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.

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

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