Asbestos, Mesothelioma,
Personal Injury & wrongful death
Newport News Attorneys with a National Reputation
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Billions
Recovered
5 Star
Rated
70+ Years
in Business
Case Results
A dozen multimillion dollar verdicts in Newport News, VA alone.
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Verdict
$24,931,000
Ship Owner Liability Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$9,251,000
Shipyard Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$9,182,000
Private Shipyard Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$7,500,000
Navy Shipyard Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$6,450,000
Navy Shipyard Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$5,977,000
Navy Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$4,000,000
Private Shipyard Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$3,820,000
Navy Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$3,450,000
Chemical Industry Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$2,727,000
Power Industry Mesothelioma
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Verdict
$1,702,000
Boiler Maintenance Mesothelioma
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Voices of our clients who’ve trusted us with their most important cases.
Our winning team
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Robert R. Hatten
Partner
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Hugh B. McCormick, III
Partner
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Nathan D. Finch
Trial Co-Counsel
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Adam M. Hawks
Associate
Your Recovery
is Our Mission
PWHD has represented shipyard workers, navy veterans, and industry employees and their families in some of the most consequential litigation in the country. Known for our leadership in asbestos and toxic exposure cases, and in personal injury, wrongful death, labor, and employment matters, our firm combines nearly a century of institutional knowledge with a forward-thinking approach to trial advocacy. Clients turn to PWHD for trusted counsel, proven results, and a deep commitment to justice.
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer which develops in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers many of the body’s internal organs and is caused by asbestos exposure. Many…
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2023 Best Lawyers Honorees
According to Best Lawyers, “Only the top 5.3% of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers…
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16th Annual Food Frenzy to Benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
For many years, PWHD has sought to help those in need and provide help for those who find themselves in difficult circumstances. PWHD is pleased to announce our participation in…