A trial attorney since 1997, I personally handle all divorce, family and child related litigation.
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
Languages spoken
English
Flaherty Law Firm
2180 Main Street
Sarasota, FL, 34237
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1997 | 02/23/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Flaherty Family Law | 2016 - Present |
Partner | Paderewski, Dannheisser and Flaherty | 1999 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator | Mediator | 2015 - Present |
Sarasota Collaborative Family Law Professionals | Founding Member | 2013 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
Sarasota County Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2011 - 2013 |
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors | Former Board of Directors | 2009 - 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Colby College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
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Mira White, Mediation Attorney on Jul 8, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Philip Schipani, Family Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Mira White, Mediation Attorney on Jul 8, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Philip Schipani, Family Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Mark Sessums, Family Attorney on Mar 11, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.