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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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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 2022. 
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Announcing Accolades For Our Law Firm & Attorneys.

U.S. News & World Report just issued their 2022 list of the best law firms in the country, and our firm ranked high with eleven practice areas receiving recognition.
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New Harrisonburg Lawyers Joining Our Team!

We are pleased to announce the hiring of our newest Harrisonburg lawyers to our team – Emily Gindhart and Andrew Fox.
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WAW Welcomes Two New Partners To Their Virginia Law Firm.

HARRISONBURG, VA – The Virginia law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC is proud to announce the acceptance of two new partners to the firm, Alexandra E. Humphreys and Lucas I. Pangle.
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Harrisonburg Lawyer Recognized By Virginia Business’ Legal Elite.

Virginia Business’ Legal Elite recently recognized Harrisonburg lawyer Lucas Pangle for his superb work on Appellate Law cases in Virginia.
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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 2022 edition. Selected by their peers, the attorneys were recognized in…
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Why Architects, Contractors & Customers Need A Harrisonburg Lawyer.

Construction and real estate law are complex practices that require a detail-oriented Harrisonburg lawyer to protect what’s in your best interest.
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Our Law Firm Was Voted One Of The Best!

We are so proud and honored that our Shenandoah Valley law firm was voted one of the best in the region.
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Andrew Fox Is Joining Our Harrisonburg Law Firm!

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Andrew Fox to our Harrisonburg law firm. Andrew will be starting at WAW in September and brings with him a strong academic background that will be an asset to our team.
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Welcoming Emily Gindhart To Our Harrisonburg Law Firm!

We’ve got a new associate joining our Harrisonburg law firm in September and we’re pleased to introduce her to our clients and community.