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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…

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.…

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…

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…

Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, LC (PWHD) is pleased to announce that our attorneys were named to CoVa Biz Magazine’s 2022 Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia. Robert R. Hatten Product Liability James…

“Highest Possible Peer Review Rating In Legal Ability & Ethical Standards” 1992 – 2022 In Recognition PWHD is honored to share that Robert R. Hatten, Esq. has been recognized by…

Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein (PWHD) is excited to celebrate with our attorneys that have been named to the 2022 Super Lawyers List. About Super Lawyers Only the top 5%…

Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C., congratulates PWHD Partner, Donald N. Patten, on recently receiving the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from William & Mary Law School. Mr. Patten…

PWHD is proud to report that it recently presented the Soundscapes 2021 Golf Classic Tournament. PWHD Asbestos and Products Liability Lead Litigation Attorney, Bobby Hatten, played in the tournament along…

Good afternoon.  I am Bobby Hatten.  I am a trial lawyer and I have the great honor  to serve as the Rector of the Board of Visitors of Christopher Newport…

About Super Lawyers Only the top 5% of attorneys in each state are selected to the Super Lawyers List, which evaluates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have…