Atty. Maria Goncharova

Atty. Maria Goncharova

Masha Goncharova focuses her practice on government and internal corporate investigations, with a particular emphasis on matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, money laundering, wire fraud, insider trading and securities fraud. She has supported teams representing companies and individuals in civil and criminal investigations before the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and other domestic and foreign authorities.

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Profile Summary

About Maria Goncharova at a glance

Maria Goncharova is a business and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2020) and Georgetown University (BA, 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Masha Goncharova focuses her practice on government and internal corporate investigations, with a particular emphasis on matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, money laundering, wire fraud, insider trading and securities fraud
  • She has supported teams representing companies and individuals in civil and criminal investigations before the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and other domestic and foreign authorities

Practice Areas Explained

Maria Goncharova's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maria Goncharova handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Maria Goncharova's law office located?
Maria Goncharova's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maria Goncharova handle?
Maria Goncharova focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Maria Goncharova go to law school?
Maria Goncharova earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (BA, 2014).
How can I contact Maria Goncharova for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Maria Goncharova received?
Maria Goncharova's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 2020
BA
Georgetown University
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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