G. William “Bill” Watkins Retires from Practice

After 51 years, G. William “Bill” Watkins has decided to retire from his law practice.

Gindhart Receives the Significant Service Award

On Thursday, June 12th, Emily M. Gindhart was presented with the Significant Service Award at the Virginia State Bar’s Annual Meeting.

Watkins Receives the Tradition of Excellence Award

On Friday, June 13th, G. William “Bill” Watkins was presented with the Tradition of Excellence Award at the Virginia State Bar’s Annual Meeting.

WAW Welcomes Two Summer Associates

WAW is excited to welcome Hannah J. Bradley and Samuel J. Finkel to the firm’s summer associate program.

Virginia Super Lawyers Names Two Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC Attorneys to their Annual List

Two Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for 2025.

Gindhart Named President-Elect of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Emily M. Gindhart, Esq. has been named as the next President-Elect of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association.

$1,500,000 Result in Psychiatric Malpractice/Negligent Hospital Security Case

In December 2023, a 41-year-old woman with a history of well-controlled schizoaffective disorder, anxiety, and depression began to experience a psychiatric decline after running out of her prescription medications.

Welcome Andy Blanco, Our Newest Harrisonburg Lawyer

We’re proud to introduce the newest Harrisonburg lawyer to join the Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver team: Andy Blanco.

Estate Planning Seminar

Fran Gomez and Mary Schratwieser recently led a discussion on practical estate planning ideas at a seminar.

The Best Lawyers in America Names 6 Attorneys to their Annual List

Six attorneys with over 240 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2025 edition. 

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The Best Lawyers in America Names 9 Attorneys to their Annual List

Nine attorneys with over 300 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2017 edition. Selected by their peers, the attorneys were recognized in the…
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Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received a $175,000 Settlement for Client

Personal Injury Case - $175,000 Settlement Settlement/Verdict:   $175,000 Settlement A 76-year old woman was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a collision at…
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WAW Named in Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia Issue

One of Top Three Law Firms Selected in Region Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC was named one of Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia for 2016.  They were selected…
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WAW Sponsors Award at Tech Nite

The 16th Annual Shenandoah Valley Technology Council Tech Nite was held on May 4, 2016. Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver sponsored the High Tech Award at the 16th annual Shenandoah…
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Brostek Recently Attended an OSHA Conference

Derek Brostek, an attorney at WAW, attended the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section's 2016 Midwinter Meeting in Santa Barbara, California from March 8 to March 11. This conference…
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C. Frank Hilton & Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received $500,000 Settlement

Family doctor failed to test slow-growing lump on patient's back Medical Malpractice Verdict - Family doctor failed to test slow-growing lump on patient's back - $500,000 Settlement By: …
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Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III & Thomas E. Ullrich Received a $100,000 Settlement for Client

Premises Liability Case – Slip and Fall on Ice - $100,000 Settlement The injured was a 32-year old married father who slipped and fell while exiting a restaurant.  The gentleman…
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C. Frank Hilton & Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received $4,000,000 Verdict

Despite diagnosis of brain swelling, patient not referred to surgeon Medical Malpractice Verdict - Despite diagnosis of brain swelling, patient not referred to surgeon -…
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WAW Sponsored a Seminar on Active Shooters In the Workplace

'Every Employer Has A Duty' - Police Official Presents Talk On Active Shooters Daily News-Record  - January 20, 2016 ~ By Vic Bradshaw Photo by:  Austin Bachand / DN-R Americans,…
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C. Frank Hilton & Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received $300,000 Settlement for Client

Doctors failed to diagnose hematoma before performing hip surgery – $300,000 Settlement Medical Malpractice Verdict - Doctors failed to diagnose hematoma before performing…