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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 the years and his dedication to his clients, the firm and the community. We wish him well and hope he enjoys his much […]

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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.

Harris Passes Virginia State Bar Exam

HARRISONBURG – The law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Hannah Harris has passed the Virginia State Bar Exam and is now practicing law in our Harrisonburg, VA office. Hannah Harris received her J.D. from Liberty University School of Law this past spring where she participated as a Law […]

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Virginia Super Lawyers 2020

Four Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyer/Rising Stars for 2020. Three attorneys were named Super Lawyers, which is an annual publication only selecting five percent of the attorneys in the state to be included in their select list. WAW also had one attorney named to the Rising Stars list. […]

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Harris to Join Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Hannah Harris will be joining the firm this summer. Hannah Harris will receive her J.D. from Liberty University School of Law this spring where she participated as a Law Review Articles and Books Editor, Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board and as a Trial […]

A long-distance call: Rule will allow remote testimony by video

Partner C. Frank Hilton chaired the Boyd-Graves committee that recommended rules to guide audio-visual testimony.  See article below featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly. February 24, 2020 – By:  Peter Vieth “A long-distance call:  Rule will allow remote testimony by video” A new rule promises to open opportunities for Virginia lawyers to present trial witnesses by […]

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2019 Legal Elite Attorneys

Virginia Business Magazine has named 17 WAW attorneys to their Legal Elite list for 2019 in the following areas of law: Jeffrey R. Adams – Business Law Derek J. Brostek – Civil Litigation Lauren R. Darden – Labor and Employment Law Daniel L. Fitch – Intellectual Property/Information Technology Law Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III – Criminal Law […]

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The Best Lawyers in America Names 8 Attorneys to their Annual List for 2020

Eight attorneys with over 300 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2020 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 – plaintiffs, personal injury litigation – plaintiffs, professional […]

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Job Openings – Commercial and Litigation Associates

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is seeking experienced and highly motivated Commercial and Litigation Associates to join our practice. Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is seeking experienced and highly motivated Commercial Associates to join our practice. The ideal candidates will possess two to five years of commercial experience, preferably in one or more of the […]

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Virginia Super Lawyers 2019

Five Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyers/Rising Stars for 2019.  Three attorneys were named Super Lawyers, which is an annual publication only selecting five percent of the attorneys in the state to be included in their select list.  WAW also had two attorneys named to the Rising Stars list.  […]

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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 2022. 
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Announcing Accolades For Our Law Firm & Attorneys.

U.S. News & World Report just issued their 2022 list of the best law firms in the country, and our firm ranked high with eleven practice areas receiving recognition.
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New Harrisonburg Lawyers Joining Our Team!

We are pleased to announce the hiring of our newest Harrisonburg lawyers to our team – Emily Gindhart and Andrew Fox.
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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.
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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.
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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 2022 edition. Selected by their peers, the attorneys were recognized in…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.