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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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Ginger T. Chapman Joins WAW

The law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Ginger T. Chapman has joined the firm. Ginger T. Chapman received her J.D. from Roger Williams…
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Virginia Super Lawyers 2017

Five Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyer/Rising Stars for 2017.  Four attorneys were named Super Lawyers, which is an annual publication…
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Bar Honors Late Attorney – Daily News-Record Article

Local Bar Honors the Late George R. Aldhizer, Jr. - By Pete DeLea - March 25, 2017 HARRISONBURG — George Raymond Aldhizer Jr. worked hard at everything he did. He was known…
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2016 Legal Elite Attorneys

Virginia Business Magazine has named 14 WAW attorneys to their Legal Elite list for 2016 in the following areas of law: Jeffrey R. Adams – Taxes/Estates/Trusts/Elder Law Derek…
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Hodge and Yoder Named 2017 “Lawyers of the Year”

Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Glenn M. Hodge as the “Charlottesville Best Lawyers Real Estate Law Lawyer…
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Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings. Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC has been ranked in…
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Humphreys and Pangle Join the Firm

The law firm of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Alexandra E. Humphreys and Lucas I. Pangle have joined the firm. Alexandra E. Humphreys received…
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Lauren R. Darden Named YMCA Board President

The News Virginian Article - September 4, 2016 Lauren Darden has always been a big fan of the Waynesboro YMCA, and she has always aimed to do her part. Now even more so. Darden,…
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The Best Lawyers in America Names 9 Attorneys to their Annual List

Nine attorneys with over 300 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2017 edition. Selected by their peers, the attorneys were recognized in the…
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Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received a $175,000 Settlement for Client

Personal Injury Case - $175,000 Settlement Settlement/Verdict:   $175,000 Settlement A 76-year old woman was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a collision at…