
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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nicholas Martinez Will Be Joining Our Harrisonburg Law Firm.
Our Harrisonburg law firm continues to grow and we’re pleased to announce the hiring of Nicholas Martinez, a 2021 graduate of Washington & Lee University School of Law.

Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Names Three Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC Attorneys to their Annual Lists
Three Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyer/Rising Stars for 2021.

Virginia Supreme Court Revives Sexual Assault Victim’s Claims Against The Church of God for Former Pastor’s Post-Retirement Acts
Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the Virginia and international branches of the Church of God could still be liable for the acts of a former Church of God pastor.
C. Frank Hilton & Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received $500,000 Settlement
/in Case ResultsFamily doctor failed to test slow-growing lump on patient’s back Medical Malpractice Verdict – Family doctor failed to test slow-growing lump on patient’s back – $500,000 Settlement By: Virginia Lawyers Weekly The decedent was an 84-year-old woman in good health who was living alone, cutting her grass with a push mower and driving her car until […]
Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III & Thomas E. Ullrich Received a $100,000 Settlement for Client
/in Case ResultsPremises 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 slipped on a nearly invisible patch of ice that had formed as the result of snow melting from the roof and re-freezing on the sidewalk. […]
C. Frank Hilton & Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received $4,000,000 Verdict
/in Case ResultsDespite diagnosis of brain swelling, patient not referred to surgeon Medical Malpractice Verdict – Despite diagnosis of brain swelling, patient not referred to surgeon – $4,000,000 Settlement By: Virginia Lawyers Weekly This case arose from medical care provided to the plaintiff at INOVA Mt. Vernon Rehabilitation Hospital by defendant doctor from Sept. 14 to Oct. 9, 2010. Plaintiff […]
WAW Sponsored a Seminar on Active Shooters In the Workplace
/in Community Involvement‘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, Wayne Freeman said Tuesday, should prepare themselves for the possibility that someone will enter their workplace intent on killing people, because active-shooter incidents are on […]
C. Frank Hilton & Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received $300,000 Settlement for Client
/in Case ResultsDoctors failed to diagnose hematoma before performing hip surgery – $300,000 Settlement Medical Malpractice Verdict – Doctors failed to diagnose hematoma before performing his surgery – $300,000 Settlement By: Virginia Lawyers Weekly This case arose from the death of an 82-year-old woman in the spring of 2011. In March 2011, the decedent fell at her home while […]
C. Frank Hilton Received $500,000 Settlement for Client
/in Case ResultsPatient lost finger due to misapplication of tourniquet – $500,000 Settlement Medical Malpractice Verdict – Patient lost finger due to misapplication of tourniquet – $500,000 Settlement By: Virginia Lawyers Weekly Plaintiff went to a walk-in clinic for removal of a cyst on the ring finger of her left hand. Outpatient surgery was performed, during which […]
WAW Sponsors an Active Shooter Response Seminar
/in Community InvolvementLabor 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 and the seminar location, date and time, please click here
2015 Legal Elite Attorneys
/in AccomplishmentsVirginia 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 for 2015 in the following areas of law: Jeffrey R. Adams – Business Law Derek J. Brostek – Civil Litigation Trisha A. Culp – Legal Services/Pro Bono Lauren R. Darden […]
Franklin Teaches CLE
/in Continuing EducationHumes 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 entitled “How to Try a Case in General District Court” for new lawyers who attended the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys’ (VADA) new lawyer seminar in Richmond. The […]
Hilton Selected as a Top Civil Litigation Attorney
/in AccomplishmentsHilton 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” 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. Those featured were selected […]