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Contact
Email
mgoetzman@thelandlawyers.com
Phone
703-565-2952
Website
Address
Arlington, VA, 22201-3359, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
Virginia1996District of Columbia
About
Having joined WCLEW in November 1998, Cathy is the firm's resident expert in land use and zoning matters in the City of Alexandria and has extensive experience in Arlington and Fairfax Counties as well. With an in-depth knowledge of the law, process, politics and people required to achieve her clients' goals, Cathy has successfully represented a number of clients in obtaining the necessary entitlements for a variety of projects including major residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Of particular note, Cathy has the distinction of having represented clients in the approval process for the majority of the Arlington County Columbia Pike Form Based Code Projects that have been developed to date. In addition, Cathy is currently representing two major landowners in the City of Alexandria's Beauregard Small Area Plan process being conducted in response to the BRAC-133 relocation to Mark Center.
About General Law
General practice attorneys handle a wide range of legal matters, providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses. They can assist with contracts, disputes, transactions, and various civil matters. Common matters include contract disputes, civil litigation, business formation, legal consultations.
Credentials
Education
George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, 1995 | J.D. | College of William & Mary, 1989 | B.S.
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service as Chair of the Board of Directors, presented by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, 2009 - Present | Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service as Chair of the Board of Directors, presented by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service as Chair of the Board of Directors, presented by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, 2009 - Present
Associations
Alexandria Bar Association (Member) | Arlington County Bar Association (Member) | Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, Urban Chapter (Member) | Northern Virginia Building Industry Association
Speaking
Guest Lecturer, Foundations of Real Estate Law, Georgetown University, 2013 - Present | Moderator, The Future of Alexandria, Bisnow Real Estate Panel, 2012 - Present | Presenter, Infill Development, Alexandria, Urban Land Institute Mobile Workshop, 2010 - Present | Presenter, Urban Land Institute Columbia Pike Case Study, 2010 - Present | Presenter, The Trickle Up Effect: Efforts and Impacts of Local Governments on the Implementation of ‘Green Development and Construction, Virginia State CLE, 2008 - Present
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Updated: May 25, 2026