About Maria
Maria Simon: Award-Winning Family Law and Business Attorney in Northern Virginia
Maria Simon is an award-winning attorney who serves as the firm’s Managing Partner, specializing in family law, divorce, custody disputes, Collaborative Divorce, business law, and litigation. She frequently appears in court nationwide on behalf of her clients, having considerable experience in federal courts, state courts including Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland.
Practice Areas
- Familial Law (Family Law)
- Custody Disputes
- Collaborative Divorce
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Awards & Recognitions
- Born as Virginia Business’ Legal Elite, 2020-2024
- Nominated for Top 50 Lawyers 2022 by Northern Virginia Magazine
- Featured in Super Lawyers Rising Star DC and VA lists (2016 & 2017)
- Selected as Influential Women of Law Class of 2025, Virginia Business Legal Elite, and Greek America’s Forty Under 40: Class of 2022
- Honored on the Pro Bono Investment Honor Roll by Virginia Access to Justice Commission
- Featured in Managing Partners Spotlight and Top Lawyers in Virginia Business magazine
- Awards from Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2023)
Educational Background
- Cum laude from the Honors Program at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Cum laude from American University Washington College of Law, D.C.
- Graduated with distinction as a member of NAFLA (National Advocates for Children)
Professional Affiliations
- Mariam is a member of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia (CPNV), D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals (DCACP), and International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
Firm Connections
- Current Partner at The Geller Law Group, Fairfax, VA
Certifications & Languages
- Languages include English and Spanish
Maria Simon is a dedicated advocate for her clients, known for her empathetic approach and commitment to understanding the unique challenges faced by those navigating legal waters. Her extensive experience in family law and business litigation positions her as a formidable leader in her field.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Family Law
- Practice Area: Family Law Arbitration
- Practice Area: Family Law Mediation
- Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2025 Pro Bono Investment Honor Roll, Virginia Access to Justice Commission
- Influential Women of Law Class of 2025, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
- Managing Partners Spotlight, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
- Virginia Business, Legal Elite: Family Law/ Domestic Relations, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Super Lawyers, 2023
- Virginia Business Legal Elite, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Top Lawyers 2022, Northern Virginia Magazine
- Nominated as Top 50 Lawyers 2022 by America’s Top 50 Lawyers
- Greek America’s Forty Under 40: Class of 2022
- Super Lawyers Rising Star DC, 2016 & 2017
- Super Lawyers Rising Star Virginia, 2017
- NAFLA Top Ten, 2017