If you need Estate Planning, you need this firm. I spoke with 3 different firms and received 3…read moredifferent answers. I decided to go with this firm because they not only took their time explaining, (as I know nothing about this), they were not after the green. Seriously guys, this is a trustworthy family establishment, who cares more about getting what you need, than their bottom line. Lawyers who actually care about you... I didn't think that existed anymore. We are getting the whole family outfitted here now. If you want honest, helpful and just what you need (not what you don't) try them!! You won't be sorry.

DO NOT USE THEM. RUN! It would appear the lawyer they retained for family law (Mrs. Barclay) should…read morenot be in practice or be retired. You can see the burnout or lack of caring (she self admitted that she no longer cared about complaints while at the same time, receiving many of them). In essence, the only thing they may have excelled at are uncontested matters, maybe a criminal one. Apparently, they only have one lawyer to work on family cases. When I determined that I was the recipient of ineffective counsel or ethical wrong by Mrs. Barclay, I tried working with the attorney directly in the course of the proceedings, and then ultimately addressed these concerns of ineffective counsel to the law firm owner. I expected that there would be a concern given, but there was not. I was advised by the law firm owner (Mrs. Ranney) that she could not help, considering her and her husband's background in family law was limited. Given that I tried to rehabilitate our relationship with clear expectations, I was further denied service by Mrs. Ranney due to my complaints or concerns that were credible enough to be reported to the Virginia Bar. I sought return of my retainer at the least (realizing they must be paid for some effort even if it were unscrupulous) However, this was never answered. Counsel in this matter was critical, due to a wife who absconded with my children over a decade ago and denied custodial or visitation. The issues I faced are not limited to: 1) Last minute discovery and poor communication. Whether about admissibility, facts or case direction and intentions. 2) No use of subpoena duces tecum to corroborate findings. 3) Allowing unsupervised interrogatories by GAL or court appointed staff. 4) Failure to make disclosures of evidence or submit interrogatories. No evidence was reported by judge! 5) Failure to proceed on the wishes of client during trial, threatening to leave the case and ultimately causing a show cause to be vacated. 6) Threatening abandonment numerous times over minor disagreements. 7) Fails to immediately recognize and object to inadmissible evidence. 8) Allows opposition to run all over the case. Rolling over at any concern raised by GAL or opposing party. Hesitant to make any push for justice, or seek recompense. During retainment, it was pitched about the enjoyment of such cases, determination to follow through, and aggressive stance. This could be further from the truth. We were treated as another manila folder in the stack. The only thing we expected were emails detailing what "couldn't be accomplished", and lowering the bar on the "aggressive" representation promised from the outset. When contacting other law firms to represent in the appeal, it was clear they were "known" as having difficulties in family related cases, particularly Mrs. Barclay's counsel. You cannot win a case when all you do is waste time putting out the fires... VSB case been opened based on this representation.

After having negative experiences with other attorneys in the Richmond area, we hired DeFazio Bal…read moreto take over our case in family court. Mary McLaurin went above and beyond to make sure we got a favorable outcome. Her key attention to details in reviewing documents was part of major successes throughout litigation. Her professionalism and extensive knowledge of the law was impressive. She took the time to go through every outcome and scenario possible in our case explaining all of the pros/cons along the way. Most importantly, as her clients, we felt heard and understood about our endgame throughout settlement negotiations. She fought for us every step of the way and in the end we couldn't be more satisfied with the result. Highly recommend Mary and the Defazio Bal Firm. Nupur and Dottie were instrumental in our case as well.

I hired David DeFazio in 2015 to help me with my divorce. I happened to be out of the state at the…read moretime. He proved to be the worst attorney I could possibly have hired. He wouldn't respond to emails or telephone calls. It seemed that every time we did talk, he had no idea what our last correspondence was. He was discourteous and unprofessional. I feel that the guidance that I needed from him was non-existent and that I ended up giving much more up to my ex-wife than I had to. If anyone ever asks me about him, I'll be more than happy to share my terrible experience with them. If I could give zero stars here, I would. I'm having to re-start my life in much more of a deficit position than I would if he had done his job.

M. Vanzile represents. No nonsense. No drama. Excellent attorney. My soon to be ex wife is not in a…read moreposition to screw me. M. Houyong is a true professional. He knows the judicial system, and everything and everyone throughout Richmond. Barnes and Deihle are not cheap, but their expertise and experience pays off in spades. I have spent at least $20k over the past 2 years in a knock-down drag- out divorce, and have not gone to jail, gone bankrupt, or had to pay my wife for anything. Divorce sucks... But, B&D will take you to the other side without losing anything you're not willing to forsake. Best family law firm in central VA.

