Barbara Smith Picard

Barbara Smith Picard

4.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Business

8310 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA

About Barbara

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

I am a trained collaborative attorney, and I introduce nearly every family law client to the concept of alternative dispute resolution. This includes collaboration, mediation, or simply working with opposing counsel to bring about an out of court settlement.

44 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 45%

I represent families in all stages of their divorce and separation. My representation may include drafting a simple property settlement agreement, or it may include litigating a difficult custody case.

44 years

45%
Business 5%

My business practice includes my representation of some well respected car dealerships in the area.

38 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 43 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1982

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Location

Picard Rowe & Rosen, PC

8310 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA, 23235

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Barbara Smith Picard's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2015

Responsive, available, emathetic, charge, charge

Current client. Barbara was available on short notice. She listened patiently to my complex tale. She charged me only the initial consultation fee. Gave me good advice Subsequently however every question is $45-50. I know this is how lawyers make their living but if you me ads client maybe I get tw...o freebies following a paid consultation. Am I suppose to know every question following the consult? Still I intend to remain her client. I trust her.

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent divorce lawyer and a tireless advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Picard Rowe & Rosen, PC

2008 - 2012

Attorney, Cawthorn, Picard, Rowe, Deskevich & Gavin, P.C.

1992 - 2008

Attorney, Cawthorn, Picard & Rowe, PC

1982 - 1992

Attorney, Cawthorn & Picard, PC

Education

1982

TCWIlliams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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