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Melanie Friend and practices at CowanGates PC in Richmond, Virginia. Practice areas include Family law.
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Melanie Friend Bio
Choosing an attorney to represent you in your divorce, child custody or visitation, adoption, or support case is no small matter. Legal issues between family members naturally cause stress, frustration, and anxiety, and the attorney you choose will be your ally and your source of direction throughout a very difficult time in your life. I find it rewarding to help my clients navigate the legal aspects of their family issues, so that they can worry less about negotiations or litigation, and instead focus their energies on keeping themselves and their families as happy, healthy, and whole as possible.
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CowanGates PC
Practice-Area(s)
Family
Richmond, 23235
Address
1930 Huguenot Rd,
Richmond
,
23235
Counties Richmond City County
Counties Richmond City County
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- Richmond Lawyers Fees is generally in the range of $174-$392 per hour.
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Family Attorney Richmond (5 lawyers)
- Free or Complimentary consultation may be available for a few hours.
- Richmond Lawyers Fees is generally in the range of $174-$392 per hour.
Compare Melanie Friend's reviews with other lawyers in zip 23235
Family Attorney Richmond (5 lawyers)
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Barbara Picard
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
O freebies following a paid consultation. Am I suppose to know every question following the consult? At the time I worked with Lighthouse I was an adolescent who was severely struggling, I was just released from a residential treatment center I had spent 11 months in. They were right on top with getting me in as soon as possible from the … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.10/5
Philip H. Myers
(Practice: Family Law)
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Average Rating: 4.10/5
George Yancey
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Do NOTTT GIVE THIS MAN ANY MONEY! HE WASTED A YEAR OF MY PARTNERS TIME TRYING TO GET AN APPEAL. HE KEPT ASKING FOR MORE MONEY YET DIDNT PUT IN ANY WORK. DO NOT GIVE THIS MAN YOUR MONEY! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME! DONT NOT GIVE THIS MAN ANY MONEY! ZERO STARS! Zero stars is still too many stars to give. RUN DONT GIVE HIM MONEY. ...read more
Average Rating: 4.10/5
Joseph W. Hood Jr.
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Average Rating: 4.13/5
Jennifer E. Damelio
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Average Rating: 4.13/5
Linda S. Westenburger
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Ester Carpenter has been my primary care giver for many years. She always listens, never hurries and I believe she is very thoughtful about all of my medical needs. The office staff is always kind and friendly. I also think the longest I … ...read more
Average Rating: 4.13/5
Edna Ruth Vincent
(Practice: Family Law)
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Average Rating: 4.13/5
Steven G. Owen
(Practice: Family Law)
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Average Rating: 4.13/5
Caroline Costle
(Practice: Family Law)
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Average Rating: 4.13/5
Ryan Mattson
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Had a more respectable relationship! But, no. Our mutual friend is still one of my favorite people i ...read more
Average Rating: 4.15/5
Kathryn Bigus
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Average Rating: 4.15/5
Thomas Breeden
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
A long wait. This provided zero value, and I cannot recommend this attorney. Like many others, I paid the $100 consultation fee, spent 15 minutes on the phone during the consultation. It was apparent that Mr. Breeden had not taken the time to review my case and he was short and dismissive. If he had actually looked at the evidence, I believe my outcome would've been much more favorable. ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.15/5
Nathan Olson
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Nathan is very "just the facts" adjudicator. He is supportive and very practical. He tries to steer his clients away from emotional responses and de...BeckyMy wife and I engaged Nathan firm a couple of years back. We choose Nathan based on his experience in the matters we were dealing with as a family. He...JonathanCurrently going through a divorce with children involved. My divorce was due to infidelity on my wife's part and desertion. Needless to say I was very...a clientNathan did an excellent job in handling my issues. He was able to articulate the pros and cons of each approach. His ability to stay focused, outline ...a clientNathan was very thorough and conscientious in my case addressing the custody of my son and the closing my divorce. He advocated for my needs and simp...a clientI was in a time sensitive divorce/custody situation. Mr. Olson was responsive and incredibly helpful in handling my personal case. He was diligent and...PeterI've retained Nathan to assist me in legal issues concerning my daughter, child support, and visitation. He has been very professional, and informativ...a clientNathan is a level headed seasoned Family Law expert that is always looking out for you best interest. He helped me negotiate very challenging situati...SteveNathan Olson worked with me for several months through the divorce process. He has confidence in his abilities and his co ...read more
Average Rating: 4.15/5
Ronald R. Tweel
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Average Rating: 4.15/5
G. Marshall Mundy
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
In 2003 my mother died due neglect from friendship Manor in Roanoke Va, Mr. Mundy took on my case against this nursing home and I won my lawsuit for medical malpractice. This is a wonderful and caring man and I was just informed he passed away he will be truly missed. Thank you to him and his team for being there for me and my family ...read more
Average Rating: 4.18/5
