Nupur S. Bal - Richmond, VA
Attorney at Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC
Family Law Lawyers in Richmond, VA
3957 Westerre Parkway Suite 105 Richmond, VA 23233
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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21
Years
Experience
Richmond Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Protective Orders
- Child Custody
- Equitable Distribution
Attorney Information
Overview
Nupur S. Bal, Vice President and Managing Partner at Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC, practices exclusively in the area of family law. She concentrates her practice exclusively in family law and divorce including child and spousal support, asset distribution and premarital and postnuptial agreements. She is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Supreme Court.
As an experienced litigator, she has handled hundreds of complex trials, settlement conferences and mediations. Ms. Bal places a great deal of value on maintaining the dignity and privacy of her clients, while working closely with them to meet their goals. She possesses a dedication to her clients that lends itself to successful representation, whether that means courtroom advocacy or zealous representation in mediation.
Ms. Bal is the current Chair of the Board of Governors for the Virginia Bar Association and a past chair of the organization’s Young Lawyers Division, as well as the recipient of the VBA’s Sandra P. Thompson award for long time service and Mentor of the Year award. She has been named to Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite for several years and is recognized as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” by Richmond Magazine. She is also AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest ranking for legal ability and ethical standards.
In 2015 and again in 2025, Ms. Bal was recognized as one of the “Influential Women of the Year” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly and has also been a recipient of the Richmond Times Dispatch Readers’ Choice Award. She also received the distinction of being named in the Top 40 under Forty by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. In 2017, she received the distinct honor of being named one of Style Weekly’s Top 40 under 40 and was inducted into the University of Richmond’s Omicron Delta Kappa leadership society. In 2018, Ms. Bal was named as one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders in the Law. Every year since 2020, Ms. Bal has been named as one of the “Best Lawyers in America”. Additionally, Ms. Bal recently received Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Go To Lawyer” for Family Law distinction.
Ms. Bal serves her community through civic involvement in several organizations. She is a Past President for the Junior Board of the Children’s Hospital Foundation, a past board member of the Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association (and continuing legal education chair for the organization), a member of the parent admissions committee at Collegiate School and a past chair of the Food & Beverage committee for the Country Club of Virginia. She has also served as a Board Member for SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), a local nonprofit, and also on the Center for Teaching the Rule of Law Advisory Council. At the request of the Supreme Court of Virginia, she sat on the Virginia Access to Justice Commission Pro Bono Coordinating Consortium. She also served on the Board of Directors for the YWCA of Richmond, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women.
She has been granted many speaking engagements including serving as a panelist for several forums at the University of Richmond School of Law and at Virginia Bar Association meetings on emerging issues in relocation cases and international service of process under the Hague service convention.
Ms. Bal received her bachelor’s degree from Emory University and her Juris Doctor degree from the Tulane University School of Law. She lives in Manakin Sabot with her husband, a gastroenterologist in the area, and their son.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Selected to Super Lawyers - (Rising Stars - 2015-2020; Super Lawyers - 2021-2023)
- People’s Choice Award, Richmond Times Dispatch
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Sandra P. Thompson Award, Virginia Bar Association, 2017
- AVVO 10.0 Rating
- Style Weekly’s Top 40 under 40, 2017
- 40 Most Influential Women in Virginia, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Class of 2015
- Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
- Top 40 under Forty, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
- National Leadership Honor Society, Honoris Causa, 2018
- Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2018
- Best Lawyers in America, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Other Sources of Feedback About Nupur S. Bal
Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Tulane Law School,
New Orleans,
Louisiana
J.D.
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Tulane Law School,
New Orleans,
Louisiana
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Non Legal Education
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Emory University,
Atlanta,
Georgia
B.A.
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Emory University,
Atlanta,
Georgia
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner, Vice President
Languages
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English
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Hindi
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Punjabi
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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Panelist, University of Richmond, Women Law Students Association
- Speaker, Virginia Bar Association Annual Meeting
Pro Bono Activities
- Children’s Hospital Foundation, Junior Board member, President, 2017 - Present
- Country Club of Virginia, Food & Beverage Advisory Committee Chair, 2017 - 2018
- Virginia Access to Justice Commission Pro Bono Coordinating Consortium, 2016 - Present
- Center for Teaching the Rule of Law, Rule of Law Lawyers’ Advisory Council, 2013 - 2015
- Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), Board of Young Professionals Member, 2012 - 2014
- YWCA Richmond, Board of Directors, 2018 - Present
- The Collegiate School, Winter Gala & Auction Chair, 2019
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- Tennessee
- U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee
Other Affiliations
- Virginia Bar Association, Board of Governors, Domestic Relations Council, Past Young Lawyers Division Chair, Committee on Nominations to Virginia Appellate Courts
- Metro Richmond Family Bar Association
- American Inn of Court
- Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association, Board (CLE Chair)
- Virginia State Bar, Bench & Bar Relations Committee (Member)
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Henrico Bar Association
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2024-2026I worked with Nupur Bal from the very beginning of a complex divorce and custody matter, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Nupur is exceptionally prepared, strategic, and efficient with her time. She was always clear about priorities, helped me focus on what actually mattered legally, and never wasted billable time. That alone saved me a significant amount of money over the course of the case. She is calm, sharp, and absolutely not a pushover. When opposing counsel attempted to overreach or delay matters, Nupur was direct, well-researched, and firm without being inflammatory. She anticipated issues before they arose and was consistently several steps ahead. What stood out most was her ability to balance professionalism with advocacy. She listened, explained options clearly, and helped me make informed decisions rather than reactive ones. I always felt prepared going into hearings and negotiations. If you are looking for an attorney who is disciplined, strategic, and truly on top of your case, Nupur is an excellent choice.
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Hired Attorney 2020She was exceptional. She helped me during a extremely hard time and she will help you to.
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Contact
3957 Westerre Parkway
Suite 105
Richmond, VA 23233
Phone: 804-844-2835
Fax: 804-755-7550
Email: Send a message
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