Maria José “MJ”

Granados-Godoy

Managing Attorney & CEO, SimplyLegal

Legal Architect for Purpose-Driven Business Owners & Investors

“I’m a legal architect who helps my clients build their businesses and investments on solid legal ground — so they can grow with confidence, align their work with their values, and make the impact they’re here to create.”

Meet MJ:

Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, MJ Granados-Godoy is an attorney, entrepreneur, and thought leader reshaping how business owners experience the law. As the founder and managing attorney of SimplyLegal, she empowers purpose-driven entrepreneurs and investors to build companies and investments that are as legally sound as they are value-aligned.

With over 16 years of experience in business and real estate law, MJ has guided hundreds of clients — from emerging entrepreneurs to global investors — through strategic transactions, acquisitions, and multimillion-dollar deals. Her firm has earned the trust of clients worldwide, including its role in multimillion dollar Florida commercial acquisitions, a testament to SimplyLegal’s integrity, precision, and visionary leadership.

Her Differentiator: Law Meets Leadership

MJ isn’t a traditional lawyer — she’s a Legal Architect of Conscious Growth.

She bridges the structure of law with the clarity of purpose, helping clients design businesses and investments rooted in strength, alignment, and sustainability.

Her holistic approach goes beyond contracts and compliance: MJ helps entrepreneurs make legally sound decisions that protect their peace, expand their potential, and position them for long-term success.

She believes the law shouldn’t limit vision — it should liberate it.

Beyond the Firm

A proud Colombian, MJ is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and works closely with an international community of clients entering or expanding in the U.S. market. Her leadership extends beyond the legal field — she mentors professional women through education and empowerment, hosts Soul Led Living, a series of transformational gatherings for women leaders, and writes for Semana.com in Colombia, guiding investors on how to build and protect wealth through U.S. business structures.

Her personal mantra, inspired by Gay Hendricks, captures her essence:

“I expand in abundance, success, and love every day, as I inspire those around me to do the same.”

The Human Behind the Vision

MJ lives by the water in Florida with her husband, Valci, and their two sons, Oliver and Enzo. She’s most at home exploring the world with her family — building memories through travel, connection, and shared experiences. Whether she’s boating the Miami waterways or hiking mountain trails, MJ reconnects with nature to stay aligned, grounded, and inspired.

For MJ, abundance isn’t just about success — it’s about creating safety, clarity, and freedom for herself, her family, and every entrepreneur she guides.

Signature Areas of Practice

Business Structuring & Legal Architecture for Growth
Real Estate Transactions & Commercial Investments
Asset Protection, Entity Formation & Governance

Awards & Publications

Attorney at Law Magazine Superstar 2019 badge

-Recipient of SFBW’s 2022 Prestigious Women Award.
-Simply Legal has been awarded the Top Boutique Law Firm in Miami, Florida by South Florida Business and Wealth in 2021.
-Recipient of Super Lawyers’ 2019 “Rising Stars” Award;
-Featured 2019 Superstar in Attorney at Law Magazine; and
-Recipient of Legal Elite’s 2017 Excellence Award for Commercial Acquisitions

Education

– Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Juris Doctorate
-University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Bachelor of Arts in international Studies, Political Science and French

Bar Admissions and Certifications

– Florida
-U.S. District Court for the Southern District of florida
-Title Agent Certification
-Real Estate Agent License

We support you beyond the law

MJ Granados-Godoy, attorney at SimplyLegal