Hilton Selected as a Top Civil Litigation Attorney

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. 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 […]

Ashley H. Waterbury Joins the Firm

The law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Ashley H. Waterbury has joined the firm. Ashley H. Waterbury received her J.D. from Washington & Lee University School of Law. While in law school, she worked as a student attorney for the Washington & Lee Tax Clinic and served as […]

9 Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America Annual List

Nine attorneys with over 300 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2016 edition. Selected by their peers, the attorneys were recognized in the following categories: Daniel L. Fitch – personal injury litigation – defendants Charles F. Hilton – medical malpractice law – defendants, personal injury litigation – defendants, professional […]

P. Marshall Yoder Featured in ABA Journal

“How attorneys can turn fear into an ally” – by Kevin Davis, ABA Journal When attorney Marshall Yoder was facing his first jury trial in 1992, he felt a deep, underlying sense of fear. “I remember being very anxious and very nervous,” he says. “The stakes were high. I was thinking, ‘This is my first […]

Aldhizer’s Life Heralded – Daily News-Record Article

Retired former partner, George R. Aldhizer, Jr., died on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the age of 84. HARRISONBURG — Bill O’Brien laughed Monday as he remembered an exchange from years ago when the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors was discussing a “thorny” issue in closed session. The late Jennings Morris, one of the supervisors, […]

WAW in the News: Don Showalter Marks 50 Years with Firm

Donald Showalter was recently recognized for 50 years of practice at Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC. Donald Showalter, 74, was recognized recently for his 50 years practicing with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver. He’s had a long career but has no plans to retire soon. “I’ll stop,” he said, “when I get up one morning and don’t want […]

Ullrich and Darden Speak on Social Media Legal Issues

Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys Tom Ullrich and Lauren Darden spoke on legal issues surrounding use of social media by businesses at a recent Shenandoah Valley Society for Human Resource Management chapter meeting. Tom Ullrich and Lauren Darden discussed social media issues for employers at a recent Shenandoah Valley Society for Human Resource Management chapter meeting.  […]

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC Inducted into International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver PLC was named to elite group of small and mid-sized independent law firms by International Society of Primerus Law Firms. Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is proud to announce its recent induction into the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, a highly selective alliance of small and mid-size, independent law firms. […]

Virginia Collaborative Professionals Elect P. Marshall Yoder as President

P. Marshall Yoder, an attorney with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC, has been elected president of the Virginia Collaborative Professionals by his peers. The Virginia Collaborative Professionals is a non-profit association of attorneys, mental health, and financial professionals focused on using collaborative practice to resolve family and civil matters without the use of litigation. Collaborative […]

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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.
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Why Good Retirement Planning Starts With A Harrisonburg Lawyer.

Retirement planning can be complicated, but partnering with a Harrisonburg lawyer can make it easier
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An Attorney Details The Long-Term Medical Implications Of An Accident.

Getting in an accident is scary and sometimes the shock you experience in the moment can mask physical injuries.
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Are You Carrying Enough Car Insurance? Advice From An Experienced Lawyer.

When you’re a lawyer, people ask you lots of questions on a wide-range of subjects. One of the most prevalent questions is, “how much car insurance should I carry.”
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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.