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Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver Promotes Brie Stevens To Partner

STAUNTON, VA – The Virginia law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC is proud to announce the promotion of a new partner at the firm, Briana (Brie) Stevens.

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Psychiatric Malpractice/Suicide Case Settled for $1,000,000

In the spring of 2020, a 46-year-old man with a history of well-controlled anxiety and depression began to experience an increase in his anxiety due to COVID-19 pandemic-related job and financial fears. His mental health declined over the course of a month, with his passive suicidal ideations progressing to suicidal gestures and attempts, including an […]

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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 2024 edition.

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Daycare Center Left 4-Year-Old Child in a Van for Over an Hour

Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III and Alexandra E. Humphreys Received a $115,000.00 Settlement for Client

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Wrongful Conception Case Settled for $250,000

Virginia Lawyers Weekly – Published May 22, 2023

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 2023.

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WAW Welcomes Waynesboro Law Firm, Allen & Carwile, To The Team.

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver proudly announces the expansion of our law firm into the Waynesboro area.

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Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC Welcomes the Attorneys and Staff of Allen & Carwile PC to their Practice

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver (WAW), with law offices in Harrisonburg and Staunton, is proud to announce that the attorneys and staff of Allen & Carwile will join our practice this April.

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Why Are Car & Trucking Accidents So Prevalent On I-81?

A car or trucking accident can be devastating, and Staunton and Harrisonburg’s proximity to Interstate 81 increases the risk that you’ll be in an accident.

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2023 Brings Long-Needed Change To Virginia Motorist Coverage Law.

The year 2023 will bring a welcome, long-needed change to Virginia’s uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage law.

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC ranked in 2018 “Best Law Firms”

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings. Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC has been ranked in…
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Briana A. Stevens Joins the Firm

The law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Briana A. Stevens has joined the firm. Briana A. Stevens received her J.D. from West Virginia University…