

Barney Michael E
VerifiedBusiness Law Attorney
2101 Parks Ave #700, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States
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About Barney Michael E
Kaufman & Canoles is a full-service business law firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, with roots tracing back to 1919. The firm itself was established on January 1, 1982, through the merger of Kaufman & Oberndorfer and Canoles, Mastracco, Martone, Barr and Russell. With nearly 100 attorneys across seven offices, the firm emphasizes responsiveness, legal excellence, and client service.
Kaufman & Canoles offers a broad range of legal services, including:
- Estate, Trust & Wealth Transfer, assisting families and business owners with wealth preservation and future planning.
- Labor & Employment, with one of Virginia's largest teams focused on preventing workplace issues and providing strategic solutions.
- Real Estate Claims & Title Insurance Solutions, partnering with title insurance companies, owners, lenders, and agents to resolve title matters.
- Data Privacy and Security, advising businesses of all sizes on managing risk and protecting data.
The firm is committed to giving back to its communities. Its approach is guided by a mindset of confidence, collaboration, and a determination to find solutions in complex matters.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Brandon S. Allred — Member | Chair of Real Estate Strategies
- Cassidy L. Atchison — Associate
- Anthony W. Basch — Member | Co-Chair of Corporate & Public Finance
- Clark J. Belote — Member
- Dale Truitt Berrett — Member | Chair of Family Law
- John M. Bredehoft — Member
- Patrick M. Brogan — Of Counsel
- Kristan B. Burch — Member | Chair of Government Contracts & Construction | Co-Chair of Intellectual
- Sara E. Burns — Associate
- John J. Chappell III — Of Counsel
- Vonda W. Chappell — Member | Managing Director
- L. Darden T. Copeland — Associate
- Services listed
- Estate, Trust & Wealth Transfer, Labor & Employment, Real Estate Claims & Title Insurance Solutions, Data Privacy and Security, Alcoholic Beverage, Artificial Intelligence, Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights & Business Restructuring, Business Taxation, Commercial, Consumer Finance, Corporate & Public Finance, Eminent Domain
- Founded
- 1982
- Offices
- Lake Center I 501 Independence Parkway, Suite 100 Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
- One City Center 11815 Fountain Way, Suite 400 Newport News, Virginia 23606
- 150 W. Main Street, Suite 2100 Norfolk, Virginia 23510
- 4350 Lassiter at North Hills Ave., Suite 350 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
- Two James Center 1021 East Cary Street, Suite 1400 Richmond, Virginia 23219
- Awards & recognition
- 2026 Top Workplaces by Inside Business
- Virginia Lawyers Weekly's "In The Lead: Best Legacy Law Firms" 2026
- Lifetime Achievement Award from Newport News Bar Association
- BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Lister 2026
- Virginia Lawyers Weekly's Class of 2026 Influential Women of Law
- Unsung Legal Hero for 2025
- Virginia's Go To Business Tax Law Lawyer
- BTI's Client Service All-Stars 2025
Source: kaufmanandcanoles.com · checked October 20, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
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