About Harris
Harris is an experienced attorney who has practiced family law across Virginia since 2001, earning a reputation as a skilled negotiator and litigator and receiving honors such as Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America. He is dedicated to personalized, client-focused representation, bringing both extensive courtroom experience and a deep understanding of family dynamics to help clients navigate complex family law matters as favorably as possible.
Harris's practice at Friedman Law Firm, P.C. focuses on divorce, child custody, spousal support, equitable distribution, separation agreements, high-asset divorce, business valuation, complex divorce, support matters, no fault divorce, protective orders, order modification and appeals. Harris earned a Juris Doctor from University of Richmond School of Law in Richmond, Virginia (2001), a Study Abroad from University of Cambridge Study Abroad Program in Cambridge, England and a B.A. English Literature from University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida (1998). Harris's bar admissions and affiliations include the Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia and All Virginia Courts. Harris has been with Friedman Law Firm since 2023. Before joining the firm, Harris practiced with Barnes & Diehl, P.C. and Batzli Wood & Stiles. Professional memberships include the Virginia State Bar, 2001 – Present, Richmond Bar Association, Henrico Bar Association, Chesterfield Bar Association and Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association. Harris's honors and recognitions include Leader in the Law (2023), Best Lawyers in America (2023-2025), Virginia Business Legal Elite (2013-2025), Super Lawyer - Richmond Magazine (2013-2025), Top 100 Virginia Lawyers, Top 50 Richmond Lawyers and Charity Event Organizer for Make a Wish Foundation St. Jude's Children's Hospital and LINC. To schedule a confidential consultation with Harris, call Friedman Law Firm, P.C. at (804) 717-1969 or send us a message online.
Education
University of Richmond School of Law
Juris Doctor
Class of 2001
University of Cambridge Study Abroad Program
Study Abroad
Attended Cambridge, England
University of Florida
B.A. English Literature
Class of 1998
Bar Admissions
Supreme Court of Virginia
Court of Appeals of Virginia
All Virginia Courts
Professional Experience
Senior Attorney
Friedman Law Firm, P.C.
2023 – Present
Attorney and Shareholder
Barnes & Diehl, P.C.
Attorney
Batzli Wood & Stiles
Awards, Recognitions, & Achievements
Memberships
Virginia State Bar, 2001 – Present
Richmond Bar Association
Henrico Bar Association
Chesterfield Bar Association
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association
Practice Areas
About Friedman Law Firm, P.C.
Friedman Law Firm, P.C. is a Virginia family law firm located at 9401 Courthouse Road, Suite A in Chesterfield, Virginia, serving clients throughout Richmond, Chesterfield, and the surrounding Central Virginia communities. Our attorneys concentrate on divorce and family law matters, including contested and no-fault divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, protective orders, adoption, mediation, and appeals, as well as wills and trusts and criminal defense.
Every attorney at the firm works as part of a team, so clients benefit from the combined experience of the whole firm while having a dedicated lawyer who knows the details of their case. We believe good outcomes come from preparation, clear communication, and an honest assessment of your options — whether that means negotiating a settlement, pursuing mediation, or presenting your case in court.
To speak with a Virginia family law attorney, call (804) 884-3450 or send us a message to schedule a confidential consultation. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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