
2018 Legal Elite Attorneys
Virginia Business Magazine has named 17 WAW attorneys to their Legal Elite list for 2018 in the following areas of law:
Jeffrey R. Adams – Business Law
Derek J. Brostek…

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”
Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list regionally in 10 practice areas.
U.S. News & World Report…

WAW’s Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Selected as a “Leader in the Law” for 2018
Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC was selected as an honoree in the 2018 Class of the “Leaders in the Law” by Virginia Lawyers Media,…

Family wins $3.5M Med-Mal Verdict in Augusta
A jury in Augusta County recently handed down a $3.5 million verdict in a medical malpractice suit involving the family of a woman who suffered a fatal stroke that went misdiagnosed.
Family…

The Best Lawyers in America Names 8 Attorneys to their Annual List for 2019
Eight attorneys with over 300 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 edition.
Selected by their peers, the attorneys were recognized in…

Woman Leaves $4.3M Gift
Money Split Between Four Local Nonprofits - By Vic Bradshaw - Daily News-Record
Four local nonprofits received nearly $4.3 million on Friday from the trust of a Wisconsin native…

Virginia Super Lawyers 2018
Five Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyer/Rising Stars for 2018. Four attorneys were named Super Lawyers, which is an annual publication…

Incumbent Protection Act Struck Down by Federal District Court
Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC, is pleased to announce that the Federal District Court for the Western District of Virginia struck down Section 24.2-509(B) of the Code of…

Derek J. Brostek Elected Partner
Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC proudly announces the election to partnership of Derek J. Brostek as of January 1, 2018.
Derek J. Brostek brings the perspective and discipline…

2017 Legal Elite Attorneys
Virginia Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite names 16 WAW attorneys to their annual list.
Virginia Business Magazine has named 16 WAW attorneys to their Legal Elite list…
Gindhart Named President-Elect of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association
/in AccomplishmentsWharton 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 Case ResultsIn 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
/in Attorney, New Attorneys, Press ReleasesWe’re proud to introduce the newest Harrisonburg lawyer to join the Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver team: Andy Blanco.
Estate Planning Seminar
/in Community InvolvementFran 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
/in AccomplishmentsSix attorneys with over 240 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2025 edition.
Stevens & Franklin Recognized for Accomplishments
/in AccomplishmentsBrie Stevens and Tripp Franklin were recently recognized for their accomplishments at the Augusta Bar Association meeting.
Estate Planning Seminar
/in Community InvolvementFran Gomez and Nick Dudley recently led a discussion on practical estate planning ideas at a seminar.
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 2024.
Donald E. Showalter Retires From Practice
/in AccomplishmentsAfter nearly 59 years, Donald E. Showalter has decided to retire from his law practice.
I Got In A Car Accident. Should I Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?
/in BlogAfter 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.