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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 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 […]

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WAW Named in Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia Issue

One 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 […]

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WAW Sponsors Award at Tech Nite

The 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 […]

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Brostek Recently Attended an OSHA Conference

Derek 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 […]

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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:  Virginia Lawyers Weekly The decedent was an 84-year-old woman in good health who was living alone, cutting her grass with a push mower and driving her car until […]

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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 slipped on a nearly invisible patch of ice that had formed as the result of snow melting from the roof and re-freezing on the sidewalk. […]

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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 – $4,000,000 Settlement By:  Virginia Lawyers Weekly This case arose from medical care provided to the plaintiff at INOVA Mt. Vernon Rehabilitation Hospital by defendant doctor from Sept. 14 to Oct. 9, 2010. Plaintiff […]

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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, Wayne Freeman said Tuesday, should prepare themselves for the possibility that someone will enter their workplace intent on killing people, because active-shooter incidents are on […]

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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 his surgery – $300,000 Settlement By:  Virginia Lawyers Weekly This case arose from the death of an 82-year-old woman in the spring of 2011. In March 2011, the decedent fell at her home while […]

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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 Settlement By:  Virginia Lawyers Weekly Plaintiff went to a walk-in clinic for removal of a cyst on the ring finger of her left hand.  Outpatient surgery was performed, during which […]

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
WAW attorney Lucas Pangle

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…
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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…
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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…
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$3.5 Million Verdict Obtained by Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC

Wharton, 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 …
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Daniel Fitch Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” and “Top 100 in Virginia”

Daniel 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…
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The Best Lawyers in America Names 8 Attorneys to their Annual List

Eight 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…