I normally don't write reviews for anyone, however when it comes to your lawyer who just saved your…read morebutt from a 1st degree criminal charge and license suspension, I surely will with a smile on my face! =) Things like 99/70 in VA is a huge deal- reckless driving, and to get away with just a speeding charge that is few points and a fine is just purely magic and I don't know how Ms. Hartz did it! Amazing! Ms. Hartz and her staff guided me from day 1, gave me a list of things I need to accomplish in order to receive best outcome, always communicated any the updates in timely manner. What amazed me is that she took personal interest in my case and didn't give up when 1st verdict was 1st degree misdemeanor and suspended license, Ms. Hartz took my case to a different court and got the best possible outcome you can only imagine! I HIGHLY RECOMEND Ms. Hartz and her staff!!!!! AAA 10++++++

Lindsay Hartz should not be representing children at all. Her behavior is highly unprofessional and…read morebizarre. Once in a meditation room she made the comment, "For all we know your Mother could be Mary Poppins or Jeffrey Dahmer." I tried to report her to VA State Bar but I will need to figure out the proper channel to go through to have her investigated. My sisters friend did not find her character in the best interest of the children but rather a individual who suffers from insecurities who power trips her position, however I saw right through her manipulation and scare tactics. Her behavior infront of the Judge was not the same as behind closed doors.

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.

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.

I was in a serious bind, incarcerated three times in a row for violating a protective order,…read moredealing with emotional hard ship from the end of a twelve year relationship and our nine year old son stolen from me out of California here to Richmond, VA, and had no where to turn. I found Friedman law firm driving by the impressive building one day after being bailed out of jail! LOL I knew no one in Richmond besides my ex in-laws which are to say the least, not my "friends" anymore (nor is my ex). The Friedman firm has been phenomenal to me, and I've worked with many attorneys. Thumbs up big time! Thanks guys!! :)

The experience I have endured I would not wish on anyone, however its part of life. Do extensive…read moreresearch before choosing the proper Law Firm because it is vital to your emotional, physical and financial health. The looks from the outside looked promising but very soon the honest behavior appeared. Is it my fault? I should have walked away, yes and no. As acting representation it is the Law Firms responsibility to perform 110% Clients should be their number one priority however time and time again "Money" was the focus. I had not received communication from my Attorney for quite sometime but calls and emails were coming in for money collection frequently. Things were submitted, movement went forward, minimal interaction to seem they cared but honestly I did not feel apart of a family. I would never recommend this Law Firm. Honesty and Truth is not here and I would highly recommend taking your case elsewhere. There is too much to write but just know the VA State Bar will be notified of the unethical and misconduct that I suffered one whole year. Improper representation, Improper evidence gathered/presented, evidence withheld, in house employmee repositioning while case was ongoing. Paralegal reassigned else where with the initial Attorney reassignment during the first two months.

After having negative experiences with other attorneys in the Richmond area, we hired DeFazio Bal…read moreto take over our case in family court. Mary McLaurin went above and beyond to make sure we got a favorable outcome. Her key attention to details in reviewing documents was part of major successes throughout litigation. Her professionalism and extensive knowledge of the law was impressive. She took the time to go through every outcome and scenario possible in our case explaining all of the pros/cons along the way. Most importantly, as her clients, we felt heard and understood about our endgame throughout settlement negotiations. She fought for us every step of the way and in the end we couldn't be more satisfied with the result. Highly recommend Mary and the Defazio Bal Firm. Nupur and Dottie were instrumental in our case as well.

My lawyer David Clements deserves 10 stars but i can only rate 5…read more From the initial consultation, he was very clear with me about the process and stayed on top of everything till the ends of the process. I highly recommend my lawyer and his team.

DO NOT USE David Clements!! Had our initial conversation and…read morehe needed more information that was delivered to his office. This was a very important matter to my family. After that crickets. He would not return calls and trying for over a week to reach him his receptionist became very rude. We had to engage another firm. bypass the aggravation and start with another firm.

Maybe I'm not able to see the other reviews however if there aren't any then I'm shocked! In my…read morepersonal opinion, they are hands down the BEST attorneys you will ever find. They're on the pricey side yet you sometimes have to pay for what you get. They aren't like tv and movie lawyers that do ALL the work for you. Sometimes you have to do some research to provide to them and that's ok. Remember that although they make you feel as if you're their main client, you aren't, lol. They will focus solely on you while working on your case, just remember they have other clients as well and it's helpful to them if you can provide as much intel as possible. It's a team effort and believe me, you WANT them as part of your team. I truly cannot say enough praises towards them. The entire team, from reception all the way to the top! I'm sure I have gotten on Martha's nerves several times though she's never let me know lol, because when I get stressed I ask a ton of questions and I start to ramble without letting her speak. She has been direct, firm, but NEVER rude. Guiding me in a direct yet calming way. Times when I'm an emotional wreck and times when I'm in a calmed spirit. Showing me that she truly has our best interest in heart and definitely not in this only for money. She fights for what's best and what's right. And OMG, she's a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. Very impressive. You do not want to be on the opposite side of her! And again, she does this for the love of the law and what's right. Not the almighty dollar, from what I've observed on many occasions. Something I find admirable in today's society. This is a law firm built on integrity and it shows. Recently I needed to call her in a panic trying to protect my youngest son. I didn't know she was walking out the door for court, yet she still took my call and answered my question quickly then informed me she couldn't talk to me anymore because she needed to drive to court. Of course in my panicked mind I felt blown off and a massive bother to her (in that blinded moment of mine) but that couldn't be furthest from the truth. She didn't have to take the call at all. I'm saying this to say, thats the type of lawyer and person she is. Even if she has literally one minute, she will give that minute to you. I 100% recommend this mother and son legal team and firm for all of your legal needs.

From the owner: Attorneys You Can Count On…read more Frederick Schick, Attorney, specializes in Criminal Law, Traffic, DUI/DWI, Juvenile Law and Children's Law as well as Personal Injury. Martha Schick, Attorney, specializes in Divorce, Custody, Support and Wills. Finding a lawyer is not hard, but finding a good lawyer is a little harder than it seems. Here at Schick & Schick PC, we have a variety of legal specialities to help you with your needs. Please Visit our Website!

I needed to seek legal council for different reasons than what Lee & Piracci, PLC typically…read morerepresent clients on. I was in a very dangerous relationship and needed to seek legal representation for (multiple) protective orders, as well as being subpoenaed on the matter of my former partner's custody battle. Sante and team took me on as a client, as a favor, for a mutual family friend. I had never needed legal council before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Talking through everything that was going to happen, everything that was going to be said and every step of the game plan became how Sante and I worked through the never ending court proceedings. If we were't sure how to proceed, the team found out the necessary information/ documentation and report back in a very timely manner. I felt safe and secure that Sante and team would represent with me with the utmost respect, intelligence and confidence, even if there were a few surprises on the way. If I ever did need a other legal representation, Lee and Piracci, PLC, would be my first call.

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I highly recommend him to anyone in the area. He has been extremely helpful in legal matters…read morerelated to setting up my own business. His recommendations for what business bank and cpa to use have also held strong. He is prompt in his return of calls and emails. It is easy to make an appointment through his office manager. The office is clean and quiet.

From the owner: Bankruptcy, Divorce, Custody, Support, Real Estate Closings, Business and Commercial Law,…read moreCorporations and LLCs, Criminal and Traffic, Personal Injury, Wills, Estate Administration, and Elder Law