Education
  • J.D., University of Connecticut
  • B.A., College of William and Mary
Professional Experience
CURRENT
  • Senior Attorney, Ryan Law
PREVIOUS
  • Attorney, Carr Maloney, P.C.
  • Attorney, Green LLP
  • Attorney, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease
  • Attorney, Jackson & Campbell, P.C.

Sarah Godfrey is a Senior Attorney in Ryan Law’s Washington DC office, where she leverages over two decades of trial experience to advocate for commercial property owners. Sarah focuses her practice on commercial property tax litigation, helping clients challenge inequitable assessments and achieve fair market valuations.

Prior to joining Ryan Law, Sarah spent 22 years as a premier litigator in the District of Columbia and Virginia. She built a distinguished career representing prominent institutional clients, including major hospitals and regional law firms, in complex medical malpractice and professional liability defense matters. A seasoned and versatile advocate, Sarah has successfully guided clients through every phase of dispute resolution, from strategic mediations and arbitrations to high-stakes bench and jury trials.

At Ryan Law, Sarah bridges her extensive courtroom experience with the firm’s leading commercial property tax practice. By combining a deep knowledge of regional court systems with a meticulous approach to data, Sarah ensures her clients’ commercial and industrial assets are equitably assessed to protect their bottom line.

Areas of Expertise

Property Tax
Commercial Property Tax
Admitted to Practice
  • District of Columbia
  • New York
  • Virginia