Maia Luisa Spotts

Maia L. Spotts brings over a decade of experience in family law and child welfare to her practice at Petrelli Previtera, LLC. Calm under pressure and driven by a deep commitment to justice, Maia has represented thousands of individuals navigating life-altering legal challenges, including divorce, custody disputes, substance use concerns, and domestic violence. Her goal in every matter is clear: empower clients to move forward with dignity and direction.

In every case, Maia takes the time to understand her client’s goals, challenges, and family dynamics. Whether representing a parent, a divorcing spouse, or someone navigating the legal system without children, she helps clients define what matters most and creates a clear legal plan for achieving it. Clients trust Maia to simplify complex legal issues while powerfully protecting their rights. With a rare blend of empathy and strategy, she helps individuals present their progress, regain credibility, and build a compelling case, whether in court or during negotiation.

Her approach is personalized, practical, and focused on long-term outcomes. Whether the path involves litigation or settlement, Maia ensures clients feel heard, supported, and equipped to take clear, purposeful steps. She is particularly skilled at helping those with complicated histories demonstrate growth in a way that earns the court’s respect. Her work is rooted in restoring stability, building trust, and helping clients make meaningful progress.

Prior to joining the firm, Maia practiced dependency law, where she served as a Supervising Attorney for one of the nation’s largest child welfare court systems. There, she led a team of attorneys and paralegals in high-stakes cases involving allegations of abuse, neglect, and family separation. Her work included supervising trials, managing expert witnesses, training peers on courtroom advocacy, and drafting custody orders that balanced safety with reunification. Many of her cases resulted in full family restoration or successful transitions to shared parenting arrangements.

She is known among her colleagues as a thoughtful strategist and trusted courtroom advocate. She chooses her battles wisely, understanding when to negotiate and when to litigate. As a result, her voice carries weight in the courtroom, and her clients benefit from a reputation of credibility and integrity.

Maia earned her J.D. from Southwestern Law School, where she was recognized with multiple CALI Excellence Awards, and her B.A. from Yale University. She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and California, and currently serves clients throughout Philadelphia, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, and Berks Counties.