Barnes & Diehl Attorneys At Law
Barnes & Diehl Attorneys At Law

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A Tradition Of Experience And Devotion To Family Law

Attorney Brandy M. Poss

Brandy
M.
Poss

  • Shareholder
(804) 796-1000
  • Appellate Practice
  • Criminal Defense
  • Elder Law - Estate Planning
  • Family
  • Personal Injury

Biography

Anytime you and your family face a legal issue, it has the potential to change your lives forever. With so much at stake, it would be beneficial to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. Here at the law firm of Barnes & Diehl, P.C., we strive to provide you with superior advocacy in a number of issues that you and your family could require assistance with, including those listed below:

  • Family law, including issues pertaining to divorce, child custody and support, adoption and more
  • Personal injury and wrongful death claims arising out of motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice and more
  • Elder law and estate planning, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, benefits planning and more
  • Criminal defense for felony and misdemeanor charges ranging from DUI to murder and most everything in between
  • Appeals in criminal cases originally tried in Virginia or federal courts up to and including the U.S. Supreme Court

For over 30 years, our law firm has tirelessly protected the rights and interests of our clients living in the Richmond, Virginia, area. Our goal is to help you move forward with confidence and assist you in achieving a tailored resolution to your legal matter that provides you with the best outcome possible for your particular circumstances.

When you work with Barnes & Diehl, P.C., you can be assured that you will receive an honest assessment of your situation, an explanation of your rights and a determination of all your viable legal options. Time is of the essence in many of these matters, so the sooner you contact us, the better. To see just how our law firm can help you, schedule an initial consultation at our Chesterfield office, either through our website or via telephone.

Professional Associations

  • Chesterfield County Bar Association
  • Metro Richmond Family Law Bar
  • Richmond Bar Association, Bench-Bar Conference Planning Committee
  • Chesterfield County / City of Colonial Heights 2017 Rule of Law Program Planning Committee
  • Bench-Bar Conference Planning Committee (Richmond Bar Association)

Published Works

  • What Every Virginia Lawyer Should Know About Divorce in Virginia, Virginia CLE 2014
  • What Every Virginia Lawyer Should Know About Divorce, Virginia CLE, 2011
  • Ethics in Family Law, National Center for Family Law, 2010
  • Relocation of Children in Virginia, Virginia CLE, Bench Bar Conference, 2009
  • Update on the Law: Recent Cases, Virginia Continuing Legal Education, 2007
  • Update on the Law: Recent Cases, Virginia Continuing Legal Education, 2006
  • Update on the Law: Recent Cases, Virginia Continuing Legal Education, 2005
  • Update on the Law: Recent Cases, Virginia Continuing Legal Education, 2004
  • Confidentiality and other Ethical Issues Raised When Using Electronic Evidence, Including Electronic Surveillance, Virginia State Bar, Advanced Family Law Seminar, 2004

