
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
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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…

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 -…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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"…
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 […]
Humphreys and Pangle Join the Firm
/in New AttorneysThe 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 her J.D. from William and Mary School of Law and her undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston, where she competed on the Equestrian Team. While […]
Lauren R. Darden Named YMCA Board President
/in Community InvolvementThe 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, who has served on the Y’s board since 2009, is the board’s new president. She has also chaired the Spring Gala Committee […]
The Best Lawyers in America Names 9 Attorneys to their Annual List
/in AccomplishmentsNine 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 following categories: Daniel L. Fitch – personal injury litigation – defendants Charles F. Hilton – medical malpractice law – defendants, personal injury litigation – defendants, professional […]
Humes J. “Tripp” Franklin, III Received a $175,000 Settlement for Client
/in Case ResultsPersonal 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 a traffic intersection. The driver of her vehicle failed to yield the right of way and her vehicle was struck by a cargo van on the passenger’s side. Liability […]
WAW Named in Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia Issue
/in AccomplishmentsOne of Top Three Law Firms Selected in Region Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC was named one of Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia for 2016. They were selected as one of the top three Best Law Firms in the Shenandoah Region by readers and the only firm selected in Harrisonburg, VA. Best of Virginia […]
WAW Sponsors Award at Tech Nite
/in Community InvolvementThe 16th Annual Shenandoah Valley Technology Council Tech Nite was held on May 4, 2016. Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver sponsored the High Tech Award at the 16th annual Shenandoah Valley Technology Council Tech Nite. The award was presented by Partner Matthew Von Schuch to Giv2give. The organization is based out of Augusta County and tracks […]
Brostek Recently Attended an OSHA Conference
/in Continuing EducationDerek Brostek, an attorney at WAW, attended the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section’s 2016 Midwinter Meeting in Santa Barbara, California from March 8 to March 11. This conference is the premier annual event for OSHA compliance and enforcement. It is attended by leading figures from government, industry associations, employers, and law firms who represent […]