Mark Steven Gouras

He really explained things and what I would realistically be looking at. We designed a plan I felt would grow with my infant into the teenage years. His demeanor was very relaxed and he remained calm while I was stressed, which helped me relax. I felt his knowledge and confidence really alleviated my fears in the whole process.

I don't really know where to start when it comes to Mark. I have had one of the worst cases when it comes to my sons father. My ex is very much a sociopath and this time around, when I realized it was time to take him back to court, I knew I needed a fighter. I knew I needed someone with experience with dealing with a person that will not be factual and my ex is very much that - a lot of words of "this is why I need to get away with things" rather than trying to do the right thing. Mark is strategic, compassionate, and reasonable. When you ask something that he knows is not right, he explains exactly why. He comes with a plan - but, thats not the biggest and greatest thing about him. He DELIVERS the plan. He succeeds. I was so nervous, shaking and convinced once again my sons father would win with his vile words. Nope. Mark stuck to the facts and won. Mark is worth EVERY penny. Also, his assistant Morgan is the loveliest gem. They are a match made in heaven during a time you may feel at unease. Hire Mark. I'll refer him to anyone that will listen if I hear they are going through a rough custody/parenting plan/divorce case. You'll sleep well when you hire him, I promise.

I cannot rave enough about Mark. He was knowledgeable and professional and I trusted his opinion. With so many years of experience, all I wanted was honesty within the process. Mark knew the laws in each county and was able to talk through similar cases and asked probing questions to see exactly where I had options. His paralegal Morgan was so responsive and professional. I cannot thank this dream team enough! They are worth every penny and more. Thank you so much!

Choosing a divorce lawyer is a decision I didn't want to make but had to. It was a decision i didn't take lightly because counsel  represents me and i wanted my lawyer's conduct, argument, presentation, and strategy to reflect how I would try the case. After interviewing and consulting a handful of lawyers, the decision to have Mr. Gouras represent me was an easy one to make. Now that the trial is over and divorce final, I can fully endorse Mr. Gouras for helping me realize all 3 of my legal goals, the primary one being awarded 50/50 custody of my child. A part of the outcome was a function of the facts which Mr. Gouras honestly and candidly assessed during our initial consultation. The next element was his directions to me through the various stages of the divorce process. At times I had certain ideas about what we should do and Mr. Gouras patiently educated me based on his years of experience. Most importantly was how Mr. Gouras used the facts, my conduct during the temporary orders, responding to the other party, and his experience to craft and present compelling arguments before the court.  Mr. Gouras made me feel thoroughly prepared and in control during the 18 month custody battle. Of course we could only control our side of the street but our side was clean. A divorce, like a marriage,ends when one party is done. My case required a judge to tell the other party that it is over. Hopefully your case won't end in trial but be assured that if Mr. Gouras is representing you that he will treat each stage with effective and efficient precision. I have a lot of tattoos and  there is a saying that "Good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good". There are lots of parallels between working with an expert custom tattoo artist and an expert divorce attorney but the most obvious one is that the end result is something you will live with for a lifetime. I have no regrets on my choice of tattoo artists or my choice in Mr. Gouras as my lawyer. The divorce (like a tattoo) was painful but I had complete confidence in my professional who turned a scar into a piece of art. Thanks to Mr. Gouras and Ms. Solomon.

If you are getting divorced and looking for a great attorney then your search is over. Mr. Gouras is that topnotch attorney you will need. Mark and his staff gave me all the advantages possible to win in a divorce. His knowledge of family law and his understanding of the court guided me through the maze. He knows what the judges want and how to present your case to them. My case involved two children and disputed property. In the end, I got the time I wanted with my kids and the issue with the property was resolved in my favor. My now ex-wife went through three different attorneys, so I saw some of the possibilities in representation. I witnessed firsthand the importance of having a good lawyer. I am so thankful I chose Mark Gouras as my attorney.

Mark knows his stuff! He informed me of the laws and process all the way thru my divorce. He helped me prepare an accurate, concise and precise response to my ex spouse which enabled me to obtain a judgement for money owed to me. His legal team helped me in preparing supporting documents needed to prove what money was owed to me. He followed thru until the case was complete.

