Christopher Todd Marks

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Christopher Todd Marks

also known as Todd Marks

4.7
21 reviews
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Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

12029 Whitmarsh Lane, Tampa, FL

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About Christopher

Biography

We provide quality legal services in a consistently ethical, timely & cost-effective manner.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

20 years

35%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

25 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

25 years

15%
Litigation 15%

25 years

15%
Probate 15%

20 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Westchase Law, P.A.

12029 Whitmarsh Lane, Tampa, FL, 33626-1737

westchaselaw.com

Online Presence

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Christopher Todd Marks's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

The Worst Experience of My Life

She left his firm. He would not tell me where she went. I was left hanging with no real answers. I sat in his office and through my tears could see 4 cell phones on his desk. He kept trying to answer all of them. I felt like I did not matter. People were coming and going from the office and in...terrupting us. People kept bringing him food. His children were allowed to wander in while I am paying by the hour. He said he was an expert in divorces but could not answer simple questions about military issues, past or present. He was completely reliant on his staff to do it all. I had already paid him money so i trusted him, but in Court, his partner had to do all the work. I am not sure why anybody would trust him or even subject themselves to the chaos of his office. They are loud, yell at each other and act passive-aggressive when I asked for anything, especially a bill. I think Mr. Marks would be a nice enough man if he would not treat clients like cattle and simply take our money. For some of us, it is all the money we have. We hand over our life-savings and can't even get a meeting behind closed doors that is private and professional? There are too many other good, honest attorneys who can help. Save the headache and do your research. I wish i had just walked out that day.

Christopher Marks

Replied last April 26, 2013

The reviews that I have received through the years on AVVO or otherwise include at least first names. This does not. The first paragraph of this "review" is telling as to its authenticity. This sounds much like that of a disgruntled former colleague. It is a modern day advantage that individuals who masquerade as legitimate former clients while maligning others professionally while hiding behind a keyboard may be discoverable by their IP address. Beyond that I would like to briefly address this piece of fictional writing: I do not own four "cell phones" and make it a policy to not review my mobile phone during client meetings. In the number of years in which I have practiced in Florida, my children have rarely been to my office and certainly are not permitted to roam freely. We are not permitted by the Florida Bar to hold ourselves out as "experts". I have not had a problem addressing concerns of "military divorce" clients. I do not have a "Partner", so this statement is false. We do not yell at each other in our office. Quite the contrary, we engage internally and externally in a respectful manner so that we do not harm our clients by unnecessarily inflaming the situation. No client has ever been denied a meeting with me personally. I will find out the true author of this post and respond accordingly. Thank you for taking the time to read my brief response.

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Kelly Albanese

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Thurow

Real estate lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samantha Dammer

Litigation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Todd is an aggressive and tenacious trial attorney. He has no qualms about spending long hours preparing carefully for each of his hearings and trials."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Managing Attorney, Westchase Law, P.A.

2001 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Shaw Pittman Potts & Trowbridge

Associations

Florida Bar Association

Member

Virginia State Bar Association

Member

District of Columbia Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Education

2001

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Cincinnati

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Inn of Court

An Attorneys' Perspective on Running for Elected Office

Languages

English

Activity

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