Posted by SM | July 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Tough and fare with compassion

Mara Bernstein is a highly competent divorce attorney who is focused on getting results and driving things to a close. She kept me calm and focused during a very emotional time for our family. She draws from many years of experience and has heard it all . I would highly recommend Mara.

Posted by Esther | June 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Extraordinary

I truly can’t say enough good things about Mara. She was everything I needed during such a difficult and emotional time — calm, compassionate, incredibly thoughtful, and so sharp. From the very beginning, I felt like I was in the best hands. Mara has this rare ability to be both deeply empathetic ...and fiercely intelligent. She listened with real care, explained everything in a way that made sense, and always gave me the space to process while keeping things moving forward. I never felt rushed or dismissed — she treated me like a person, not just a case. She anticipated things I never would have thought of, and her judgment was spot-on every step of the way. Her legal expertise is undeniable, but what makes her truly special is the way she brings humanity and heart to her work. I’m so grateful to have had her by my side. Mara is an extraordinary lawyer and an even more extraordinary person.

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Posted by MRH | July 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

I feel very lucky to have been referred to Mara Bernstein. High quality divorce attorney and person.

Mara Bernstein is very smart, organized and professional and she is clearly a leader among her Family Law peers in Palm Beach County. Ending a 35 year marriage was traumatic, terrifying and full of legal and financial challenges. Mara and her team thoroughly evaluated my details and patiently and ...creatively crafted a settlement that ultimately was not only cost effective but an excellent result. Mara is sensitive to the emotional hardships of divorce and separation and is completely non-judgmentally supportive while she keeps your process going. Step by step she gets you to the other side and I promise when you arrive there you will be grateful!

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Posted by Scott | June 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mara is the BEST in the BUSINESS!

Marital dissolution is a brutally emotional process, even in the collaborative realm. One of the most important decisions is that of choosing a capable and professional attorney. Regardless of the process, when assets and children are involved, there will be moments that flare up. Choosing Mara ...and her team was the right choice. I felt heard, respected, prioritized, and understood. Having said this, she was always willing to turn on her 'attorney' button and tell me when I was being unreasonable. Empathy, combined with advocacy, defines the Law Practice of Mara Bernstein. While I would never wish the need for such counsel upon anyone without good reason, if you do need representation there is no better choice in our area.

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Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2024

A Lawyer’s Lawyer!

If you are looking for a top notch, no nonsense, experienced, professional and compassionate attorney who you can count on for sound advice and to have your back, then look no further! Mara Bernstein is the BEST! I have known her for more than 10 years, consulted with her myself (and took no action b...ased on her advice), and have referred numerous clients to her over the years. I recommend her without reservation!

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Mara Bernstein

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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.

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Licensed in Florida for 13 years

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Mara Bernstein

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

Fees and Rates

Cost

Payment Methods

Awards

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

Licensed in New York for 37 years

Location

Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.

Berkman Bottger Newman and Schein

Online Presence

Mara Bernstein's Reviews

Overall Rating This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.

Mara Bernstein's Lawyer Endorsements

Experience

Honors

Work Experience

Associations

Education

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

Activity

Overall Rating
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.