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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 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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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…