Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C.

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  • Established in 1953
  • Firm Size 5
  • Established in 1954& Full service law firm located in Newport News, Virginia
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About this firm

Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. (originally Patten & Wornom), recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The firm's 24 lawyers represent a diverse range of individual and corporate clients in litigation, commercial transactions, real estate matters and estate planning. With a wide variety of practice areas and deep connections to southeastern Virginia, the firm's attorneys are well suited to meet the needs of regional clients, or national firms in need of capable local representation. In addition to a strong general practice, the lawyers of the firm's trial team have specialized expertise litigating serious personal injury, mass tort, and asbestos disease claims. The firm's experience in every practice area is complimented by comprehensive staff support, state of the art technology, and a centrally located, professionally designed office environment.

Areas of Practice (31)

  • General Civil Practice
  • Administrative Law
  • Banking Law
  • Business Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Development
  • Domestic Relations
  • Environmental Law
  • Estate Planning; Estate Administration
  • Labor And Employment
  • Land Use
  • Malpractice
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Asbestos Litigation
  • Probate
  • Public Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Real Estate
  • Rico
  • Taxation
  • Business Transactions
  • Occupational Lung Disease Workers' Compensation
  • Zoning Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Information Technology
  • Intellectual Property

People (5)

Tractor Trailer, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Civil Trials, Business Litigation View More

Retired Partner
5.0

Asbestos, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Business and Commercial Litigation, Business Law, Municipal Law View More

Partner
5.0

Asbestos Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Products Liability View More

Labor and Employment, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury View More

Asbestos Litigation, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury View More

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (22 reviews)
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Hugh B. McCormick III by a Principal on 12/08/14 in Asbestos Litigation

    Hugh is extremely capable, always well-prepared and is a superb trial lawyer. He is worthy of the highest rating.

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Hugh B. McCormick III by a Partner on 12/07/14 in Asbestos Litigation

    Hugh McCormick is knowledgeable, smart and a tireless advocate for his clients. He is a formidable adversary; however, he is professional and courteous throughout the adversarial process.

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James H. Shoemaker Jr. by a Other on 05/18/18 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James H. Shoemaker Jr. by a Partner on 08/10/15 in Employment Litigation

    Excellent plaintiff's employment lawyer. Jamie is always a pleasure to work with.

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James H. Shoemaker Jr. by a Senior Associate on 08/10/15 in Employee Rights

    James H. Shoemaker is very knowledgeable in employee rights and outstanding in managing big class action cases.

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James H. Shoemaker Jr. by a Partner on 08/10/15 in Employee Rights

    I have had the privilege to co-counsel with Mr. Shoemaker in several large class action employment cases and Mr. Shoemaker is without a doubt a preeminent attorney in employment litigation.

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James H. Shoemaker Jr. by a Partner on 08/10/15 in Employment Litigation

    excellent attorney

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James H. Shoemaker Jr. by a Partner on 08/10/15 in Employment Litigation

    Mr. Shoemaker is an excellent plaintiff's employment litigator; one of the best in Virginia.

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James H. Shoemaker Jr. by a Partner on 08/03/15 in Employment Discrimination

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James H. Shoemaker Jr. by a Principal on 08/02/15 in Employment Law

    Excellent trial attorney

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Location

  • Newport News, VA
    Patrick Henry Corporate Center, Suite 300 , 12350 Jefferson Avenue
    Newport News, VA 23602
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