
Gindhart Named President-Elect of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association
Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is pleased to announce that Emily M. Gindhart, Esq. has been named as the next President-Elect of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association.

$1,500,000 Result in Psychiatric Malpractice/Negligent Hospital Security Case
In December 2023, a 41-year-old woman with a history of well-controlled schizoaffective disorder, anxiety, and depression began to experience a psychiatric decline after running out of her prescription medications.

Welcome Andy Blanco, Our Newest Harrisonburg Lawyer
We’re proud to introduce the newest Harrisonburg lawyer to join the Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver team: Andy Blanco.

Estate Planning Seminar
Fran Gomez and Mary Schratwieser recently led a discussion on practical estate planning ideas at a seminar.

The Best Lawyers in America Names 6 Attorneys to their Annual List
Six attorneys with over 240 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2025 edition.

Stevens & Franklin Recognized for Accomplishments
Brie Stevens and Tripp Franklin were recently recognized for their accomplishments at the Augusta Bar Association meeting.

Estate Planning Seminar
Fran Gomez and Nick Dudley recently led a discussion on practical estate planning ideas at a seminar.

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 2024.

Donald E. Showalter Retires From Practice
After nearly 59 years, Donald E. Showalter has decided to retire from his law practice.

I Got In A Car Accident. Should I Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?
After a car accident, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to do next. A big decision you face is whether to hire a personal injury attorney or not. Here are a few advantages to hiring a lawyer when faced with an unexpected car accident.
An Attorney Details The Long-Term Medical Implications Of An Accident.
/in BlogGetting in an accident is scary and sometimes the shock you experience in the moment can mask physical injuries.
Are You Carrying Enough Car Insurance? Advice From An Experienced Lawyer.
/in BlogWhen 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.”
Attorney Frank Hilton Breaks Down ERISA & How It Relates To Your Car Crash.
/in BlogIf 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.
A Guide From A Lawyer To Medical Liens After A Car Crash.
/in BlogIf you’ve been injured in a car crash in Harrisonburg, Staunton or anywhere in Virginia, you may need to hire a lawyer.
Estate Planning During COVID: Advice From An Experienced Harrisonburg & Staunton Lawyer.
/in Blog, COVID-19COVID-19 has disrupted daily life as we know it, and it’s no different for our Harrisonburg and Staunton lawyers at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver.
Is COVID Impacting Your Business? Get Valuable Advice From A Harrisonburg & Staunton Lawyer.
/in Blog, COVID-19COVID-19 continues to impact small businesses in our community. Working with a highly-qualified Harrisonburg and Staunton lawyer can help.
Daniel L. Fitch, Esq. Retirement
/in AccomplishmentsDaniel 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 […]
A Staunton & Harrisonburg Lawyer’s Guide To Getting A Divorce During A Pandemic.
/in Blog, COVID-19A global pandemic, civil unrest, and a tumultuous election season have made 2020 a highly unusual year.
Harris Passes Virginia State Bar Exam
/in AccomplishmentsHARRISONBURG – 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 […]
Virginia Super Lawyers 2020
/in AccomplishmentsFour 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. […]