2018 Legal Elite Attorneys

Virginia Business Magazine has named 17 WAW attorneys to their Legal Elite list for 2018 in the following areas of law: Jeffrey R. Adams – Business Law Derek J. Brostek – Civil Litigation Lauren R. Darden – Labor and Employment Daniel L. Fitch – Intellectual Property Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III – Corporate Counsel Charles F. “Frank” […]

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 10 practice areas. U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the ninth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC has been ranked in the 2019 […]

WAW’s Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Selected as a “Leader in the Law” for 2018

Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC was selected as an honoree in the 2018 Class of the “Leaders in the Law” by Virginia Lawyers Media, the publisher of Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Now in its 13th year, this awards program recognizes the lawyers across the Commonwealth who are setting the standard […]

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 wins $3.5M Med-Mal Verdict in Augusta By:  Virginia Lawyers Weekly A jury in Augusta County recently handed down a $3.5 million verdict in […]

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 the following categories: Daniel L. Fitch – personal injury litigation – defendants Charles F. Hilton – medical malpractice law – plaintiffs, personal injury litigation – plaintiffs, professional […]

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 who made her home in Bridgewater. The late Marion Elsbeth Carson left that amount for two departments at the Sentara RMH Medical Center, Bridgewater College, the […]

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 only selecting five percent of the attorneys in the state to be included in their select list.  WAW also had an attorney named to the Rising Stars list.  […]

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 Virginia, commonly known as the Incumbent Protection Act. The Incumbent Protection Act grants incumbent politicians who stand for re-nomination the power to dictate the method of nomination […]

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 of a career as a Marine Corps officer to the cases in civil, business and insurance issues he handles at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC. Derek joined […]

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 for 2017 in the following areas of law: Jeffrey R. Adams – Business Law Derek J. Brostek – Civil Litigation Lauren R. Darden – Labor and Employment Daniel L. Fitch […]

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C. Frank Hilton & Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received $500,000 Settlement

Family doctor failed to test slow-growing lump on patient's back Medical Malpractice Verdict - Family doctor failed to test slow-growing lump on patient's back - $500,000 Settlement By: …
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Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III & Thomas E. Ullrich Received a $100,000 Settlement for Client

Premises Liability Case – Slip and Fall on Ice - $100,000 Settlement The injured was a 32-year old married father who slipped and fell while exiting a restaurant.  The gentleman…
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C. Frank Hilton & Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received $4,000,000 Verdict

Despite diagnosis of brain swelling, patient not referred to surgeon Medical Malpractice Verdict - Despite diagnosis of brain swelling, patient not referred to surgeon -…
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WAW Sponsored a Seminar on Active Shooters In the Workplace

'Every Employer Has A Duty' - Police Official Presents Talk On Active Shooters Daily News-Record  - January 20, 2016 ~ By Vic Bradshaw Photo by:  Austin Bachand / DN-R Americans,…
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C. Frank Hilton & Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received $300,000 Settlement for Client

Doctors failed to diagnose hematoma before performing hip surgery – $300,000 Settlement Medical Malpractice Verdict - Doctors failed to diagnose hematoma before performing…
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C. Frank Hilton Received $500,000 Settlement for Client

Patient lost finger due to misapplication of tourniquet - $500,000 Settlement Medical Malpractice Verdict - Patient lost finger due to misapplication of tourniquet - $500,000…
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WAW Sponsors an Active Shooter Response Seminar

Labor and employment attorney, Tom Ullrich, will be hosting a seminar on Active Shooters in the Workplace:  Prevention & Response. To view the details about the guest speaker…
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2015 Legal Elite Attorneys

Virginia Business Magazine’s 2015 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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Franklin Teaches CLE

Humes J. "Tripp" Franklin taught a CLE in Richmond early this month. On December 4th our managing partner, Humes J. "Tripp" Franklin, taught a continuing legal education class…
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Hilton Selected as a Top Civil Litigation Attorney

Hilton was featured in this month's "Virginia Business" magazine as one of the top civil litigation attorneys chosen in this year's Legal Elite balloting. Charles F. "Frank"…