Edward Dean Barnes

Edward Dean Barnes

Barnes & Diehl, P.C. β€’ Richmond, VA
Family Divorce & Separation Estate Planning

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Contact

Email
Phone
(804) 409-0857
Address
Boulders VI - Suite 200, Richmond, VA, 23225, US

Professional

About

Edward D. Barnes is Founder & President of Barnes & Diehl, P.C., who has a tradition of experience and devotion to Family Law. In 2008, he received the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a Fellow of theAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Chicago). He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and has been Virginia Legal Elite list published by Virginia Business Magazine. Richmond Business Magazine named him "Top Family Lawyer in the City of Richmond and the Region" in 2001.

About Family Law

Family law attorneys handle legal matters involving family relationships including marriage, divorce, child custody, and support. They help families navigate emotional and complex legal situations. Common matters include divorce, child custody, child support, adoption.

Credentials

Education
1972 University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1966 East Carolina University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2018 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2017 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2016 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2015 Named Family Lawyer of the Year for Richmond, Best Lawyers in America 2015 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2014 Fellows of the Virginia Law Foundation Virginia Law and Practice: A Handbook for Attorneys 2009 Virginia Bar Association Journal The Spousal Support Case Every Family Law Practitioner Should Know: Is Gamble Dead?
Associations
2006 - Present University of Richmond School of Law Chairman, The National Center for Family Law 1975 - Present Virginia State Bar Member Virginia Law Foundation Fellow 2014 - 2015 Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society 2011 - 2013 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers President of Virginia Chapter
Speaking
2005 21st Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar Mind Your Ps and Qs: Property, Pensions, and QDROs N/A MCLE Update on Family Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026