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Licensed in Virginia for 21 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Barnes & Diehl, PC
Three Paragon, 6806 Paragon Place, Suite 110, Richmond, VA, 23230
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Posted by Joe | February 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
One of the Best
I would highly recommend Melissa, always a professional, well prepared. Melissa had a great ability to advise on my case in a very difficult time in my life. Melissa was able to take the emotion out of the case, help me with my children and finalize a very fair settlement. I would recommend Meliss...
Melissa Suzanne Vanzile's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Melissa is a very thorough and knowledgeable divorce lawyer. She was well prepared and an effective advocate for her client as opposing counsel during a divorce trial we had."
"Melissa is a strong advocate for her clients in divorce, custody, support and property distribution matters. She possesses a vast knowledge of the law and issues plus tremendous skills as a litigator and negotiator. It is a privilege to practice with her at Hall and Hall."
Nupur Bal
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Influential Women in Law Award Recipient, Virginia Lawyer's Weekly
2023
Listed for Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Family Law Attorney, SuperLawyers
2018
Top 50 Women Attorneys in Virginia, SuperLawyers
2017
Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Leader in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
2016
Family Law Attorney, SuperLawyers Magazine
2015
Reader's Choice for Lawyers, Richmond Times-Dispatch
2015
Family Law Attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Family Law Attorney, Super Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite-Family Law, Virginia Business Magazine
2013
Family Law Attorney, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, Superlawyers
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Young Lawyer, Legal Elite
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Shareholder/Attorney, Barnes & Diehl, PC
2013 - Present
Attorney, Barnes & Diehl, PC
2011 - 2013
Partner/Family Law Attorney, Hall and Hall, PLC
2004 - 2010
Family Law Attorney, Hall and Hall, PLC
Associations
Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section
Member
Richmond Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Henrico County Bar Association
Member
2016 - 2017
Metro Richmond Women's Bar AssociationPresident
2012 - 2018
Innsbrook RotaryMember
2011 - 2017
Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar AssociationBoard Member
2009 - 2011
Metropolitan Women's Bar AssociationBoard Member, Co-Chair of Programs Committee
2009 - 2012
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar AssociationBoard Member, Chesterfield County Representative
2008 - 2010
St. Joseph's Villa Flagler HomeBoard Member
2008 - 2010
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
2004
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Mary Washington College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Richmond Legal Staff Association
Grandparent and Third Party Custody and Visitation
2014
Richmond Paralegal Association
Custody and Visitation
2014
Financial Planning Association of Central Virginia Chapter Meeting
Financial Planning in Divorce
2011
Virginia Trial Lawyer's Association, Seminar for Paralegals
Drafting Separation Agreements, The Who, What, Where, When and How
2011
Richmond Paralegal Association Spring Seminar
Child Custody and Visitation
2010
NBI Advanced Family Law Seminar
The Evolving Realm of Family Law-Non-Traditional Family Units
2009
National Business Institute Seminar
Child Custody and Visitation
Publications
2017
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Third Party Custody and Visitation
2010
NBI Advanced Family Law Seminar
The Evolving Realm of Family Law-Non-Traditional Family Units
2009
NBI
Child Custody and Visitation
2008
NBI
Child Custody and Visitation
2007
Bench Bar Conference
Relocation and Custody and Visitation
2006
Bench Bar Conference
Changes to Child Support Deviation Factors
2005
Bench Bar Conference
Cross Examination of Experts in Custody Cases
Languages
English