Mr. Gouras was incredibly helpful during the process of creating a parenting plan in a contentious situation. He listened well and gave excellent feedback. He allowed me to say what I needed to say and both he and his paralegal, Morgan, were very helpful as guides through the court process. Professional, ethical, incredibly organized with excellent strategic thinking... I could not have asked for better representation at a very difficult time in my life.

Mr. Gouras is very experienced and very knowledgable and guided me through the process with clear instructions and kept everything moving very smoothly. Highly recommended !

I hired Mr. Gouras for my custody. Mark is very patient and a good lietener, straight to the point to let us know what chances we had. Mr. Gouras communication was excellent as English is not my first language Mr. Gouras is well spoken and really effective in my hearing effective that he had the grandmothers case dismissed and I had my son within that same hour. I'm extremely Great full to Mr. Gouras he exceeded my best case scenario. He's a very good lawyer I would recommend him to anyone needing a good lawyer.

Mark is my second lawyer and I am very grad that I had him as my final lawyer during my divorce/custody process. It is a high conflict divorce with the false domestic violence against me. Mark always put my best interest in his mind and treated me with respect. He spent time to understand my position and the opposing party's intention to develop a strategy handling my case carefully. Mark is very helpful in the mediation and saved me a lot of money by avoiding the trail. He helped me get the best outcome from the custody of my son. I cannot say more good words about him. He is the best!

I would highly recommend him to anyone who just wants to get through a divorce fairly. Also would like to recognize the great assistance provided by his paralegal Morgan who is a great asset to his office.

I approached Mark for legal counsel when I was threatened and forcefully evicted from my home. Mark became my ally right from that moment and guided me through the entire legal process until final orders were signed. Mark stood up for me when there were threats on my immigration status and masterfully refuted all the false allegations. Mark is very ethical when it comes to his time, fees and most importantly, the truth. Family court in some ways, is a liar's paradise and it can be very tempting to cave in to the lie fest. In my case however, Mark upheld integrity in his work, the firm, me and also in interactions with the opposing party. When you work with Mark, you not only get an experienced attorney, you also get an experienced judge because Mark often serves as a temp commissioner. That is a great asset because it also emotionally prepares you for the hearings and outcomes. He is aggressive when necessary and even keel otherwise. You won't get flamboyance if that's what you are looking for. Ton of experience and solid character is all that one needs in an advocate, for one of the hardest periods in life. Thanks to Mark, I have 50-50 custody of my daughters and can focus on just being the best dad for them.

There is no single word in English to describe Mr. Mark Gouras and his legal proficiencies. Mr. Gouras expertise, knowledge, attitude, and performance is what you need in the courtroom when dealing with an aberrant opposing person and odd circumstances. Mark constructed an amazing parenting plan with limitations which serves our children's best interest and welfare. There is one word: Arete. Whereas, Mark is a person / Lawyer of the highest effectiveness. When challenges arose with the opposing party, Mark always had a beneficial solution which served the best interest of our children. When I was discouraged and somewhat flatlined Mark was always a strong listener and gave me wisdom. When circumstances changed, sometimes within hours, Mark was flexible and always available. I refer to Mr. Mark Gouras as my "OveGlove", my "Forever Lawyer”. I would give Mr. Gouras 100 marks out of 100 but no one would believe me so I'll make it 99 out of 100. Thanks for everything Mark!

I have used Mark Gouras and his staff for respresentation during my divorce and then again for a family law case. Mark has years of experience regarding family law, which proved to be a positive outcome for my case. We are impressed by his knowledge and honesty about family law. He explained the process in terms I could understand throughout this difficut time in my life. I would definitely recommend Mark and his staff for any family law cases.

I haired Mark after consulting with four other lawyers. Although I liked the outcomes some of them predicted for my case, I wanted to understand the law and know my rights since I am not from this country. Mark is very honest, knowledgable, up-front and hard working lawyer. He will not hold your hands but he will make your options very clear. In mediations and court Mark was always well prepared and organized and I felt I was in good hands. My children and I are very happy with our new life. Thanks to Mark and his excellent assistant Morgan.