Meet Seth J. Kott: WAW’s Newest Harrisonburg Attorney

HARRISONBURG, 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

HARRISONBURG, 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

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.

WAW sign

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 attorney Humes J. Franklin, III

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,…
WAW office courtyard

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…
WAW office courtyard

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…
WAW attorney Donald Showalter

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…
WAW office building

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…
WAW attorneys

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…
WAW attorney Derek J. Brostek

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…
WAW office courtyard

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…
WAW attorney Lucas Pangle

Lucas I. Pangle Honored for Pro Bono Work

Pangle was one of three local attorneys recognized for his extraordinary pro bono work done on behalf of Blue Ridge Legal Services. Lucas I. Pangle was one of three local attorneys…