Maria earned her Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. During her time at Case Western, Maria was awarded the C.A.L.I. Award for the highest grade in Real Estate Transactions and Finance.
During her undergraduate education, as well as during law school, Maria interned with our firm, focusing on both family law and immigration law. Maria was also an intern in the Case Western Kramer Law Clinic, where she provided pro bono services for immigration clients in the Cleveland area.
Maria graduated summa cum laude from Gannon University, where she majored in Political Science and minored in both pre-law and history. During her time at Gannon, Maria volunteered and worked at the Boys and Girls Club of Erie as a lifeguard.
Maria enjoys spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She loves to swim and go to the beach in her free time.
Maria believes that empathy is an important skill to have as an attorney. She believes that her empathetic nature helps her succeed in helping her clients navigate the legal system.
Education
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: Awarded the C.A.L.I. Award for the highest grade in Real Estate Transactions and Finance
- Gannon University
- Honors:Â summa cum laude
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Pre-law and History
Pro Bono Activities
- Boys and Girls Club of Erie, Volunteer Lifeguard