Edward D. Barnes
Work in Barnes & Diehl Attorneys at Law
Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
Family Law, Wills
7401 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23225
About Edward D. Barnes
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Wills
Education
- University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, 1972J.D.
- Honors: Dean’s Advisory Council
- Honors: 1870 Society
- Honors: The Robins Society
- Honors: The Charter Associates – The Founders Society
Show More - East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 1966B.A.
- Honors: Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officer Candidate School, Fort Belvoir, 1967Honors: Leadership, Academic and Honor Graduate
Representative Cases
- Wright v. Wright, Unpublished (Va. Ct. App. 2017)
- Lazarchic v. Lazarchic, Unpublished (Va. Ct. App. 2005)
- Joynes v. Payne, 36 Va.App. 401, 551 S.E.2d. 10 (Va. Ct. App. 2001)
- Reese v. Reese, Record No. 2564-00-2 (Va. Ct. App. 2001)
- Gifford v. Dunkum, 1996 Va.App. LEXIS 114 (Va. Ct. App. 1996)
- McDavid v. McDavid, 451 S.E.2d 713 (Va. Ct. App. 1994)
- Cottrell v. General Sys. Software Corp., 448 S.E.2d 421 (Va. S.Ct. 1994)
- Goodwin v. Hare, 436 S.E.2d 605 (Va. S.Ct. 1993)
- Westbrook v. Westbrook, 364 S.E.2d 523 (Va. S.Ct. 1988)
- Howard v. Warden, 348 S.E.2d 211 (Va. S.Ct. 1986)
- Cook v. Commonwealth, 309 S.E.2d 325 (Va. S.Ct. 1983)
- Payne v. Warden of Powhatan Correctional Center, 285 S.E.2d 886 (Va. S.Ct. 1982)
- Stamper v. Commonwealth, 257 S.E.2d 808 (Va. S.Ct. 1979)
- Allied Products, Inc. v. Duesterdick, 232 S.E.2d 774 (Va. S.Ct. 1977)
- Washington v. Commonwealth, 217 S.E.2d 815 (Va. S.Ct. 1975)
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Faculty, University of Richmond Law School
- Adjunct Faculty, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- Annual Divorce Practice Seminar
- "Advanced Family Law Seminar," Moderator, Virginia State Bar Association, Richmond & Norfolk, Virginia (2005-Present)
- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Richmond, School of Law, "Ethics in Family Law" (2009)
- "Update on the Law: Recent Cases for Annual Family Law Seminar," Author and Presenter, Montgomery County Bar Association (2005-2017)
- "Update on the Law: Recent Cases," Author and Presenter, Virginia Continuing Legal Education (2002-2017)
- "Successful Strategies for Your Custody Case," 22nd Annual Family Law Seminar, Virginia CLE (October, 2004)
- "Question and Answer Session on Electronic Evidence Issues,'" Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar, Virginia CLE, Richmond, Virginia (2004)
- "What All Practitioners Should Know About Divorce," Midyear Legal Seminar of the Virginia State Bar, Scottsdale, Arizona (2003)
- The Imputation of Income - Cases and Issues: Four Hot Topics for Family Law Attorneys," American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Virginia Chapter (2003)
- "Use of Experts in Custody Cases, Insights on Tough Custody Issues," 21st Annual Family Law Seminar, Virginia CLE (2002)
- Negotiating And Drafting Marital Agreements – Edward D. Barnes; (Mar. 12, 2002) (VACLE) (Author)
- "Spousal Support and Maintenance; Family Law: A Systematic Approach," 17th Annual Fundamentals Course, Virginia CLE (2001)
- "Going for the Gold: Locating and Using Winning Evidence," Moderator, 19th Annual Family Law Seminar, Virginia CLE (2000)
- "Nemo Tenetur Prodere Seipsum - Adultery & the Fifth Amendment's Affect on Spousal Support & Equitable Distribution," State Bar Journal (2000)
- "Avoiding Litigation in Child Custody Relocation Issues (Topic No. 2) - Four Hot Topics for Family Law Attorneys," Virginia CLE (2000)
- "Presentation on Stocks and Options; The Case of the Millionaire Couple: Solving the Mystery of the Financially Complex Divorce," 16th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar, Virginia CLE (2000)
- "Income in Support Cases," 19th Annual Family Law Seminar, Virginia CLE (2000)
- "Work Product Doctrine - New Cases, New Advice on Spousal Support, New Rules of Professional Conduct," 18th Annual Family Law Seminar: News You Need to Know, Virginia CLE, Richmond, Roanoke, Falls Church and Norfolk (1999)
- "Use And Abuse Of Experts," Moderator, 18th Annual Family Law Seminar (1999)
- "How Do I Handle the Hard Issues? Difficult Issues, Practical Solutions," 17th Annual Family Law Seminar, Virginia CLE, Tysons Corner, Norfolk, Roanoke and Richmond (1998)
