The Newport News law firm Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. is pleased to announce that Virginia mesothelioma attorney Robert R. Hatten has been inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. This is a group of elite trial lawyers that includes members from more than thirty countries. Membership in this organization is by invitation only and is limited to 500 members.
Mr. Hatten was inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers on June 19, 2010. He is one of only five attorneys from the state of Virginia to receive this honor. Mr. Hatten visited Dublin, Ireland for the induction ceremony and was welcomed into the group with an elegant banquet at the Dublin Castle. The event was attended by the Minister of Justice and members of the Supreme Court of Ireland, while the River Dancers, Celtic Women singers and an Irish quartet provided the evening’s entertainment.
Virginia mesothelioma lawyer Robert R. Hatten is a national leader in the field of asbestos litigation. He began representing workers with asbestos-related diseases in 1975, when he filed the first asbestos disability and death claim in the history of the state of Virginia. In 1978, Mr. Hatten and his co-counsel successfully prosecuted the first mesothelioma jury trial in Virginia. Since that time, Mr. Hatten’s practice has been devoted exclusively to the representation of asbestos victims. His leadership and many contributions in the field of asbestos product liability litigation have been previously recognized with special advocacy awards from the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
For more information about the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, please visit http://www.iatl.net/.
In addition to handling Virginia asbestos litigation cases, Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein helps clients resolve legal issues in the areas of Business Law, Consulting Services, Construction Law, Technology Law, and Labor & Employment Law. The attorneys at the firm are also experienced in the areas of Personal Injury Law, Automobile Accident Lawsuits, and Nursing Home Abuse Cases. Visit http://www.pwhd.com/ for a Free Legal Consultation and information about your legal rights.
About Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C.
Patten, Wornom, Hatten, & Diamonstein, L.C. is a law firm with 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 asbestos and mesothelioma litigation, mass torts, and products liability, PWHD is dedicated to fulfilling the legal needs of businesses and individuals. Visit PWHD online at http://www.pwhd.com/ to learn more.