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Estate Planning Seminar

Fran Gomez and Mary Schratwieser recently led a discussion on practical estate planning ideas at a seminar.

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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. 

Stevens & Franklin Recognized for Accomplishments

Brie Stevens and Tripp Franklin were recently recognized for their accomplishments at the Augusta Bar Association meeting.

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Estate Planning Seminar

Fran Gomez and Nick Dudley recently led a discussion on practical estate planning ideas at a seminar.

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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 2024.

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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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Attorney Frank Hilton Breaks Down ERISA & How It Relates To Your Car Crash.

If you’re injured in an auto accident in Harrisonburg, Staunton or anywhere else in Virginia, an attorney might be the last person you think to call.
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A Guide From A Lawyer To Medical Liens After A Car Crash.

If you’ve been injured in a car crash in Harrisonburg, Staunton or anywhere in Virginia, you may need to hire a lawyer.
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Estate Planning During COVID: Advice From An Experienced Harrisonburg & Staunton Lawyer.

COVID-19 has disrupted daily life as we know it, and it’s no different for our Harrisonburg and Staunton lawyers at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver.
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Is COVID Impacting Your Business? Get Valuable Advice From A Harrisonburg & Staunton Lawyer.

COVID-19 continues to impact small businesses in our community. Working with a highly-qualified Harrisonburg and Staunton lawyer can help.
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Daniel L. Fitch, Esq. Retirement

Daniel L. Fitch, Esq. retired from the firm on December 31, 2020 after more than 34 years of practice at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC. We appreciate all of his efforts over…
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A Staunton & Harrisonburg Lawyer’s Guide To Getting A Divorce During A Pandemic.

A global pandemic, civil unrest, and a tumultuous election season have made 2020 a highly unusual year.

Harris Passes Virginia State Bar Exam

HARRISONBURG - The law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Hannah Harris has passed the Virginia State Bar Exam and is now practicing law in our…
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Virginia Super Lawyers 2020

Four Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyer/Rising Stars for 2020. Three attorneys were named Super Lawyers, which is an annual publication…
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Harris to Join Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Hannah Harris will be joining the firm this summer. Hannah Harris will receive her J.D. from Liberty University…

A long-distance call: Rule will allow remote testimony by video

Partner C. Frank Hilton chaired the Boyd-Graves committee that recommended rules to guide audio-visual testimony.  See article below featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly. February…