- "Presentation and Trial - Virginia's New Statute on Rehabilitative Alimony: How to Present and Argue Your Case," Virginia CLE, Richmond and Tysons Corner (1998)
- "Wiretaps And Video As Evidence In Family Law Litigation," (1998)
- "VTLA- Moving Ahead: the New Millennium- A Documents And Documentation Regarding Family Law," (1997)
- Update on Family Law, Virginia State Bar, MCLE – Edward D. Barnes; Prepare Materials and Speak – (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) – Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke)
- Speaker and Panelist for The 6th Annual Tax Conference for the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants – Edward D. Barnes; (October 17, 2005)
- 21st Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar – “Mind Your Ps and Qs: Property, Pensions, and QDROs” – Edward D. Barnes; (May 26, 2005)
- 21st Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar – “Practice Tips Regarding Retirement, Pension and Deferred Compensation – And Those Statutory Pitfalls” – Edward D. Barnes, Moderator and Presenter; (2005)
- Annual Bench Bar Conference – Edward D. Barnes, Moderator, (Oct. 21, 1999)
- Professional Goodwill In Virginia, AA Comprehensive Analysis – Edward D. Barnes, Panelist, (1999)
- Bench Bar Conference – Domestic Relations – Domestic Relations: From Dabblers To Experts-Common Traps For The Unwary And How To Avoid Them – Edward D. Barnes, Panelist
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1971
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1972
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1972
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1974
- Virginia Supreme Court, 1971
Other Affiliations
- Member, International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
- Chairman, The National Center for Family Law at the University of Richmond Law School (2006-Present)
- Member, MENSA Society
- Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation
- The Spider Club - University of Richmond
- The Rectors Club - University of Richmond Law School
- The Gothic Society - University of Richmond Law School
- The Charter Associates - University of Richmond
- Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section (Member (1971-Present))
- 1870 Society - University of Richmond Law School
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- President, Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association
- President-Elect , American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Virginia Chapter (2011-2013)
- Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (1995-2010)
- Member, Virginia Bar Association, Family Law Section (1975-Present)
- Member, Family Law Section, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2006-Present)
- Member, Law Practice Management Division, Virginia Bar Association (2006)
- Judge, National Trial Advocacy Competition, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2006)
- Leadership Patron, Virginia Bar Association Foundation (2005)
- Chairman, Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section (2004-2005)
- Secretary, Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section (2003-2004)
- Member, Regional Courts Guidelines Committee, guidelines for trial and practice related to family law cases (2003-2004)
- President-Elect, Board of Managers, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Virginia Chapter (2001-2004)
- National Chairman, University of Richmond School of Law Fund (1999-2002)
- Member, Committee on Special Issues, Virginia Bar Association (2000)
- President, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Bar Association (1998-1999)
- Chairman, The City of Richmond Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section (1978)
- The Robins Society - University of Richmond
- Lifetime Member, East Carolina University, Alumni Association
Past Positions
- Honorable Harry L. Carrico, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Law Clerk (1971-1972)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seventh Army Command, Germany, 1st Lieutenant (1966-1969)
- Seventh Army Command, Germany (1967-1969)
- Leadership, Academic and Honor Graduate of the Army Corps of Engineers Officer Candidate School, Fort Belvoir (1967)
Fees
- Accepts Credit Cards
Office Info
Other Colleagues
- 42 years of experienceFamily Law, Collaborative Law, Property, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Nearby Lawyers
- Family Law
- Wills
- 2.2 miles away
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