Barnes & Diehl, P.C.

Previous Law Firm Name

• Barnes & Batzli, P.C.

Law Firm Overview

An attorney since 1972, Senior Partner and firm founder Edward Barnes established Barnes & Diehl, P.C. in 1978, assembling a skilled team of attorneys focusing primarily on the needs of Virginia families facing an intimidating legal system during a family issue:

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Child Custody & Support
• Adoption
• Estate Planning
• Wills & Trusts
• Elder Law
• Criminal Defense

With two offices in Chesterfield and Henrico, Barnes & Diehl, P.C. is the largest firm in Virginia devoted to Family Law and related issues for clients in Richmond, Central Virginia and throughout the state. Our size gives us the resources and comprehensive legal knowledge needed to successfully negotiate and litigate family issues at all levels of the state and Federal courts while sacrificing none of the personal attention and consistent communication you would expect from a quality Family attorney.

At Barnes & Diehl, P.C., our practicing lawyers are respected authors, lecturers and commentators on Family issues amongst their legal peers and the public at-large. Our entire staff engages in ongoing education in order to stay current on changing laws and new strategies for the successful resolution of matters related to divorce, child custody, adoption and other issues that arise during a change in family status.

In addition, our lawyers and staff are active members of the communities we serve. We appreciate the opportunities provided us by our communities and the people of Virginia and strive to return our thanks through activities with various professional organizations, charitable groups and religious, educational and public service organizations.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
• White Collar Crimes
• Estate Planning
• Trusts
• Wills
• Family Law
• Adoption
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Elder Law
• Probate & Estate Administration

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Elder Law, Probate & Estate Administration