Meet Wil Russell: WAW’s Newest Staunton Attorney

STAUNTON, VA – The Virginia law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is proud to welcome a new Associate at the firm, Charles “Wil” Russell.

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

Six attorneys with over 245 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 edition.

WAW Announces the Newest Additions to Our Law Firm

Three new associates will be joining the law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC in September, and we’re pleased to introduce them to our clients and community.

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.

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…