Robert Henley | Richmond Divorce & Family Lawyer

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About Robert

Bob Henley was named Lawyer of the Year in Family Law, Richmond, Virginia for 2019 by Best Lawyers in America. He is listed in Virginia Super Lawyers® and was named among the “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business magazine. He is peer review rated AV, Preeminent, by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar and is a member of the committee that organizes statewide family law continuing legal education programs.

Bob Henley’s practice focuses on family law including divorce, pre-marital and separation agreements, property division, custody, child and spousal support, and valuation and classification of closely-held business and real estate interests. He has a wide range of legal experience and brings a broad perspective to family law including commercial real estate litigation and business transactions such as purchases, sales, the assemblage of land, development, construction, leasing, and financing. He has represented corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, has prepared wills and trusts, and has handled estate, business, real estate, personal injury, and medical malpractice litigation.

Mr. Henley is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The Academy, which was founded in 1962, states in its website that its purpose is “to provide leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law. The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law. To be represented by a Fellow of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is to be represented by a leading practitioner in the field of family law. The 1,600 Academy Fellows across the United States are generally recognized by Judges and attorneys as preeminent family law practitioners with a high level of knowledge, skill and integrity.” He is one of only 51 Virginia family law practitioners selected for membership.

He is past president of the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association and is a former officer and director of the Real Estate Section of the Richmond Bar Association.

Bob counsels clients of all ages, including those in the Boomer generation. He was quoted in the October 2017 issue of Boomer magazine, where he made comments about family law concerns pertaining to second marriages. View here.

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Experience

Shareholder | Attorney

Stiles Ewing Powers PC

Present

Richmond, VA

Admission

Verified Virginia

1977

Education

University of Virginia

Bachelors

1974

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Virginia State Bar, Board of Governors | Family Law Section | Member
  • Virginia Bar Association | Member
  • Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association | Past President
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Fellow
  • Richmond Bar Association | Real Estate Section | Former Director
Honors / Awards
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America since
    2013
  • Named Lawyer of the Year in Family Law by Best Lawyers in
    2019
  • Listed in Super Lawyers® since
    2013
  • Listed in Virginia Business “Legal Elite” since
    2013
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating since
    2002
  • Recipient of Martindale-Hubbell Client Championship Silver Award for
    2018
  • Elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in
    2011

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