Atty. Edward Dean Barnes
Edward Dean Barnes is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, trusts & estates and 11 other areas of law. Edward received a B.A. degree from East Carolina University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.
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Edward Dean Barnes is a Founder and President based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Barnes & Diehl, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1971). Educated at University of Richmond School of Law (J.D. Honors, 1972) and East Carolina University (B.A. Honors, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1998-1999) Virginia State Bar (Board of Governors, Family Law Chair) Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association (President, 1998-1999, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Bar Association and Fellow:. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward Dean Barnes is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, trusts & estates and 11 other areas of law
- Edward received a B.A. degree from East Carolina University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Edward practices at Barnes & Diehl, P.C. in Richmond, VA and 2 others locations
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Dean Barnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Edward Dean Barnes is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Edward Dean Barnes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →
Edward Dean Barnes is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →
Edward Dean Barnes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Edward Dean Barnes is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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