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ATTORNEY PROFILE
Mark T. Flaherty – Attorney
Trial attorney since 1997
Assistant State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit Florida (1997-1999)
Private Practice (1999-present)
Bar Admissions
Florida Bar Member – 1997
Professional Affiliations
The Florida Bar
The Florida Bar Board of Directors – Young Lawyers Division (2009-2010)
Sarasota County Bar Association
Sarasota County Bar Association – Board of Directors (2011-2014)
Florida Bar Family Law Section member
Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Law Section member
AV Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell
Community Service
Youth athletic coach:
- Miss Sarasota Softball
- Sarasota Little League Baseball
- Sarasota Cal Ripken Baseball
- Sarasota United Soccer League
- Sarasota Family YMCA basketball
Board of Directors
Sarasota YMCA – Babe Weiller Branch (2007-2009)
First United Methodist – Early Care Center (2003-2004)
Education
Colby College, Bachelor of Arts, Waterville, Maine – 1992
Florida State University College of Law, Doctorate of Law with Honors – 1997
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Acquired: 1997
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2180 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, 34237
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Donna | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I researched and consulted with Mark back in 2014 for a very contentious divorce/custody issue for my daughter. Mark handled that matter very expeditiously and in a cost-effective manner. The matter came back around in the last couple of years with the father wanting to change the custody agreement....
Posted by Mike | August 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mark handled my divorce he was knowledgeable about the law and helped me not get taken advantage of by my ex-wife.
Posted by Gretchen | July 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I just completed my second divorce. (Wish I had met Mark 20 years ago!) I cannot express how qualified and professional Mark Flaherty is. I was dealing with a unique and challenging situation and I felt heard and represented in all aspects. His staff was professional and sensitive to how stres...
Posted by Art | February 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I found Mark to be a great listener and right to the point with direction and options. He does not waste time and is very fair with billing. His concern was what I needed with genuine advice every step along the way that gave me options to streamline or continue. It's nice to know your options and to...
Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I always felt like Mark was my advocate during my divorce proceedings. He properly advised me on which legal actions to take and he was always considerate of the cost/benefit of each action. He was always accessible and if he wasn't he promptly returned my emails/calls the same day. During the settle...
"I endorse this lawyer/mediator. I have had Mark serve as a mediator on a couple of my family law cases. His intelligence, attention to detail, and wit makes him an exceptional mediator. If you are looking for a mediator to help resolve the most difficult of cases, Mark is a great choice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark Flaherty is a knowledgeable and professional attorney. He knows the law well, is creative and zealous when necessary and cares about his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark Flaherty is always prepared; always zealous in his representations; and ever cordial. A true man of integrity. Mark will always fight the good fight for his client and strive to achieve the best possible result. Mark has excellent contacts in the community and has the judges' ears in the circuit. I highly endorse Mark for any family law representation of any level."
Personal injury lawyer
Family lawyer
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016 - Present
Partner, Flaherty Family Law
1999 - Present
Partner, Paderewski, Dannheisser and Flaherty
2015 - Present
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family MediatorMediator
2013 - Present
Sarasota Collaborative Family Law ProfessionalsFounding Member
2011 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - 2013
Sarasota County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2009 - 2010
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of GovernorsFormer Board of Directors
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English