Asbestos, Mesothelioma,
Personal Injury & wrongful death
Newport News Attorneys with a National Reputation
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Billions
Recovered
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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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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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Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. Secures $2.7 Million Verdict for Virginia Man with Mesothelioma
A Newport News, VA jury awarded $2,727,417.87 to a man who developed mesothelioma from workplace asbestos exposure. The March 2025 verdict holds VEPCO responsible for failing to protect workers on…
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PWHD Wins $3.45 Million Verdict for Mesothelioma Victim’s Family in Newport News, VA
A Newport News, VA jury recently awarded $3.45 million in a mesothelioma asbestos case to the family of James Katcham. James died from mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure at work.…
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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…