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 6 reviews | Recommendation

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 James | December 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Great Service

If you live outside the U.S and needed a Florida lawyer I can highly recommend Mark James. Mark and his team are helpful ,efficient and professional and give a great service. James

Mark James

Replied last January 01, 2025

Thank you James for your kind feedback! We appreciate the opportunity to serve our clients like yourself "across the pond" with their Florida legal matters. Thanks for your excellent communication, and we wish you and your family all the the best moving forward! - Mark

Posted by Nancy | March 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

A Great example of honesty,kindness,and professionalism

Over a year ago I was let go from a place of I worked for over 10 years. I was just 1 year short of retirement and had several financial obligations. This left me with thousands of dollars in debt and no insurance. I found Mark James on line ,in fact I found several attorneys. I emailed each of t...hem and Mark was the only who called me. I knew he was the one that cared! I hired Mark and I was so grateful I did!! I was never disappointed and I will always recommend Mark James as a Attorney that is honest,helpful, and kind!

Mark James

Replied last December 20, 2023

Nancy, thank you for taking the time to post your review, I truly appreciate it. I appreciate and am honored by the trust you placed in me to help you successfully navigate a difficult and challenging path. Best wishes to you & your family in 2024 and beyond!

Posted by Jim | January 05, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

A review of a true professional, Attorney Mark James

Working with Mark James has been a true pleasure! My wife and I initially set up with Mark a chapter 13 bankruptcy; but with even more changes in our circumstances, consulted Mark in a conversion to a chapter 7. As we learned no lawyer can change the existing laws, but Mark was very knowledgeabl...e and skilful in utilizing the law to our advantage at every turn to successfully maneuver us legally thought the process. Mark was always within easy reach and kept us updated and informed regularly so that we did not need to guess as to the next steps. Now that the process is behind us, we are so happy that Mark entered our life and we now have a renewed sense of calm and the bankruptcy has given us the fresh start we needed. I can say with no hesitation that Mark is a true professional with a firm grasp of the law and who also has a warm and friendly personality. If you chose Mark to handle your case, you will not regret the decision. Jim

Mark James

Replied last December 20, 2023

Jim, thank you for taking the time to post your review. I appreciate the kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure getting to know you both and an honor to assist you in navigating some difficult times. I wish you and your family the best! - 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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