Law, Business Law, and Estate Planning teams, Marshall empowers clients by assisting them in identifying their underlying long and short-term interests and helping them select from options which meet those interests...

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Charles “Wil” Russell

Charles “Wil” Russell applies strong problem-solving skills and out-of-the-box thinking to serve clients in Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC’s Civil Litigation practice area. Wil joined the firm in 2025, bringing with him hands-on experience from a judicial and several law firm clerkships, including serving two circuit court judges in Staunton and Waynesboro...

Clients describe Marshall Yoder as an exceptional problem solver. Marshall brings nearly thirty years of experience representing individuals, non-profits, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. As a member of the Family Law, Business Law, and Estate Planning teams, Marshall empowers clients by assisting them in identifying their underlying long and short-term interests and helping them select from options which meet those interests...

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Dioscoro Andres “Andy” Blanco

Dioscoro Andres “Andy” Blanco is an associate attorney at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver in Harrisonburg. Andy is a commercial litigator handling all manner of disputes for large and small businesses. As a member of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) practice group, Andy also provides legal support to businesses navigating federal and state safety regulations...

Clients describe Marshall Yoder as an exceptional problem solver. Marshall brings nearly thirty years of experience representing individuals, non-profits, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. As a member of the Family Law, Business Law, and Estate Planning teams, Marshall empowers clients by assisting them in identifying their underlying long and short-term interests and helping them select from options which meet those interests...

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