Christopher Schinstock
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Chris Schinstock was one of several attorneys I interviewed in order to pick a lawyer to handle my divorce case. My ex-wife refused to make it a simple case. We had a prenuptial agreement and I asked her to follow the Agreement and agree … ...read more
Average Rating: 4.20/5
Amanda Defede
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
I contacted this law firm for an education matter in PWCS and Debbie McIntyre did an excellent job of explaining my options and walking me through the process. I hope I don't have to get a lawyer again for these types of issue but if I do she would def be the first person I call. ...read more
Average Rating: 4.20/5
William C. Wood
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Average Rating: 4.23/5
John Schilling
(Practice: Family Law)
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Average Rating: 4.23/5
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Barbara Picard
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O freebies following a paid consultation. Am I suppose to know every question following the consult? At the time I worked with Lighthouse I was an adolescent who was severely struggling, I was just released from a residential treatment center I had spent 11 months in. They were right on top with getting me in as soon as possible from the … ...read more ...read more
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Do NOTTT GIVE THIS MAN ANY MONEY! HE WASTED A YEAR OF MY PARTNERS TIME TRYING TO GET AN APPEAL. HE KEPT ASKING FOR MORE MONEY YET DIDNT PUT IN ANY WORK. DO NOT GIVE THIS MAN YOUR MONEY! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME! DONT NOT GIVE THIS MAN ANY MONEY! ZERO STARS! Zero stars is still too many stars to give. RUN DONT GIVE HIM MONEY. ...read more
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Average Rating: 4.13/5
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Ester Carpenter has been my primary care giver for many years. She always listens, never hurries and I believe she is very thoughtful about all of my medical needs. The office staff is always kind and friendly. I also think the longest I … ...read more
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Average Rating: 4.13/5
Caroline Costle
(Practice: Family Law)
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Average Rating: 4.13/5
Ryan Mattson
(Practice: Family Law)
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Had a more respectable relationship! But, no. Our mutual friend is still one of my favorite people i ...read more
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Kathryn Bigus
(Practice: Family Law)
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Average Rating: 4.15/5
Thomas Breeden
(Practice: Family Law)
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A long wait. This provided zero value, and I cannot recommend this attorney. Like many others, I paid the $100 consultation fee, spent 15 minutes on the phone during the consultation. It was apparent that Mr. Breeden had not taken the time to review my case and he was short and dismissive. If he had actually looked at the evidence, I believe my outcome would've been much more favorable. ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.15/5
Nathan Olson
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Nathan is very "just the facts" adjudicator. He is supportive and very practical. He tries to steer his clients away from emotional responses and de...BeckyMy wife and I engaged Nathan firm a couple of years back. We choose Nathan based on his experience in the matters we were dealing with as a family. He...JonathanCurrently going through a divorce with children involved. My divorce was due to infidelity on my wife's part and desertion. Needless to say I was very...a clientNathan did an excellent job in handling my issues. He was able to articulate the pros and cons of each approach. His ability to stay focused, outline ...a clientNathan was very thorough and conscientious in my case addressing the custody of my son and the closing my divorce. He advocated for my needs and simp...a clientI was in a time sensitive divorce/custody situation. Mr. Olson was responsive and incredibly helpful in handling my personal case. He was diligent and...PeterI've retained Nathan to assist me in legal issues concerning my daughter, child support, and visitation. He has been very professional, and informativ...a clientNathan is a level headed seasoned Family Law expert that is always looking out for you best interest. He helped me negotiate very challenging situati...SteveNathan Olson worked with me for several months through the divorce process. He has confidence in his abilities and his co ...read more
Average Rating: 4.15/5
Ronald R. Tweel
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Average Rating: 4.15/5
G. Marshall Mundy
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
In 2003 my mother died due neglect from friendship Manor in Roanoke Va, Mr. Mundy took on my case against this nursing home and I won my lawsuit for medical malpractice. This is a wonderful and caring man and I was just informed he passed away he will be truly missed. Thank you to him and his team for being there for me and my family ...read more
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Christopher Schinstock
(Practice: Family Law)
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Chris Schinstock was one of several attorneys I interviewed in order to pick a lawyer to handle my divorce case. My ex-wife refused to make it a simple case. We had a prenuptial agreement and I asked her to follow the Agreement and agree … ...read more
Average Rating: 4.20/5
Amanda Defede
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
I contacted this law firm for an education matter in PWCS and Debbie McIntyre did an excellent job of explaining my options and walking me through the process. I hope I don't have to get a lawyer again for these types of issue but if I do she would def be the first person I call. ...read more
Average Rating: 4.20/5
William C. Wood
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Average Rating: 4.23/5
John Schilling
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Average Rating: 4.23/5