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
...
+ 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

Other places you can find Mara online.

Mara Bernstein's Reviews

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Posted by Art | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mara was excellent

Mara was very professional, tough, and extremely knowledgeable. It was a pleasure working with her, as she guided me through the difficult divorce process.

Posted by Jay | October 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.... I would highly recommend her if you are pursuing a collaborative divorce in Florida. You will be in good hands.

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.

Posted by HM | June 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Would chose Mara over and over!

Mara is extraordinary. She helped me with getting through a challenging time in my life with my fiancé while we were discussing the prenup agreement. Mara demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal complexities while being extremely empathetic and sensitive to my needs and concerns throughout th...e process. Mara shared best practices, life stories, examples and details that are needed to understand while reviewing a prenup agreement. She is fair and nurturing but also strong and assertive. Mara is 100% on your side, she cares and overall is an excellent human. Her team also provided exceptional service and made the process easy. I really respect and appreciate Mara and highly recommend her.

Posted by Alexander | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Marriage Dissolution

Mara, is exceptional! She is amazingly patient, understanding, direct, ultra professional. The whole process, from start to finish, she handled with incredible smoothness and efficiency. She has an incredible capacity for empathy and understanding. Her depth of knowledge is solid - she was able to gu...ide me through the dissolution process with enviable clarity. The whole process was daunting to me, but Mara put me at ease right off the bat, explaining in simple language the steps necessary with such clarity that it made me appreciate her even more. Every legalese mumbo-jumbo was explained simply and accessibly. I also appreciated how wonderfully human and warm Mara is. Not only is she razor-sharp-brilliant, she is also a person with a huge heart! I will remain forever grateful to her!!

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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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