Ms. Ehlenberger’s practice is focused exclusively on all areas of family law. She is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America”, Washingtonian magazine’s Top Divorce Lawyers and Northern Virginia magazine’s Top Lawyer Listing. Ms. Ehlenberger is a member of the Family Law section of the Fairfax Bar Association and is on the Fairfax Bar Association’s Circuit Court Committee and Domestic Relations Subcommittee. She is also an associate member of the Loudoun Bar Association and member of the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. Ms. Ehlenberger is also a Neutral Case Evaluator for Fairfax County Circuit Court. She received her B.A. degree from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and her J.D. degree American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia.

Mr. Marcari concentrates his areas of practice on plaintiff’s personal injury law and civil litigation. Additionally, Mr. Marcari handles Camp Lejeune Litigation, veteran benefits claims and represents United States Military members in Court-Martials and Administrative proceedings. He has tried more than 200 jury trials including cases against Ford, Firestone, Honda, Home Depot, Walmart and several national trucking companies. Mr. Marcari was Lead counsel for cases that became the basis for the movies, “A Few Good Men,” “The Paula Coughlin Story” and a book entitled “The Mother of All Hooks-The story of the US Navy’s Tailhook Scandal.” He represented a Capital Murder Client involved in an internet/cell phone scam which received nationwide publicity. Mr. Marcari was retained as an Expert to testify as to the “Standard of Care” in legal malpractice cases and has appeared on several television shows including, Unsolved Mysteries, A Current Affair, The Montel Williams Show and 48 Hours. He earned his B.S. and M.A. degrees from Appalachian State University and his J.D. degree from Campbell University School of Law.

Ms. Praskavich has focused her entire career on domestic relations and works to ensure her clients understand the process, the goal, and the strategy, during a time that can often feel overwhelming or daunting. Ms. Praskavich has experience leading clients through all types of family law cases including custody, support, property, and enforcement issues. She is especially well versed and interested in cases that involve complex financial analysis including business valuations, executive compensation, and waste analysis, and she is sought as a national speaker on these topics. Ms. Praskavich’s strategy is tailored to each specific case – some are able to resolve amicably with simple negotiation or mediation, others may require extensive litigation and the use of numerous experts – most cases fall somewhere in the middle. Which approach is right will depend on the client’s goals, the costs of achieving those goals (emotional and financial), and the facts presented in each unique case. Ms. Praskavich moved to the DC area to attend law school at Georgetown Law, where she received the pro bono certificate for completing over 350 hours of volunteer legal services – almost exclusively in the area of domestic relations. While at Georgetown, she interned at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), working with LGBT and HIV-positive service members facing court martial and discharge under the former policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and clerked in the DC Superior Court, gaining experience on issues of adoption, civil commitment, and cases involving CPS. Prior to law school, Ms. Praskavich graduated from the University of Chicago where she received a degree in history.

Ms. Sauer is dedicated to serving as an advocate for her clients, supporting them with honest feedback, and helping determine the best path forward. Her background is a mix of public service, working for Legal Aid, and private practice. For over a decade, she has worked exclusively in the area of family law, handling all matters in divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and adoption matters. She excels in highly contested custody and divorce matters. As of October 2021, Ms. Sauer has been trained and certified in collaborative law. She is excited to incorporate this new dispute resolution technique to assist clients through the divorce and custody process. Prior to joining The Geller Law Group, Ms. Sauer worked in family and adoption law in Fairfax County and has assisted clients with matters in Spotsylvania County, Fredericksburg City, Stafford County, King George County, Orange County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria City, and Falls Church City. Prior to working in Northern Virginia, She began her legal career in Hampton Roads, where she grew up as a military child. Through her work in Hampton Roads, she assisted numerous military families through their divorce matters. Through past experiences, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and is a skilled litigator. Ms. Sauer is determined to find the best possible solution for her clients, no matter the scenario. She is also passionate about and dedicated to helping clients adopt children and expand their families. She is The Geller Law Group Pro Bono Chair and is passionate about helping GLG attorneys give back to our local community groups and organizations. Ms. Sauer is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Virginia State Bar (VSB), Northern Virginia Women Attorneys Association (NVWAA), Fairfax Bar Association (FBA), International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation, and the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). She previously served on the Fairfax Bar Circuit Court Judicial Screening Committee, where she evaluated candidates seeking appointment to the Fairfax Circuit, General District, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts.

Ms. Umbrino is an experienced personal injury attorney and civil litigator licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. She has significant litigation experience in both jury and bench trials, and her strong desire to help others led her to become an attorney who fights for the rights of aggrieved and injured individuals. At Valor Injury Law, Ms. Umbrino provides every client personalized attention with the guidance and legal protection they need after an injury, allowing them to focus on rebuilding their lives. She worked at firms of all sizes from mom-and-pop to Big Law before opening her own law firm in 2022. She is an adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School and at Reynolds Community College and routinely speaks at CLEs in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.