Representative Cases

  • Yazdani v. Sazegar, 76 Va. App. 261, 880 S.E.2d 865 (2022)
  • Remillard v. Remillard, Record No. 1063-21-2, 2022 Va. App. LEXIS 417 (Va. Ct. App. September 6, 2022)
  • Brian Myers, Record No. 0748-21-2, 2022 Va. App. LEXIS 389 (Va. Ct. App. August 23, 2022)
  • Prentice v. Cook, Record No. 0836-21-4, 2022 Va. App. LEXIS 231 (Va. Ct. App. June 14, 2022)
  • Avgeris v. Avgeris, Record No. 0625-21-3 (Va. Ct. App. November 3, 2021)
  • Marinaro v. Marinaro, 73 Va. App. 424, 861 S.E.2d 69 (2021)
  • Little v. Hale, Record No. 0022-21-2 (Va. Ct. App. July 20, 2021)
  • Clavin v. Clavin, Record No. 1324-20-2, 2021 Va. App. LEXIS 108 (Va. Ct. App. July 6, 2021)
  • Myers v. Myers, Record No. 0943-19-2, 2020 Va. App. LEXIS 111 (Va. Ct. App. April 14, 2020)
  • Robertson v. Robertson, Record No. 0017-17-2, 2017 Va. App. LEXIS 278 (Va. Ct. App., November 7, 2017)
  • Jones v. Gates, 68 Va. App. 100, 803 S.E.2d 361 (2017)
  • Reaves v. Tucker, 67 Va. App. 719, 800 S.E.2d 188 (2017)
  • Jones v. Jones, Record No. 0062-15-2, 2016 Va. App. LEXIS 29 (Va. Ct. App., February 2, 2016)
  • Belle v. Belle, Record No. 0540-15-2, 2016 Va. App. LEXIS 15 (Va. Ct. App., January 19, 2016)
  • Coalson v. Coalson, Record No. 2022-14-2, 2015 Va. App. LEXIS 222 (Va. Ct. App., July 21, 2015)
  • Hutchinson v. Hutchinson, Record No. 0392-14-3, 2014 Va. App. LEXIS 398 (Va. Ct. App., December 9, 2014)
  • Cleary v. Cleary, 63 Va. App. 364, 757 S.E.2d 588 (2014)
  • Smith v. Smith, Record No. 1018-13-2, 2013 Va. App. LEXIS 351 (Va. Ct. App., December 3, 2013)
  • James v. Owens, Record No. 1830-12-1, 2013 Va. App. LEXIS 203 (Va. Ct. App., July 16, 2013)
  • Tsoucalas v. Tsoucalas, Record No. 1560-12-1, 2013 Va. App. LEXIS 144 (Va. Ct. App., May 7, 2013)
  • Hamad v. Hamad, 61 Va. App. 593, 739 S.E.2d 232 (2013)
  • Wright v. Wright, 61 Va. App. 432, 737 S.E.2d 519 (2013)
  • Smith v. Smith, Record No. 2069-11-2, 2012 Va. App. LEXIS 308 (Va. Ct. App., October 2, 2012)
  • Robinson v. Robinson, Record No. 0694-12-2, 2012 Va. App. LEXIS 293 (Va. Ct. App., September 11, 2012)
  • Jordan v. Jordan, Record No. 0698-11-2, 2012 Va. App. LEXIS 211 (Va. Ct. App., June 26, 2012)
  • Burton v. Burton, Record No. 1931-11-4, 2012 Va. App. LEXIS 96 (Va. Ct. App., April 3, 2012)
  • Pramagioulis v. Pramagioulis, Record No. 1437-10-2, 2011 Va. App. LEXIS 20 (Va. Ct. App., January 25, 2011)
  • Blackwell v. Blackwell, Record No. 1229-10-2, 2010 Va. App. LEXIS 479 (Va. Ct. App., December 14, 2010)
  • Tucker v. Wilmoth-Tucker, Record No. 2008-09-2, 2010 Va. App. LEXIS 199 (Va. Ct. App., May 18, 2010)
  • Lane v. Lane, Record No. 0951-09-4, 2009 Va. App. LEXIS 406 (Va. Ct. App., September 15, 2009)
  • Williams v. Williams, Record No. 1176-08-2, 2009 Va. App. LEXIS 331 (Va. Ct. App., July 21, 2009)
  • Harber v. Harber, Record No. 2956-08-1, 2009 Va. App. LEXIS 303 (Va. Ct. App., July 7, 2009)
  • Nunez v. Nunez, Record No. 2020-08-4, 2009 Va. App. LEXIS 295 (Va. Ct. App., June 30, 2009)
  • Broadhead v. Broadhead, 51 Va. App. 170, 655 S.E.2d 748 (2008)
  • Kandill v. Kandill, Record No. 0036-08-4, 2008 Va. App. LEXIS 525 (Va. Ct. App., December 2, 2008)
  • Hickman v. Broaddus, Record No. 0723-06-2, 2007 Va. App. LEXIS 197 (Va. Ct. App., May 15, 2007)

Honors

  • Selected as a “Go to Lawyer” for Appellate Law, by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2023
  • Selected to Super Lawyers in Virginia, by Richmond Magazine Law & Politics (2014-2023)
  • Voted a Rising Star Super Lawyers in Virginia, by Richmond Magazine Law & Politics (2009-2013)

Classes & Seminars

  • Virginia Family Law Practice for Paralegals, Preparing for Family Law Appeals, 2014
  • National Business Institute, Advanced Issues in Family and Divorce Law, Advanced Parenting / Adoption Issues, 2014

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Chesterfield County/City of Colonial Heights, Rule of Law Program Planning Committee, 2017

Past Positions

  • Defazio Bal Law Firm, 2014 to 2018
  • Barnes & Diehl, P.C., 2003 to 2014

Education

  • University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia
    • J.D. - 2003
    • Honors: cum laude
  • Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    • B.S. - 1999
    • Major: Biology

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 2003
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
  • Best Lawyers Best Law Firms | U.S.News & World Report | 2023
  • Super Lawyers Brandy M. Poss
  • Super Lawyers Brandy M. Poss 5 Years