Mara Bernstein

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Mara Bernstein

also known as Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.

5.0
49 reviews
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Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boca Raton, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

3010 North Military Trail, Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL

About Mara

Biography

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%

35%
Family 25%

25%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Alimony 10%

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 2

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.

3010 North Military Trail, Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL, 33431

MaraBernsteinDivorce.com

Berkman Bottger Newman and Schein

521 5th Ave, 31st Fl, New York, NY, 10175

MaraBernsteinDivorce.com

Online Presence

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Mara Bernstein's Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Laura | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest and Professional

I hired Mara for my divorce. I knew when I met her and spoke about my case that she was the one for me. She not only knows the law, but she is compassionate and knowledgeable about the emotions one feels during such a stressful time. She was honest and always took the time to make sure I understood t...he process and my options. My case is still open post divorce and I know I can count on Mara to continue to resolve any issues that may arise.

Posted by Meredith | June 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mara Bernstein is the complete package: brilliant, compassionate and a victorious advocate

Choosing Mara Bernstein as my divorce attorney was the best decision I ever could have made! Going through this process I was unsure as to who I would find to represent me. I knew I wanted someone strong and who would go to bat for me but at the same time I wanted the process to be as amicable as pos...sible and done with tact and empathy. The moment I met Mara, I knew I had found an angel. She is class personified and is elegant and smiles big with a twinkle in her eye. She allayed my fears in our consultation about the process and I knew then and there she was hired. She is thorough, super smart and made me feel totally safe with her at my side. She truly cares about her clients. She carefully thought about each step we took, taking into consideration the point of view of our children, which was important to everyone. She looked at things from the big picture and guided me in ways I would not have been able to see myself. She was with me the entire step of the way. Her communication skills were excellent via calls, text and email throughout. Her staff are amazing too, so it was working with the whole team that was fantastic as well. I can't say enough good things about Mara...I feel completely lucky that I was able to have her as my attorney; I would recommend her to anyone. Happy to speak to anyone who needs a reference for Mara but her sparkling reputation and reviews say it all. Mara is the best out there and gives the profession a good name! The bar is lucky to have her as a member! Thank you Mara, for making my divorce as swift and painless as it could possibly have been! A+++++++++++++++++++++ rating

Posted by Bonnie | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional. Responsive. Compassionate.

Upon arriving in South Florida I found myself at the precipice of having to end a long term marriage. Unaccustomed to being extraordinarily emotional and confused, I was referred to Mara by a friend and before the end of our initial consultation, I felt a great weight had been lifted and realized I h...ad someone in my corner. From the initial consult through the final decree and beyond, her compassionate yet no nonsense approach provided clear direction and expectations to come to a swift and equitable solution, while having the professional expertise to successfully navigate through the twists and turns that typically accompany the separation of families and assets. A true example of integrity, Mara Bernstein is a diamond in sea of shiny trinkets.

Posted by Lisa | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mara Bernstein is the #1 divorce attorney in South Florida!!!

Look no further! Mara Bernstein is the number one divorce attorney in South Florida! She helped make a difficult time a whole lot easier and less stressful. After four years of getting nowhere in settling my divorce, I needed a new attorney. I searched the Internet and did my research to find the... lawyer who had the best recommendations. That is how I discovered Mara! She accomplished more in four months than my other two attorneys did in four years. Mara is the type of lawyer every client wants, and all other lawyers strive to be like. It is no coincidence that Mara has the utmost respect and admiration from her clients and anybody who knows her. Ever since the initial consultation, I felt confident and knew, regardless of the challenges, that Mara would come through for me. She was very understanding and patiently answered all of my questions. I sensed empathy immediately and felt safe with her. Mara’s hard work, relentless effort and persistence resulted in a positive outcome. The advice and representation I received was everything I had hoped for. Mara went above and beyond the call of duty to resolve everything as quickly and fairly as possible. Her confidence and assurance helped me tremendously in coping with the process, yet she was always truthful and forthright. I was kept in the loop and was educated and informed. Mara’s professionalism was impressive, but what really set her apart from most attorneys was her sincere caring and concern. I had never met an attorney with the heart, compassion and honesty that she had. Mara is truly a credit to her profession, and her great integrity and character remains unprecedented!! Again, words alone do not express the magnitude of my gratitude for all of her endless hours of support!!! I highly recommend Mara to others in need of an outstanding divorce attorney. She is one of the kindest, brightest and most incredible lawyers I have ever known.

Posted by Audrey | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Having Mara by your side.....

I believe I had the best attorney for my divorce. It was not a difficult divorce in terms of assets, however it was a very emotional one for me. Having Mara with me during this time made my situation bearable. I believe she can handle anything that is thrown her way no matter the situation. She is ve...ry professional and has so much integrity but also reaches out to your emotions never making you feel uncomfortable. Mara is someone that I will always feel close to because she is the type of woman I would love to call my friend.

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

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 Professionals

Member

2020 - Present

Florida Association of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2018 - Present

South Palm Beach County Collaborative Law Group

Board Member

2015 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

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 Foundation

Board Member

1989 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Faulk Center for Group Counseling

Board of Trustees

Education

1988

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Cornell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

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

2012

Muses & Visionaries Magazine Changing Reality: The Prenup

Languages

English

Activity

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