About Jace

Jace is a senior attorney who helps clients safeguard their families and finances during challenging transitions, serving as both a litigator and a skilled negotiator. A cum laude graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law, he is trained in mediation and collaborative law, blending assertive litigation with strategic negotiation and dispute resolution to achieve tailored outcomes for each client.

Jace's practice at Friedman Law Firm, P.C. focuses on divorce, child custody, support matters, protective orders, spousal support, order modification, equitable distribution, separation agreements, high-asset divorce, mediation, complex divorce, no fault divorce, business valuation, appeals and adoption. Jace earned a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude from University of Richmond School of Law in Richmond, Virginia (2006) and a B.A. Philosophy from University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia (1998). Jace's bar admissions and affiliations include the Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia and All Virginia Trial Courts. Jace has been with Friedman Law Firm since Present. Before joining the firm, Jace practiced with DeFazio Bal, P.C. and Chesterfield County Circuit Court. Professional memberships include the Virginia State Bar, 2006 - Present, Chesterfield Bar Association, Richmond Bar Association, Litigation Section, Former Chair, Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, Collaborative Professionals of Richmond, Former Co-President, Chesterfield CASA, Former Board Member, Families Forward Virginia, Former Board Member and Former Guardian ad litem. Jace's honors and recognitions include SuperLawyers (2024 & 2025), Moot Court Board and John Marshall Scholar. To schedule a confidential consultation with Jace, call Friedman Law Firm, P.C. at (804) 581-8425 or send us a message online.

Education

University of Richmond School of Law

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

Class of 2006

University of Virginia

B.A. Philosophy

Class of 1998

Bar Admissions

Supreme Court of Virginia

Court of Appeals of Virginia

All Virginia Trial Courts

Professional Experience

Attorney

Friedman Law Firm, P.C.

Present

Attorney

DeFazio Bal, P.C.

Law Clerk

Chesterfield County Circuit Court

Awards, Recognitions, & Achievements

SuperLawyers (2024 & 2025)Moot Court BoardJohn Marshall Scholar

Memberships

Virginia State Bar, 2006 - Present

Chesterfield Bar Association

Richmond Bar Association, Litigation Section, Former Chair

Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association

Collaborative Professionals of Richmond, Former Co-President

Chesterfield CASA, Former Board Member

Families Forward Virginia, Former Board Member

Former Guardian ad litem

Practice Areas

DivorceChild CustodySupport MattersProtective OrdersSpousal SupportOrder ModificationEquitable DistributionSeparation AgreementsHigh-Asset DivorceMediationComplex DivorceNo Fault DivorceBusiness ValuationAppealsAdoption

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) 581-8425 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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