Biography
Laura Golden Liff is an experienced litigator who represents companies and business owners in complex commercial and government contracts litigation at the trial and appellate levels.
Though she has handled cases from coast to coast, the majority of Laura’s practice is concentrated in Northern Virginia, particularly in the Eastern District of Virginia’s “Rocket Docket” and Fairfax County Circuit Court. Clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups have trusted Laura to represent them due to her experience litigating cases in these fast-track jurisdictions.
Due to her proximity to the nation’s capital, a significant portion of Laura’s practice involves representing government contractors in disputes between teaming agreement partners, joint venture partners, prime contractors and subcontractors as well as claims under the False Claims Act. Laura also specializes in representing companies in business tort litigation, corporate governance matters and shareholder disputes as well as litigation involving the protection of intellectual property and trade secrets and enforcement of restrictive covenants.
Laura is methodical, a zealous advocate and has an excellent track record of obtaining results. She tailors the strategy of each case to the specific needs and business objectives of her clients. They rely upon her sound business judgment, sharp legal acumen and old-fashioned common sense to tackle their legal challenges. Laura is dedicated, hardworking and committed to serving her clients, both inside and outside of the courtroom.
Services
- Commercial Litigation
- Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Litigation and Enforcement
- False Claims Act Investigations & Litigation
- Government Contracts
- Intellectual Property Disputes & Litigation
- Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Real Estate Litigation & Title Insurance Defense
- Trust & Estate Litigation
- Virginia Litigation/Rocket Docket
- Appellate
Industries
Education
- Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America (J.D., 2010)
- College of William & Mary (B.A., 2006)
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia, 2012
- Virginia, 2010
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Fairfax Bar Association
- Loudon County Bar Association
- Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: Next Gen Council Member (2019); Women in Business Council Member (2019-present)
- Virginia Bar Association: Northern Virginia Representative on Young Lawyer’s Division Executive Committee Board (2015-2019); Young Lawyer’s Division Representative on Statewide Pro Bono Council (2015-2019); Chair of Northern Virginia Pro Bono Hotline (2011-2014); Member of Young Lawyer’s Division Executive Council (2011-2014)
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association: Member of Board of Directors, Northern Virginia Chapter (2014-2015)
- Virginia State Bar Association
Special Honors
- Best Lawyers in America®: Selected for inclusion in the area Corporate Law - Tysons (2024-2026)
- Emerson G. Spies Award, Virginia Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (2015)
- Virginia Business Magazine: Legal Elite (2012-2015, 2020-2025)
- Virginia Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law Awards: Up and Coming Lawyer (2016)
- Virginia Super Lawyers: Rising Stars Edition: Selected for inclusion in the areas of Business Litigation (2015-2020)
- Washington D.C. Super Lawyers: Rising Stars Edition: Selected for inclusion in the areas of Business Litigation (2015-2020)
Community Activities
- Community Foundation of Northern Virginia: Member of Leadership Committee, Future Fund Giving Circle of Young Professionals (2014-2016)
Court Admissions
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- United States Supreme Court
- Supreme Court of Virginia
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
