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Donald E. Showalter Retires From Practice

After nearly 59 years, Donald E. Showalter has decided to retire from his law practice.

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I Got In A Car Accident. Should I Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?

After 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.

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How To Choose A Car Accident Lawyer

Finding the best car accident lawyer can be daunting. There are so many law firms to choose from, and they’re all in commercials and on billboards. So how do you choose the right one? Follow these steps to get started.

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How Can A Personal Injury Lawyer Help You After A Car Accident?

Car accidents leave you vulnerable physically, emotionally, and financially. Learn five ways a WAW personal injury lawyer can help you if you’ve been injured in an accident.

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$400,000 RECOVERY IN NEGLIGENT PRESCRIBING / DRUG REACTION CASE

In September 2019, the Plaintiff, a 67-year-old retired farmer, was seen by the defendant gastroenterologist for evaluation of his then-asymptomatic Crohn’s colitis. The Plaintiff had a historical allergy to sulfa drugs based on a childhood reaction to a sulfanomide antibiotic, which was noted in his medical records. The defendant gastroenterologist made the decision to prescribe […]

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Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver Promotes Brie Stevens To Partner

STAUNTON, VA – The Virginia law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC is proud to announce the promotion of a new partner at the firm, Briana (Brie) Stevens.

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Psychiatric Malpractice/Suicide Case Settled for $1,000,000

In the spring of 2020, a 46-year-old man with a history of well-controlled anxiety and depression began to experience an increase in his anxiety due to COVID-19 pandemic-related job and financial fears. His mental health declined over the course of a month, with his passive suicidal ideations progressing to suicidal gestures and attempts, including an […]

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Meet Bryce Yancey: WAW’s Newest Harrisonburg Lawyer

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

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The Best Lawyers in America Names 7 Attorneys to their Annual List

Seven attorneys with over 275 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2024 edition.

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Daycare Center Left 4-Year-Old Child in a Van for Over an Hour

Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III and Alexandra E. Humphreys Received a $115,000.00 Settlement for Client

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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…
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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…
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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"…
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Ashley H. Waterbury Joins the Firm

The law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Ashley H. Waterbury has joined the firm. Ashley H. Waterbury received her J.D. from Washington…
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9 Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America Annual List

Nine attorneys with over 300 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2016 edition. Selected by their peers, the attorneys were recognized in the…
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P. Marshall Yoder Featured in ABA Journal

"How attorneys can turn fear into an ally" - by Kevin Davis, ABA Journal When attorney Marshall Yoder was facing his first jury trial in 1992, he felt a deep, underlying sense…
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Aldhizer’s Life Heralded – Daily News-Record Article

Retired former partner, George R. Aldhizer, Jr., died on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the age of 84. HARRISONBURG — Bill O’Brien laughed Monday as he remembered an exchange…
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WAW in the News: Don Showalter Marks 50 Years with Firm

Donald Showalter was recently recognized for 50 years of practice at Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC. Donald Showalter, 74, was recognized recently for his 50 years practicing with…
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Ullrich and Darden Speak on Social Media Legal Issues

Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys Tom Ullrich and Lauren Darden spoke on legal issues surrounding use of social media by businesses at a recent Shenandoah Valley Society…
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Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC Inducted into International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver PLC was named to elite group of small and mid-sized independent law firms by International Society of Primerus Law Firms. Wharton, Aldhizer &…