Patten, Wornom, Hatten, & Diamonstein, L.C. is a law firm which has become nationally and locally renowned for its history, experience and unique qualities. The firm's lawyers have successfully combined the traditional practice of a full service private law firm with the specialized experience of a boutique litigation practice. Focusing on personal injury, asbestos litigation and business law, PWHD is dedicated to fulfilling the legal needs of businesses and individuals alike. Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein was founded in Virginia in 1954. Since then, our practice has grown to cover several areas of law including personal injury, asbestos litigation, elder law, business law, product liability, technology law, labor and employment, as well as consulting services. With more than 20 attorneys and a knowledgeable support staff, our law firm provides an extensive range of services to defend your legal rights. While the firm practices in business and personal injury law today, it began by defending the rights of those injured as a result of negligent asbestos manufacturers. From 1954 to present day, the firm has advocated on behalf of mesothelioma victims, gaining national recognition for its success in asbestos litigation. In fact, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association awarded the first Courageous Advocacy Award to Robert R. Hatten, the manager partner at our firm who continues, to this day, to advocate for and try cases on behalf of asbestos victims. Learn more about our asbestos litigation practice. The Virginia personal injury lawyers at our firm have dedicated themselves to assisting Newport News and Hampton Roads accident victims recover maximum compensation for their injuries. Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein began by serving asbestos victims and has therefore seen the devastating consequences another's negligence can have on unsuspecting victims. Their experience in the asbestos field has bestowed upon them a relentless commitment to individuals who ...