Melanie Anne Friend

Melanie Anne Friend

CowanGates PC | Law Offices of Melanie Anne Friend β€’ Richmond, VA
FamilyAdoptionPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(804) 392-1164
Address
1930 Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA, 23235, US

Professional

About

Choosing an attorney to represent you in your divorce, child custody or visitation, adoption, or support case is no small matter. Legal issues between family members naturally cause stress, frustration, and anxiety, and the attorney you choose will be your ally and your source of direction throughout a very difficult time in your life. I find it rewarding to help my clients navigate the legal aspects of their family issues, so that they can worry less about negotiations or litigation, and instead focus their energies on keeping themselves and their families as happy, healthy, and whole as possible.

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
2006 College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003 Thiel College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 Super Lawyer (family law), Super Lawyers 2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2014 Legal Elite (family law), Virginia Business Magazine 2013 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2013 Legal Elite (family law), Virginia Business Magazine
Associations
2013 - Present Collaborative Professionals of Richmond 2013 - Present Virginia Collaborative Professionals 2013 - Present International Academy of Collaborative Professionals 2011 - Present Richmond Bar Association President 2010 - Present Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association
Updated: Mar 08, 2026