Mr. Shoemaker has over 15 years of experience as a trial attorney and is a partner in the law firm of Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. ("PWHD"), based in southeastern Virginia.  Mr. Shoemaker focuses a significant portion of his practice on the representation of individuals in employment law, False Claims Act, personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Mr. Shoemaker has been named to the 2006 and 2007 editions of "Best Lawyers in America," a publication which seeks to identify the country's top practitioners through national surveys of lawyers and judges. For six consecutive years he has been named to Virginia Business Magazine's "Virginia Legal Elite," a listing of the state's best lawyers.

A firm's available resources for investigation of cases and presentation of your case at trial are critical to obtaining the maximum recovery possible. With 28 lawyers and nearly 50 paraprofessionals, PWHD is one of the largest law firms in Virginia with a significant practice concentrated in protecting the rights of individuals. As a result, Mr. Shoemaker has at his disposal a team of lawyers and the significant financial resources needed to aggressively prosecute cases against the largest and toughest opponents.

Mr. Shoemaker and the law firm of Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein are prepared to vigorously represent your interests anywhere in the United States. We provide free consultation for most types of cases. Please click here to review our policy on case screenings and consultations.