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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
$3.5 Million Verdict Obtained by Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC
/in Case ResultsWharton, Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC attorneys, Frank Hilton and Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III, obtained a $3.5 Million verdict for their client in a medical malpractice case on August 24, 2017. The plaintiff’s spouse, a 45-year old 10th grade biology teacher, wife and mother of two, died in 2012 after a deep vein thrombosis in […]
Daniel Fitch Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” and “Top 100 in Virginia”
/in AccomplishmentsDaniel Fitch was recently recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers and “Top 100 in Virginia” by Super Lawyers. Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Daniel Fitch as the “Charlottesville Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Lawyer of the Year” for 2018. Only […]
The Best Lawyers in America Names 8 Attorneys to their Annual List
/in AccomplishmentsEight attorneys with over 300 years of combined experience were named in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 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 – defendants, personal injury litigation – defendants, professional […]
Waterbury Appointed Interim Town Attorney
/in AccomplishmentsWharton Aldhizer & Weaver is pleased to announce that the Town of Mount Crawford recently appointed Ashley Waterbury to serve as its interim Town Attorney. Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver is pleased to announce that the Town of Mount Crawford recently appointed Ashley Waterbury to serve as its interim Town Attorney during its June council meeting. […]
Ginger T. Chapman Joins WAW
/in New AttorneysThe 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 University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of the Virgin Islands. Ginger worked as lead scientist for Fish & Wildlife Service heading […]
Virginia Super Lawyers 2017
/in AccomplishmentsFive 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 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. […]
Bar Honors Late Attorney – Daily News-Record Article
/in In the MediaLocal 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 as a stellar attorney, including a 23- year stint as Rockingham County’s attorney. Aldhizer was also a successful cattle farmer. But, most of […]
2016 Legal Elite Attorneys
/in AccomplishmentsVirginia 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 J. Brostek – Civil Litigation Lauren R. Darden – Labor and Employment Daniel L. Fitch – Intellectual Property Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III – Family & Domestic Relations Charles […]
Hodge and Yoder Named 2017 “Lawyers of the Year”
/in AccomplishmentsBest 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 of the Year” and P. Marshall Yoder as the “Charlottesville Best Lawyers Collaborative Law: Family Law Lawyer of the Year” for 2017. Only a single lawyer from each […]
Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
/in AccomplishmentsU.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 the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 15 practice areas. Firms included in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized […]