
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"…

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…
Meet Seth J. Kott: WAW’s Newest Harrisonburg Attorney
/in New AttorneysHARRISONBURG, VA – Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Associate serving on our Harrisonburg team — Seth J. Kott. Get to know him.
Jeromy J. Henning Joins WAW as Newest Harrisonburg Lawyer
/in New AttorneysHARRISONBURG, VA – Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Associate on our Harrisonburg team — Jeromy Henning.
Meet Wil Russell: WAW’s Newest Staunton Attorney
/in New AttorneysSTAUNTON, 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
/in AccomplishmentsSix 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
/in New AttorneysThree 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
/in AccomplishmentsAfter 51 years, G. William “Bill” Watkins has decided to retire from his law practice.
Gindhart Receives the Significant Service Award
/in AccomplishmentsOn 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
/in AccomplishmentsOn 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
/in In the MediaWAW 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
/in AccomplishmentsTwo Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for 2025.