My sister passed away and her husband decided to take their only child together away from our…read morefamily for two years. We needed a top notch law firm to represent our family law case. We knew this was going to be a tough case and our chances of winning was not good at all. Parents have more rights than aunts, grandparents etc.. Just because you are a grandmother or aunt is not good enough in the eye's of the court. You have to prove a lot in court and it is not easy at all. We started at ground zero and we were devastated. We searched for a law firm that could represent this special type of case that we were up against. We researched and contacted Barnes & Diehl in Chesterfield VA. We were represented by Mr. John Karanian who put together a magnificent case. He worked diligently and as a result...We won!!! Mr. Karanian is outstanding as an individual. Mr. Karanian is very professional, works very hard for his clients, keeps clients updated, and he never disappointed us. We now have visitation and it would not have been possible without Mr. Karanian. If you feel like you are up against the odds, we can assure you that there is hope at Barnes & Diehl with John Karanian.

After having negative experiences with other attorneys in the Richmond area, we hired DeFazio Bal…read moreto take over our case in family court. Mary McLaurin went above and beyond to make sure we got a favorable outcome. Her key attention to details in reviewing documents was part of major successes throughout litigation. Her professionalism and extensive knowledge of the law was impressive. She took the time to go through every outcome and scenario possible in our case explaining all of the pros/cons along the way. Most importantly, as her clients, we felt heard and understood about our endgame throughout settlement negotiations. She fought for us every step of the way and in the end we couldn't be more satisfied with the result. Highly recommend Mary and the Defazio Bal Firm. Nupur and Dottie were instrumental in our case as well.

Attorney Dorothy M. Eure handled my divorce with professionalism, patience, honesty, and care from…read morestart to finish. Divorce is never easy, but she helped me get through a very difficult season with clear guidance, steady communication, and real knowledge of the process. What stood out to me most was her personality. She is delightful, charmingly funny, and has a way of making a stressful situation feel lighter while still remaining completely professional. She loves to smile and laugh, and her conversations feel like turning lemons into lemonade. She was also honest about the price and upfront costs. There were no hidden fees, no surprises, and everything was explained clearly. I appreciated that she was direct, respectful, and made sure I understood what was happening at each step. I am truly thankful for Attorney Eure's help and would recommend Dorothy M. Eure to anyone who needs a knowledgeable, dependable, and compassionate divorce attorney. Thank you, Attorney Eure, for helping me through this chapter of my life.

I was referred to this office by a coworker that had used her services…read more When I contacted Attorney Eure, she provided me with the information that I needed to get my divorce started. She was able to answer my questions satisfactorily. I retained Attorney Eure and went through the process without any issues. If you and your spouse agree to an uncontested divorce, I recommend Attorney Eure.

Shaheen Law Firm helped us with our home closing and they were great! Very responsive and very…read morehelpful. Highly recommended!

This was not the first time we used Shaheen Law Firm for a real estate closing and it won't be our…read morelast. They provide excellent service and really take care of their clients. They are fast, thorough and accommodating, as well as being reasonably priced. Our little granddaughter came with us and even she was impressed because she got to take home this!

Jennifer Wilkie was an absolute angel during one of the hardest times in my life. As a School…read moreCounselor in alternative education, I spend my days guiding and helping others through their challenges, so when Jennifer (aka Jenny) offered her help to me, my heart melted. You never know how or when a blessing from God will appear -- and she truly was one. As someone who deeply supports all public servants, especially those working in education, she felt it was her duty to help those who shape our daily lives and the future generations to come. Her kindness, patience, and calm guidance brought me peace when I needed it most. I'll forever be grateful for her compassion and the light she brought into such a difficult time.

I hired Shields Law Firm to represent me regarding custody of my child. The experience and care…read morethat Bill and Jennifer brought was very comforting. I am grateful that I had that with me going into such a difficult experience.

Mr. Gee came highly recommended from my son's granddad D. Drawhorn who was in the military with…read morehim. My accident happened January 2025 and Mr Gee and Tatiana have went above and beyond to help me with my case. They both have handled my case with care and as if I was a member of their own family. I truly appreciate Mr. Gee and Tatiana not only did they get me a settlement but they got me more than what we all expected to get and I truly appreciate it. The last year was a really hard year for me and to get some good news means the world to me. They have no idea how thankful I am for the both of them. I would highly recommend going to the Gee Law Firm if you need an attorney for any reason ! Thank you Mr. Gee and Tatiana!

I would Highly recommend this Law Firm. Eal Gee handled all of my Legal Will Documents. He clearly…read moreand professionally explained every detail so that it was easy to understand. And the cost for this service was awesome.