About Rick
Rick A. Friedman, II, is the founder and managing partner of Friedman Law Firm, P.C. With decades of experience in family law, Rick has dedicated his career to helping families navigate the complexities of divorce, custody, and support matters.
Rick's practice at Friedman Law Firm, P.C. focuses on high-asset divorce, divorce, no fault divorce, wills/trusts, equitable distribution, complex divorce, business valuation, spousal support, protective orders, support matters, criminal defense, separation agreements, child custody, mediation, order modification and appeals. Rick earned a Juris Doctor from Whittier College School of Law in Los Angeles, California (2001), a Last two years of Juris Doctor from University of Richmond School of Law in Richmond, Virginia, a Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California and a Bachelor of Arts, History/English from College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia (1995). Rick's bar admissions and affiliations include the Virginia, Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia, Federal District Court, Eastern Division and All Virginia Trial Courts. Rick has been with Friedman Law Firm since 2010. Before joining the firm, Rick practiced with Barnes & Diehl, P.C., Paris, Blank & Brown, P.C. and Supreme Court of Virginia Department of Dispute Resolution Services. Professional memberships include the Richmond Bar Association, Chesterfield County Bar, Henrico County Bar and Metro Richmond Family Bar. Rick's honors and recognitions include Selected to Super Lawyers (2014-2025), Rising Stars Super Lawyers (2006-2011), Legal Elite in Virginia Business Magazine and Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Virginia American Trial Lawyers (2010-2014). To schedule a confidential consultation with Rick, call Friedman Law Firm, P.C. at (804) 602-7402 or send us a message online.
Education
Whittier College School of Law
Juris Doctor
Class of 2001
University of Richmond School of Law
Last two years of Juris Doctor
Attended Richmond, Virginia
Pepperdine University School of Law
Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy
Attended Malibu, California
College of William and Mary
Bachelor of Arts, History/English
Class of 1995
Bar Admissions
Virginia
Admitted 2002
Supreme Court of Virginia
Court of Appeals of Virginia
Federal District Court, Eastern Division
All Virginia Trial Courts
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney
Friedman Law Firm, P.C.
2010 – Present
Attorney
Barnes & Diehl, P.C.
2004 – 2010
President
Friedman Legal Group
2002 – 2004
Attorney
Paris, Blank & Brown, P.C.
2001 – 2002
Staff
Supreme Court of Virginia Department of Dispute Resolution Services
1998 – 1999
Awards, Recognitions, & Achievements
Memberships
Richmond Bar Association
Chesterfield County Bar
Henrico County Bar
Metro Richmond Family Bar
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) 602-7402 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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