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.

Felt pressured to settle by Mr Marcus and Naylor. Because they weren't typically local to my area,…read morethey seemed to get out maneuvered repeatedly. He never could remember when I was available to talk. He expected me to talk at his convenience. He repeatedly scheduled events such as depositions when it was difficult and awkward for me to get time off either by not consulting me on scheduling or not remembering what I told him. I walked a shaky line with my government job. Really only seemed interested in an easy pay day. He had no human empathy for the chronic pain the accident left me in. He seemed to assume that it was an act. It always surprised him when I mentioned it. Finally despite settling before he had to do much work on the case (he specifically stated such at the settlement hearing), he took 40% including off the money I had to pay back to my health insurance and the money he took for costs so he ended up with more money than I did. I would never use him again.

I highly recommend Attorney Naylor. He was empathetic, supportive, and provided meaningful…read morerecommendations for how to best proceed regarding a complicated case. He is a great attorney and trusted advisor. Thank you!

Matt Zwerdling was referred to us by another firm (Attorney: Mr. Shawn Majette and Mr. Mark…read moreColombell) and I could not be more appreciative. Although he is a highly demanded and busy attorney, Mr. Zwerdling always made me feel like I was a priority on his time. He always kept his word and maintained honest legal advice that was in my best interest. Speaking to him you can understand that he is extremely knowledgeable, honest, thorough, detail-oriented, and resourceful. I appreciate the time he took to explain our specific situation to make sure we didn't waste any time or money. If you are looking for an honest, professional, determined, respectful, trustworthy, and knowledgeable attorney, then you should call Mr. Matt Zwerdling.

This law firm ruined my record. I never had a record before my divorce and instead of seeking…read moreprograms instead of the charge that they could've asked the judge to consider, they accepted what the judge determined and didn't put up a fight to gain justice against my ex husband. They also encouraged me to sign a 2 year protective order and when I talked to other lawyers, they were baffled as to why they did that when presented with the facts. I'd never choose Charles Adams, Jeffrey Oppleman or Blake Gail ever again. They simply don't care. It's not their lives or family. Beware of those lawyers.

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.

Great lawyer, maybe the best in Virginia! Highly recommend! From start to finish everything was…read morehandled masterfully.

I needed an attorney for a very serious charge and with something so scary Jason made my life and…read moremy families a lot better to manage! He was on time with everything and even put our needs Above all else! I highly recommend.. Heaven sent 10/10!

I am writing this review a little late, but I would 100% recommend Mr. Galanides for any animal…read morecase! I went to him, after searching and talking to 7 different law firms, and he took my case on and reassured me in every way possible. I was desperate and clueless, and he was so easy to talk to and helped me through the process. even his assistant was so sweet and kind and listened to my rambling! I value honest people. I value honest work and not people who try to rip you off. He was very fair priced and had amazing communication. :)

If you value competent representation, responsiveness, or even basic professionalism, avoid Paul C…read more Galanides like the plague--seriously, I'd rather go through another pandemic than hire him again. I made the mistake of trusting Paul to represent me during a legal case that occurred at the height of the pandemic. He showed up **minutes** before my trial started, completely unprepared, and had the audacity to ask *me* to remind him about the details of my case. I'm sorry, aren't *you* supposed to be the one who knows my case inside and out? It was painfully obvious he hadn't done his homework, and I was left feeling like I was defending myself. After the trial, instead of a debrief or any real guidance about the outcome and how it would affect me moving forward, Paul just vanished into thin air. He didn't explain the implications of the court's decision, didn't offer any help for future issues, and left me completely in the dark. Years later, when complications arose from the case (which I could have been prepared for if he had actually done his job), I tried to contact him repeatedly--via email, phone calls, and voicemails. You'd think a lawyer with *any* sense of duty would respond, but no. Paul Galanides straight-up ghosted me, leaving me to deal with the fallout on my own. Save yourself the stress, the frustration, and the disappointment--**do not hire Paul Galanides**. He's not just a bad lawyer; he's a lawyer who actively makes your life harder by ignoring you when you need him most. Absolutely unprofessional and a total waste of time and money.

Attorney Alexander represented a child of mine on a charge of under-age alcohol consumption. The…read moreprofessional service was excellent. Prior to retention, he clearly outlined each step that would be necessary to achieve an anticipated expungement and the associated fees. Throughout the process the attorney communicated clearly and responded promptly to email and phone calls. As the wheels of justice ground through approximately an 8 month process, atty Alexander was on top of each court date and event. The case concluded successfully and he honored the stated fees. Other then the child's behavior, this was a very positive experience. As a point of fact, I've managed litigation for several firms and state the above facts from experience.

He is NOT a criminal defense attorney! Lack of communication…read moreuntil it's time to walk into court Never signed a retainer He couldn't produce any proof of the work he did on the case He refunded my money due to his lack of representation He had other clients personal information out and visible Doesn't ensure that you understand what's going on We only met with him once for him to suggest taking a plea

Very very, outstanding out come on my case, very good, Office staff the staff that makes you feel…read moreright at home, I highly recommend them.