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. 

WAW attorney, C. Frank Hilton

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 Attorney, Thomas E. Ullrich

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…
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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…
WAW attorney Humes J. Franklin, III

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…
WAW attorney, C. Frank Hilton

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"…
WAW attorney, Ashley H. Waterbury

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…
WAW attorney Donald Showalter

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…