Harris W. Leiner
I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Harris Leiner. I am licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have concentrated my career on Family Law and Selective Civil Litigation. I also participate in numerous community outreach programs. We are honored that you have chosen Barnes & Diehl, and I look forward to representing you.
Professional Experience:
- Barnes & Diehl P.C. – Richmond, Virginia (2012-present)
- Batzli, Wood & Stiles, P.C. – Glen Allen, Virginia (2008-2012)
- Barnes & Diehl, P.C. – Chesterfield, Virginia (2002- 2008)
- Byrd, Mische, P.C. – Fairfax, Virginia (2001-2002)
Honors and Awards:
- Virginia Super Lawyers (2012-2020)
- Virginia Super Lawyers Top 50 Richmond (2020)
- Virginia Super Lawyers Top 100 Virginia (2020)
- Virginia Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine
- Virginia Business Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine (2009-2015)
Education:
- The University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law, Juris Doctor (2001)
- Study Abroad Program at Cambridge University, England (1999)
- University of Florida, B.A. (1998)
Professional Memberships:
- Chairman, Planning Committee, Annual Bench-Bar Conference
- Metropolitan Richmond Family Law Bar Association
- Richmond Bar Association
- Henrico Bar Association
- Virginia State Bar
Representative Cases:
- Utsch v. Utsch, 266 Va. 124 (2003)
- Blackson v. Blackson, 40 Va. App. 507 (2003)
- Congdon v. Congdon, (Co-authored Brief in Opposition to Virginia Supreme Court), 40 Va. App 255 (2003)
- Newman v. Newman, 42 Va. App. 557 (2004)
Classes & Seminars Taught:
- Speaker: Nuts and Bolts of Equitable Distribution and Grounds for Divorce
- Speaker: Valuation of Business Interests in Domestic Relations Cases
- Moderator: Addressing Allegations of Abuse in Family Law Cases
- Speaker: “Bridging the Gap; Family Law Section
- Speaker: Virginia Family Law Practice for Paralegals
- Moderator: Justifications for Spousal Support Modification