
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
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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…

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 -…

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,…

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…

C. Frank Hilton Received $500,000 Settlement for Client
Patient lost finger due to misapplication of tourniquet - $500,000 Settlement
Medical Malpractice Verdict - Patient lost finger due to misapplication of tourniquet - $500,000…

WAW Sponsors an Active Shooter Response Seminar
Labor and employment attorney, Tom Ullrich, will be hosting a seminar on Active Shooters in the Workplace: Prevention & Response.
To view the details about the guest speaker…

2015 Legal Elite Attorneys
Virginia Business Magazine’s 2015 Legal Elite names 16 WAW attorneys to their annual list.
Virginia Business Magazine has named 16 WAW attorneys to their Legal Elite list…

Franklin Teaches CLE
Humes J. "Tripp" Franklin taught a CLE in Richmond early this month.
On December 4th our managing partner, Humes J. "Tripp" Franklin, taught a continuing legal education class…

Hilton Selected as a Top Civil Litigation Attorney
Hilton was featured in this month's "Virginia Business" magazine as one of the top civil litigation attorneys chosen in this year's Legal Elite balloting.
Charles F. "Frank"…
Gindhart Named President-Elect of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association
/in AccomplishmentsWharton 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 Case ResultsIn 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
/in Attorney, New Attorneys, Press ReleasesWe’re proud to introduce the newest Harrisonburg lawyer to join the Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver team: Andy Blanco.
Estate Planning Seminar
/in Community InvolvementFran 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
/in AccomplishmentsSix attorneys with over 240 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2025 edition.
Stevens & Franklin Recognized for Accomplishments
/in AccomplishmentsBrie Stevens and Tripp Franklin were recently recognized for their accomplishments at the Augusta Bar Association meeting.
Estate Planning Seminar
/in Community InvolvementFran Gomez and Nick Dudley recently led a discussion on practical estate planning ideas at a seminar.
Virginia Super Lawyers Names Two Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC Attorneys to their Annual List
/in AccomplishmentsTwo Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for 2024.
Donald E. Showalter Retires From Practice
/in AccomplishmentsAfter nearly 59 years, Donald E. Showalter has decided to retire from his law practice.
I Got In A Car Accident. Should I Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?
/in BlogAfter a car accident, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to do next. A big decision you face is whether to hire a personal injury attorney or not. Here are a few advantages to hiring a lawyer when faced with an unexpected car accident.