Geoffrey Witherspoon, II

Geoff Witherspoon, II is a Family Law Attorney in the Washington, DC office of Price Benowitz LLP. He provides thoughtful, client-centered representation in a wide range of family law matters, helping individuals and families navigate emotionally complex situations with empathy, respect, and practical guidance.

Experience & Background

Geoff has extensive experience litigating family law cases and representing clients in open court. Before joining Price Benowitz LLP, he served as a judicial law clerk in the Family Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, where he worked under several distinguished judges.

A proud graduate of Howard University, Geoff earned both his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees there, where he was active in Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and served as a Staff Editor for the Human Rights & Globalization Law Review.

Outside of the office, Geoff is creative at heart—he enjoys music, singing, and playing bass guitar—and remains engaged in community-focused initiatives.

Awards, Publications & Professional Involvement

Geoff has been widely recognized for his excellence in advocacy and commitment to equity within the legal profession. His honors include:

1. Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2024–2025)
2. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
3. National LGBTQ+ Bar Association – Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 Award
4. National Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division – Donald A. Thigpen Jr. Rising Star Award
5. Merit Fellow, Howard University School of Law
6. CALI Award Recipient – Agency, Partnerships & Unincorporated Business Organizations (awarded to the top student in class)

Geoff has also co-authored multiple publications in Law Practice Today, addressing topics such as equitable origination policies and workplace accessibility for people with disabilities.

He is an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Bar Association of Montgomery County, and the LGBT Bar Association, and has previously served with the Washington Bar Association.