Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC

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  • Established in 1845
  • Firm Size 17
  • Serving clients in Virginia, West Virginia and other mid-Atlantic states in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial and civil litigation, personal injury, intellectual property, real estate, tax planning, wills and estate planning for 160 years

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    4.4/5.0 (48)
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About this firm

Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC, a regional law firm located in the Shenandoah Valley and commonly known as WAW holds a reputation for excellence that is built upon its solution-oriented, client-driven approach to the practice of law. As one of the largest firms in western Virginia, WAW possesses the knowledge, skill, personnel, location, and technology necessary to effectively and aggressively handle clients' wide-ranging and changing legal needs. Our goal is to represent our clients as we would want to be represented, providing superior service in a client-friendly setting. It is this unique combination of expertise, responsiveness, and values that sets us apart, allowing us to provide comprehensive, quality legal services to our commercial, institutional, and individual clients. Our first priority is serving our clients' business interests in an increasingly complex business world. By understanding our clients' business and dedicating ourselves to client service, we represent our clients with both legal wisdom and a business vision.

WAW regularly assists individuals and enterprises of all sizes, from sole proprietorships and partnerships to private and public corporations. Every decision a company makes shapes its future, making it critical that objectives be established from the outset. Finding the best path for a company to pursue can be a complex task. Options must be explored, decisions made, and plans implemented. At each stage, knowledgeable and experienced legal counsel is invaluable. Services are provided to many industries, including manufacturers, distributors, health care providers, insurance companies, auto dealers, banks, agriculture concerns, colleges, hospitals, retirement communities, electronic commerce and software companies, service providers, technology, retailers and others.

Our firm is unique in this region for its mix of strong commercial and litigation practices. Using the team concept and endeavoring to cultivate versatility among its members, the firm has expertise and practices in many areas of law including but not limited to commercial and business matters; civil and commercial litigation; employment and employee benefits; intellectual property; all forms and types of real estate transactions and will, trusts, estate planning and administration. Among the attorneys in the firm, we have the benefit of undergraduate degrees in chemical and civil engineering, master of law degrees in taxation, licensed professional engineer and building contractors. Lawyers in the firm have experience in handling matters of corporate mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and securities. Our firm serves as general counsel to clients ranging from individuals to publicly-traded and Fortune 500 companies. This combination of specialization and versatility permits the firm to offer a broad range of sophisticated legal services. Our lawyers serve clients in many aspects of business and personal legal matters and contribute back to the communities through many civic organizations, charitable endeavors and public service legal organizations.

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Areas of Practice (102)

  • Business and Corporate
  • Bankruptcy and Creditors Law
  • Business and Commercial Law
  • Commercial Finance
  • Construction and Environmental Regulation
  • Corporate, Securities, Municipal and Commercial Transactions
  • Environmental Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Real Estate and Land Use
  • Real Estate Law
  • Taxation and Tax Planning
  • Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Estate Administration
  • Litigation and Dispute
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Business and Commercial Litigation
  • Civil Litigation, Trial and Appellate Practice
  • Construction Law and Real Estate Litigation
  • Criminal Law
  • Employment Law and Litigation
  • Family and Domestic Law
  • Hospital Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Auto Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Wrongful Death
  • Architectural
  • Banking
  • Construction
  • Health Care
  • Hospitals
  • Manufacturing
  • Real Estate
  • Trade Associations
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Agriculture and Farming
  • Insurance Companies
  • Retail
  • Head Injury
  • Spinal Injury
  • Emergency Room Errors
  • Toxic Torts
  • Injuries
  • Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Insurance Law
  • Railroad Accidents And Injuries
  • Slip And Fall
  • Dog Bites
  • Work Related Injuries
  • Birth Injuries
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Erbs Palsy
  • Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
  • Accidents
  • Animal Attacks
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Bus Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • School Bus Accidents
  • Severe Burns
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Whiplash
  • Tractor Trailer Wrecks
  • Nursing Home Neglect
  • Construction Accidents
  • Disability
  • Airplane Crash Litigation
  • Shattered & Broken Bones
  • Heavy Equipment Products Liability
  • Rear-end Collisions
  • Head-on Collisions
  • Rental Car Collisions
  • Highway Collisions
  • Rollovers
  • Accidents Caused by Defective Automobiles
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Brain Injuries
  • Permanent Disfigurement
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Strokes and Heart Attacks
  • Tractor-trailer Accidents
  • Child Injuries
  • Catastrophic Personal Injuries
  • Burn Injuries
  • Slip and fall Accidents
  • Property Damages
  • School and Day Care Injuries
  • Improper Maintenance of Sidewalks and Stairs
  • Inadequate Lighting
  • Employment Law
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George Watkins: Attorney with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC
George Watkins
Member
5.0
Harrisonburg, VA

Real Estate, Real Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Business Planning and Litigation View More

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Lauren Darden: Attorney with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC
Lauren Darden
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Staunton, VA

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Business Law, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Insurance Defense, Patent & Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation Defense, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate View More

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Jeffrey R. Adams: Attorney with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC
Jeffrey R. Adams
Partner
2.9
3 Reviews
Harrisonburg, VA , 
Staunton, VA
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Advance Medical Directive, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Business Litigation, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Business Law, Corporate Governance, Election & Political Law, Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, Guardianship Litigation, Litigation (Fiduciary, Estate, & Trust), Professional Liability, Real Estate Law, Special Needs Trust, Tax Law, Wills View More

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Humes J. Franklin, III: Attorney with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC
Humes J. Franklin, III
Managing Partner
2.4
5 Reviews
Harrisonburg, VA , 
Staunton, VA
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Adoption, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Business Law, Corporate Governance, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Felony Criminal Defense, Litigation (Fiduciary, Estate, & Trust), Mediation, Arbitration, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Vehicular Accident View More

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Charles F. Hilton: Attorney with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC
Charles F. Hilton
Partner
4.4
11 Reviews
Harrisonburg, VA

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Vehicular Accident View More

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Franchesca Gomez: Attorney with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC
Franchesca Gomez
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Harrisonburg, VA

Real Estate Transaction, Real Estate Litigation, Collections, Adult Guardianship, Business Planning, Business Litigation View More

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Stephan W. Milo: Attorney with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC
Stephan W. Milo
Partner
4.2
7 Reviews
Harrisonburg, VA , 
Staunton, VA
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Advance Medical Directive, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights, Business Litigation, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Business Law, Corporate Governance, Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, Litigation (Fiduciary, Estate, & Trust), Professional Liability, Real Estate Law, Special Needs Trust, Wills View More

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Derek John Brostek: Attorney with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC
Derek John Brostek
Partner
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Harrisonburg, VA

Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Environmental Law, OSHA View More

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Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (48 reviews)

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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0
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