
Asbestos, Mesothelioma,
and Personal Injury
Newport News Attorneys with a National Reputation
Billions
Recovered For
Our Clients
5 Star
Rated By
Our Clients
70 +
Years of
Experience
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Billions
Recovered For Our Clients
5 Star
Rated By Our Clients
70+
Years of Experience
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7 Billion
Recovered For
Our Clients
5 Star
Rated By
Our Clients
70 +
Years of
Experience
Free Case Review
No Obligation. Available 24/7
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$7 Billion
Recovered For Our Clients
5 Star
Rated By Our Clients
70+
Years of Experience
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Case Results
A dozen multimillion dollar verdicts in Newport News, VA alone.
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Verdict
$24,931,000
Ship Owner Liability Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$9,251,000
Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$9,182,000
Private Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$7,500,000
Navy Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$6,450,000
Navy Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$5,977,000
Navy Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$4,000,000
Private Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$3,820,000
Navy Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$3,450,000
Chemical Industry Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$2,727,000
Power Industry Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$1,702,000
Boiler Maintenance Mesothelioma
Testimonials
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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For over 40 years, Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. has been dedicated to protecting injury victims throughout Virginia. Our compassionate and skilled legal team is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every client.
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Testimonials
Voices of our clients who’ve trusted us with their most important cases.
Testimonials
Voices of our clients who’ve trusted us with their most important cases.
Testimonials
Voices of our clients who’ve trusted us with their most important cases.
Case Results
A dozen multimillion dollar verdicts in Newport News, VA alone.
-
Verdict
$24,931,000
Ship Owner Liability Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$9,251,000
Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$9,182,000
Private Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$7,500,000
Navy Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$6,450,000
Navy Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$5,977,000
Navy Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$4,000,000
Private Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$3,820,000
Navy Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$3,450,000
Chemical Industry Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$2,727,000
Power Industry Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$1,702,000
Boiler Maintenance Mesothelioma
Case Results
A dozen multimillion dollar verdicts in Newport News, VA alone.
-
Verdict
$24,931,000
Ship Owner Liability Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$9,251,000
Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$9,182,000
Private Shipyard Mesothelioma
Case Results
A dozen multimillion dollar verdicts in Newport News, VA alone.
-
Verdict
$24,931,000
Ship Owner Liability Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$9,251,000
Shipyard Mesothelioma
-
Verdict
$9,182,000
Private Shipyard Mesothelioma