Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
48 Client Reviews
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Mara Bernstein
also known as Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.
About Mara
Biography
Mara Bernstein gets clients get divorced in the most cost and time efficient manner while mitigating the drama and emotional devestation that can accompany divorce. Mara does this by customizing her approach to each individual client’s divorce by asking and really listening to their goals, fears, objectives and priorities. After years of practicing family and marital law, Mara utilizes different approaches depending on each individual case such as Collaborative Divorce, traditional litigation, if necessary and mediation.
Mara is a veteran Family Law Attorney, Mediator and trained Collaborative Divorce Law attorney who practiced in New York City for over a decade before relocating to South Florida. A graduate of Cornell University with a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work and Law Degree from Brooklyn Law school, Mara is admitted to both the Florida Bar and the New York Bar. Throughout the years, Mara has litigated, negotiated and mediated the full spectrum of family law issues from premarital and post-marital agreements to post-divorce enforcement and modifications.
Mara is a member of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Broward County Bar, Family Law Section Mediation and Collaborative Law Committee of the Florida Bar, the South Palm Beach County Collaborative Law Group, ant the Florida Association of Collaborative Professionals Active in the community, Mara is a founding member of The Sophia Grace Foundation and Free Arts NYC.
DIVORCE DIFFERENT: After years of witnessing the emotional and financial destruction that traditional divorce litigation has on so many families, Mara now offers options for Private Out of Court Divorce, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
Family
25%
Child Custody
20%
Alimony
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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2
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.
3010 North Military Trail, Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
MaraBernsteinDivorce.comBerkman Bottger Newman and Schein
521 5th Ave, 31st Fl, New York, NY, 10175
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Mara Bernstein's Reviews
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Posted by Melissa | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mara is AMAZING!
Mara is a PHENOMENAL divorce attorney. She is a no nonsense, compassionate woman who has heard and seen it all. She is an extremely smart and fierce advocate. Combine the knowledge and years of experience just at her fingertips, makes a most dark and dreadful time seem almost bearable. TRUST HER ...
Posted by Jay | October 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mara is GREAT!!!!
Mara did a wonderful job helping me navigate my collaborative divorce in Florida. It was a complex situation involving our special needs son and one that required a lot of creativity and flexibility. Mara was VERY responsive and advised me well, offering thoughtful counsel on issues as they came up...
Posted by Alex | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended
I'd highly recommend Mara Bernstein—the type of attorney you want on your side: smart, clear and collaborative, considerate and caring; while still being an incredibly strong, experienced and most importantly an effective advocate who will stand up for you.
Posted by Michelle | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Experience with 10/10 Recommendations
Mara and her team, especially Cathy, are truly first-class professionals. Their communication is always clear and punctual, and they balance a modern, technology-forward approach with an old-world sophistication that makes the entire experience seamless. Mara is not only a highly detailed and exce...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Brilliant!
It was a true pleasure to have worked with Mara. In my darkest moments you were the “brightest” light. I am grateful for your support and hard work during this tedious process . You are the utmost professional. I admire your composure, work ethic and most of all excellent representation. T...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Accreditation Designation, Florida Association of Collaborative Professionals
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.
2013 - 2021
Attorney, Law Offices of Barry I Finkel,PA
Associations
2020 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2020 - Present
Florida Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2018 - Present
South Palm Beach County Collaborative Law GroupBoard Member
2015 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2013 - Present
South Palm Beach County Bar Association
2013 - Present
Broward County Bar Association
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law Section
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Mediation Committee
2012 - Present
Childrens' Spirit of Hope FoundationBoard Member
1989 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Faulk Center for Group CounselingBoard of Trustees
Education
1988
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Cornell University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2024
A Better Divorce Podcast
Before the Split: Pre-Divorce Tips for Smoother Divorce
2023
Food for Thought Podcast
Navigating Divorce
2023
Find The Money
Divorcing Different
2023
Continuing Education
Options in Divorce
2023
Collaborative Family Lawyers
Law Seminar
2022
South Palm Beach County Bar Association
Collaborative Practice and the Law
2022
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
Continuing Education, Collaborative Divorce Law
2021
South Palm Beach County Bar Association
Mental Health and Divorce Law
2016
Professional Development
Collaborative Divorce Law: An Alternative to Traditional Divorce Litigation
2016
Collaborative Family Lawyers
Collaborative Law Seminar
2014
Palm Beach Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Divorce Alternatives
2014
Divorce Support Group
Divorce from A Divorce Attorneys Perspective
Publications
2024
Palm Beach Illustrated
Top Lawyers
2022
Boca Raton Observer
Top Lawyers
2015
Advocate
Collaborative Divorce Law
2014
Divorce Truths
Find Someone Else's Couch to Cry on
2012
Muses & Visionaries Magazine
Changing Reality: The Prenup
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers