Sara V. Mariska - Reston, VA
Attorney at Odin Feldman Pittleman
Land Use and Development Lawyers in Reston, VA
1775 Wiehle Avenue Suite 400 Reston, VA 20190
Reston Land Use and Development Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Land Use and Development
Attorney Information
Overview
An experienced land use and zoning attorney, Sara guides and advises clients through all phases of the land use and development process, including rezoning, special permits, and special exception and variance applications. Sara gained invaluable experience in land use and zoning while working for former Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Member, Sharon Bulova, and brings broad experience across jurisdictions and industries throughout northern Virginia, having represented land owners, developers, businesses and community non-profits in land use and zoning matters in the counties of Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun, as well as in the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna and the Town of Herndon. Her projects have ranged from large mixed-use developments to infill residential developments, assisted living facilities, and places of worship.A native of Fairfax County, Sara is active in the community. She is a 2008 graduate of Leadership Fairfax's Emerging Leaders Program and remains active in the organization. Sara previously served as a board member for Langley Residential Support Services and now serves as a board member for the Arlington YMCA and Good Shepherd Housing. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, running, and learning the ukulele.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Rated
- 2024-2026, The Best Lawyers in America® – Land Use and Zoning
- 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025, Arlington magazine's Top Attorneys – Land Use/Zoning
- 2021, 2024, Virginia Business magazine's "Legal Elite" – Real Estate/Land Use
Education
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Legal Education
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William and Mary School of Law,
Williamsburg,
Virginia, 2006
J.D.
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William and Mary School of Law,
Williamsburg,
Virginia, 2006
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Non Legal Education
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University of Virginia, 2003
B.A.
Major: English
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University of Virginia, 2003
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Past Positions
- Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Member, Sharon Bulova
Pro Bono Activities
- Arlington YMCA, Board Member
- Good Shepherd Housing, Board Member
- Urban Land Institute, Women’s Leadership Initiative Steering Committee
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
Other Affiliations
- Virginia Bar Association (Member)
- Arlington Bar Association (Member)
- Fairfax Bar Association (Member)
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