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

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Mara Bernstein's Reviews

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Posted by Gary | April 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

When you want it done right!

Mara and her team are Amazing. Going through a divorce is a difficult process. Mara was there at every step to keep us moving forward and keeping me on track. Doctors are judged on their skill and bedside manner. As a lawyer, you sometimes forget how important the bedside manner is when dealing with ...the legal complexities. Mara's ability to excel at both is amazing. Thank you for all you did!

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Seamless experience from beginning to end.

The thought of pursuing a prenuptial agreement was initially a bit intimidating for my wife and I. From our first interaction with Mara, we were put at ease. It felt like we were in the company of not just a seasoned professional, but a genuine ally that truly cared about protecting our relationship ...as a whole - not just looking after one person’s interests. Mara assisted me by providing the names of a few trusted attorneys in her network that could help me cover my side of the legal counsel while she was representing my wife. Herself and Sam Troy from Troy Legal were the true dream-team! They were there along every step of the process to both individually, and collectively, understand us, guide us, and ensure that our exciting new beginnings weren’t detracted by any legal tension or negativity. Mara and Sam answered every one of our questions and concerns with the utmost care, concern and patience. For any couple out there feeling a bit lost or apprehensive about whether a pre-nup is right for them, I highly recommend reaching out to Mara to pick her brain. We didn't just walk out with a signed document to hideaway in a drawer and forget about forever; we walked out with a much clearer understanding of each other and our relationship which has helped guide us into the future. Thanks for everything, Mara - you make overwhelming legal stuff easy!

Posted by Evelyne | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Beyond my expectations

I was recommended to Mara Bernstein and knew she was a great lawyer, but never expected she could make a divorce process easy. I was very anxious about getting divorced and she took the time to listen to my concerns so she could give me the best advice. She was very thorough with the divorce contra...ct and thought about important details I had omitted. She is caring and brilliant and I highly recommend her. Cathy, her assistant, is knowledgeable and responds to calls and emails very quickly, which I really appreciated.

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

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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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