2022 Top CoVa Biz Lawyers

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

Robert R. Hatten

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 is a leading attorney specializing in asbestos and toxic tort litigation, recognized for securing landmark verdicts and settlements nationwide.
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 their property. This case sends a powerful message: companies must alert people about asbestos dangers on their premises. Even if those workers don’t directly work […]
“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 the Martindale-Hubbell for 30 years of being rated as AV Preeminent. “The pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that […]
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 with other friends of the firm. Soundscapes is a local nonprofit organization that teaches critical life skills to students through music education. All proceeds from […]
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