Harris W. Leiner

Harris W. Leiner

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Friedman Law Firm PC

Family Law Lawyers in Chesterfield, VA in Chesterfield, VA

Chesterfield, VA804-717-1969
Family LawCivil Litigation

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, May, 2001
  • Juris Doctor

Non Legal Education

  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, May, 1998
  • B.A.
  • Cambridge University, Cambridge, 1999
  • Study Abroad Program

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Shareholder

Past Positions

  • Batzli, Wood & Stiles, P.C., Glen Allen, Virginia, Associate Attorney, 2008 - 2012
  • Barnes & Diehl, P.C., Chesterfield, Virginia, Associate Attorney, 2002 - 2008
  • Byrd, Mische, P.C., Fairfax, Virginia, Associate Attorney, 2001 - 2002

Classes and Seminars

  • Speaker, Nuts and Bolts of Equitable Distribution and Grounds for Divorce
  • Speaker, Valuation of Business Interests in Domestic Relations Cases
  • Moderator, Addressing Allegations of Abuse in Family Law Cases, Richmond Bar Association
  • Speaker, Bridging the Gap; Family Law Section, Virginia CLE
  • Speaker, Virginia Family Law Practice for Paralegals, Half Moon, LLC
  • Moderator, Justifications for Spousal Support Modification, Richmond Bar Association
  • Speaker, Essentials for Criminal Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury Paralegals, VTLA

Representative Cases

  • Utch v. Utch
  • Citation: 266 Va 124
  • Year: 2003
  • Blackson v. Blackson
  • Citation: 40 Va. App. 507
  • Congdon v. Congdon, (Co-authored Brief in Opposition to Virginia Supreme Court)
  • Citation: 40 Va. App 255
  • Newman v. Newman
  • Citation: 42 Va. App. 557
  • Year: 2004

Pro Bono Activities

  • LINC - Event Organizer
  • Make a Wish - Event Organizer
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation Volunteer
  • St. Judes Childrens Hospital - Event Organizer, 2005 - 2007
  • Jewish Family Services - Special Events Committee Member
  • St Judes Childrens Hospital Fund Raiser (2011)

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia

Other Affiliations

  • Planning Committee, Annual Bench-Bar Conference (Chairman)
  • Metropolitan Richmond Family Law Bar Association, 2004 - Present
  • Richmond Bar Association
  • Henrico Bar Association

Attorney Details

Full NameHarris W. Leiner
FirmFriedman Law Firm PC
Address9401 Courthouse Road, Suite A, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone804-717-1969
Phone804-762-9654
Websitebarnesfamilylaw.com
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