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Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. Pro

4.8
33 reviews

12350 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23602, U.S.A.

General Civil Practice, Administrative Law, Banking Law and 28 more

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About Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C.

Established in 1954& Full service law firm located in Newport News, Virginia

Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. (originally Patten & Wornom), recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The firm's 24 lawyers represent a diverse range of individual and corporate clients in litigation, commercial transactions, real estate matters and estate planning. With a wide variety of practice areas and deep connections to southeastern Virginia, the firm's attorneys are well suited to meet the needs of regional clients, or national firms in need of capable local representation. In addition to a strong general practice, the lawyers of the firm's trial team have specialized expertise litigating serious personal injury, mass tort, and asbestos disease claims. The firm's experience in every practice area is complimented by comprehensive staff support, state of the art technology, and a centrally located, professionally designed office environment.

 

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. got this award in 2021

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Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. got this award in 2021

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Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
September 26, 2023
Hired Attorney James H. Shoemaker Jr.

Jamie and Sue at PWHD were great to talk to. They listened and provided valuable feedback. Very easy to talk to and responded in a timely manner. I would hire and/or recommend them to anyone who needed help.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
August 01, 2018
Hired Attorney James H. Shoemaker Jr.

Jamie and Sue were great, I’d hire them again.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
August 01, 2018
Hired Attorney James H. Shoemaker Jr.

Jamie and his paralegal Sue got me through the fight of my career in U.S. District Court. They got me my life back.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
August 01, 2018
Hired Attorney James H. Shoemaker Jr.

Mr. Shoemaker helped me get through a very tough challenge. I would recommend him and Sue in the strongest possible terms.

Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
June 30, 2012
Hired Law Firm

This law firm gave 100% of their time and research in resolving our settlement.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
July 08, 2011
Hired Attorney James H. Shoemaker Jr.

Mr. Shoemaker is one of the few attorney's in Hampton Roads area willing to represent the employee. Therefore, Mr. Shoemaker is a busy man, but he knows what he's doing.

Business Law
Posted by anonymous
May 18, 2020
Hired Law Firm

I paid Eleanor a retainer to represent me and my business interest about seven years ago. My situation was fairly straightforward. What I received in return was unprofessional communication and blatant obfuscation. I expressed my displeasure with Eleanor Brown, and her firm no avail.

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice 1
    • General Civil Practice
  • Administrative Law 1
    • Public Law
  • Banking Law
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Transactions
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Family Law 1
    • Domestic Relations
  • Environmental Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning; Estate Administration
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Labor And Employment
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 2
    • Land Use
    • Zoning Law
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Litigation 1
    • Asbestos Litigation
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Contracts 1
    • Government Contracts
  • Real Estate
  • RICO 1
    • Rico
  • Taxation
  • Workers Compensation 1
    • Occupational Lung Disease Workers' Compensation
  • Technology and Science 1
    • Information Technology
  • Intellectual Property
  • Other 2
    • Development
    • Malpractice

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  • Firm History
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    1953

  • State Bar Summary

    All Attorneys are Members of the Virginia State Bar unless otherwise noted.

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Patrick Henry Corporate Center, Suite 30012350 Jefferson AvenueNewport News, VA 23602U.S.A.

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