Mark Andrew James

Mark Andrew James

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Deland, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Bankruptcy & Debt

101 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite #305, Deland, FL

About Mark

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 70%

Personalized planning services to provide peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones. Incapacity and Post Death Planning : Wills, Trusts, Advance Directives and other legacy planning tools, including pre-marital and post-marital agreements.

20 years

70%
Probate 20%

Probate & Guardianship - Compassionate and personalized services to help simplify and economize the handling of both simple and challenging probate and estate matters throughout Florida.

20 years

20%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mark Andrew James

101 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite #305, Deland, FL, 32720

Law Offices of Mark Andrew James

600 Rinehart Road, Suite 3024, Lake Mary, FL, 32746

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Mark Andrew James's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Randy | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Mark James review

When I found out that I was the executor of my mother's will I was very worried because I knew little about the probate process. I needed to hire a lawyer and could not have made a better choice than Mark James. He has been such a huge help with everything .I never felt like I was alone ,he wa...s on top of the entire process. We had numerous phone calls and I never felt that he didn't have time for me .He answered email questions the same day usually or the very next day .In addition to Mark ,his very capable assistant, Ms Johnatha Jones ,was a huge help in all of this . Mark's fee was reasonable. Considering all the time and attention Mark provided to me, I think he was worth even more. .If you need a good probate attorney in Florida hire this man ,you will not be disappointed

Posted by Peter and Helen | January 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

An Attorney whom you can Trust

Mark James and his assistant Johnatha were fantastic, guiding us thru a bankruptcy case from start to finish. On meeting Mark on day one, we trusted him explicitly. He explained everything thoroughly and in detail so we could understand how the system works. If we had questions, at any time, Mark or ...Johnatha was always there to assist. We never felt alone going thru this and they did set our minds at ease. It is great to be able to rely on someone that you can trust. Now we can say we have a family attorney.

Mark James

Replied last May 22, 2025

Thank you for posting your review Peter & Helen! We appreciate your trust, great organization and communication throughout the process. Take care and be well! - Mark and the team

Posted by Sandy | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great experience

I was truly happy to meet Mark and his staff. He walked me through everything about my POA, will and trust and was available whenever needed. I recommend him to any concerns that would need his services.

Mark James

Replied last January 01, 2025

Thank you Sandy for taking time to post your review and the kind recommendation as well! All of us here enjoyed meeting you as well and appreciate having the opportunity to assist you. We all wish you the best moving forward! - Mark

Posted by JOLENA | September 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

I was looking for an attorney to see if I could file bankruptcy. After talking to Mr. James for almost an hour, I hired him for my attorney. He was so kind and understanding, and non judgemental. He made an unpleasant situation understandable. He guided me through the whole process. I would highly ...recommend Mark for anyone who finds they need an attorney for bankruptcy.

Mark James

Replied last September 20, 2024

Jolena, Thank you kindly for taking the time to post a review. I wish you & your family the best as you move forward with a financial fresh start! Best regards, Mark

Posted by Ingrid | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

The best

Mark was a true find. He has vast experience and expertise in estate planning and Medicaid. He is very good at looking at your individual needs and creating a plan tailored to that end.

Mark James

Replied last December 20, 2023

Thank you Ingrid for taking the time to post a review. We appreciate the kind words ! You were great to work with and we are happy to help! Best wishes to you & your family! Mark

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Mark Andrew James's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julie Brennan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark for many years, and partnered with him from 2007-2011. Mark is quite thorough in his case reviews, and he is consistently conscientious about helping his clients with not only chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcies, but also with IRS, zoning, and probate problems. I have observed him draft Last Wills and advance directives for many homebound clients. He is one of the few attorneys I know who will travel to his client's homes or offices to meet with them, and he is also active in serving his community as a volunteer judge-like presider over Volusia County Teen Court Program proceedings."

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Michael Maurer

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mark since law school. He was an excellent student who developed into an outstanding lawyer. Mark is very well rounded and knowledgeable lawyer in many areas of the law, some of which overlap. This knowledge, coupled with his strong advocacy skills, makes him an outstanding choice as an attorney."

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Michael Maurer

Litigation lawyer

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Paul Daley

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

Distinguished Service Award, Teen Court of Volusia County

2006

Distinguished Service Award, Teen Court of Volusia County

2005

"Best Advocate" in mock jury trial, Barry University School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Member Attorney, the Law Offices of Mark Andrew James, P.L.

2006 - 2012

Managing Member Attorney, Adams & James, P.L.

Associations

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Law Society of England and Wales (Solicitors Regulation Authority)

Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales (inactive)

Education

N/A

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

Certificate in International Business Law

N/A

University of South Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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