Mark F. Borns

Mark F. Borns

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

10 Odana Ct, Madison, WI

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-295 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 42 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1983

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Borns Law Office, LLC

10 Odana Ct, Madison, WI, 53719-1109

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Mark F. Borns's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Caring and Professional

Mark has walked with me through a very difficult divorce. He not only took care of the legal side of the proceedings, he also coached me in how to take the power away from bullies. His team is amazing. They always responded to my calls and emails promptly. I recommend Mark to anyone seeking legal cou...nsel in divorce matters.

Posted by Janet | January 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not His First Rodeo - Did a great job navigating my divorce

Who you choose as your divorce attorney is the decision that will have the greatest impact on the outcome, and I don't just mean financial, but also in terms of emotions, time, and relationship with your soon-to-be-ex. I am very glad I choose Mark Borns to represent me. He asks smart questions.... He understands strategy. He knows when to push and when to push back. He listens well, and communicates clearly. My spouse and I were on the same page, but he had to wrangle with her attorney, who was a troublemaker type of attorney. He ran circles around this other attorney while gaining the respect of both me and my now ex-spouse. A few more things about Mark that I think are unusual but, at least in my case, good. He is NOT a nickel-and-dimer. Does he charge you for his time? Yes. But unlike my ex's attorney, he adds value each time he emails or talks to you. Again unlike my spouse's attorney, he has a great paralegal (Jenny) who more than once was able to answer my questions and keep the ball rolling and her lower rate. Mark and Jenny always appeared to be on the same page and communicated very well, so even when Mark was not always immediately available, I had confidence that Jenny could direct me appropriately and communicate with him promptly. And again, you don't realize how good your attorney is until your ex''s is terrible, but he let me run with a lot of the spreadsheets to save money while at the same time, my now ex's attorney was retyping things at $250/hour. Ridiculous. Mark is experienced in divorce so he knows all the emotional ups and downs that are inherent in the process, and the games that ex's and their attorneys play, and was able to help navigate me through these with empathy, professionalism, and logic. (Logic is a rate commodity while divorcing...) All in all, I am thankful that I had Mark on my team. He was the leader of the band and got both sides to the separation agreement.

Posted by Kasia | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awesome Lawyer! Highly Recommend

If you are looking for someone who is willing to stand up and fight for you, then Mark Borns is your lawyer! Mark took my case 4 years ago and stepped right in and helped me sort through my ugly divorce. He continues to help me with my post divorce issues and I have been extremely happy with all that... he has done for me and my son. He is a man of good character and knows what is the RIGHT thing to do! Mark and Jenny have been awesome and I am so grateful for them. I highly recommend Borns Law Office.

Posted by Kristin | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Glad He's On my Side

Mark has represented me in several complicated post-divorce matters, and I am very pleased with his approach and outcomes. Mark is a practical and reasoned professional -- he considers all solutions to issues to work in the client's best legal and financial interest. His breadth of expertise and ye...ars of experience give him insights that have helped me to feel grounded in my expectations, giving me the confidence to advocate for myself and my children. Mark has the respect of his peers and professionals involved in the family court system - it was very affirming to hear high praise for Mark's practice during conversations with a social worker, a family court mediation specialist and several other attorneys. Every interaction I've had with Mark and his staff has been positive and constructive, which makes me feel I am receiving excellent value for his services. Mark came highly recommended to me -- from the former spouse of one of his own clients! -- and I am very happy to have recommended him to several others.

Posted by John | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and ethical......highly recommend

I have known Mark professionally for over 5 years through many child custody conflicts following a divorce. He is widely respected in his field by peers, which is something I have seen firsthand. While I feel unfortunate in the frequency of my legal issues, I couldn't ask for a better attorney to re...present me! I have been awarded favorable outcomes every time to date and I wouldn't consider another attorney. Prior to working with Borns Law I worked with a different attorney that was in a large law firm downtown. While this too was a favorable outcome, I spent more money and had a very difficult time getting to speak to that attorney causing more anxiety and confusion with the process. Mark has taken my calls, answered my emails and seen me in person with a days notice when needed to prepare for upcoming legal proceedings. I also refer to Mark as the voice of reason. Legal issues, especially involving custody of a child are always stressful and cause significant anxiety but Mark maintains a very no nonsense approach and refrains from getting involved in the drama or antagonizing the other party which keeps things professional and above board. For this, I have referred many people to Mark for consultation over the years.

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Mark F. Borns's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janice Wexler

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart, personable and a highly competent, longtime paralegal makes for great client service."

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John Horn

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I heartily endorse this lawyer! Over a period of twelve years, I’ve had the pleasure to work with Mark on many cases involving mutual clients. I was so impressed that I hired him to help me with my own post-divorce matters. He’s a life-saver. Mark is proactive and really goes to bat for his clients. At the same time, he’s strategic, meticulous and no-nonsense. His fees are super-reasonable, too. And, all of this is no secret to his peers—Mark is widely regarded as one of the top divorce and separation attorneys in Wisconsin. I highly recommend Mark."

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Jason Knutson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a smart lawyer who cares about his clients. He's a strong advocate but still listens to his clients and understands what they need."

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Daniel Rosefelt

Litigation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I knew Mark many years ago when we were in college at UW Madison. Several years ago, I referred a close relative to Mark for a litigation matter. Mark did an outstanding job and successfully resolved the matter. He is an excellent attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Patrick Taggart

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patricia Hammel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mark as opposing counsel in divorces and he served as Guardian ad Litem for the minor child in one of my cases; I have also worked with him on bankruptcy cases and in cases involving simultaneous bankruptcy and divorce. He is a competetnt, caring, and conscientious advocate for his clients."

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Ronald Aplin

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an aggressive advocate who is respected by his peers in the Dane County legal community."

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Daniel Purtell

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an excellent family law attorney. I have referred all of my clients to him in the past several years since I gave up my family law practice. I can say firsthand that he has taken care of those referrals with skill, competence and compassion. I consider Mark to be one of the top family law litigators in Madison."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, State Bar of Wisconsin

2005

Top Lawyer, Madison, Magazine

2003

Top Lawyer, Madison Magazine

2001

Distinguished Service Award, Dane County Bar Association

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Attorney, Borns Law Office, LLC

1982 - 1982

Airport District Court Prosecutor, King County Prosecuting Attorney

Associations

2001 - Present

Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin

Member

1983 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1983 - Present

Western District Bar Association of Wisconsin

Member

2011 - 2012

Madison Election Advisory Committee

Member

2002 - 2003

Dane County Bar Association

Board Member

1997 - 2005

Office of Lawyer Regulation

Board member, investigator

Sample of Legal Cases

Clay v. Curtis Clay

Appellate court ruled in my client's favor and reversed trial court

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Education

1983

U Of Wisconsin

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Noon Luncheon

Child Support

2005

Various events

Family Law Issues

Publications

2009

Information Guide Wisconsin Family Law

Languages

English

Activity

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