team-member

Mara Bernstein

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Licensed for 32 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Mara Bernstein gets clients get divorced in the most cost and time efficient manner while mitigating the drama and emotional devestation that can accompany divorce.  Mara does this by customizing her approach to each individual client’s divorce by asking and really listening to their goals, fears, objectives and priorities.  After years of practicing family and marital law, Mara utilizes different approaches depending on each individual case such as Collaborative Divorce,  traditional litigation, if necessary and mediation.  Mara is  a veteran Family Law Attorney, Mediator  and trained Collaborative Divorce Law attorney who practiced in New York City for over a decade before relocating to South Florida.  A graduate of Cornell University with a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work and Law Degree from Brooklyn Law school, Mara is admitted to both the Florida Bar and the New York Bar.  Throughout the years, Mara has litigated, negotiated and mediated the full spectrum of family law issues  from premarital and post-marital agreements to post-divorce enforcement and modifications.Mara is a member of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Broward County Bar, Family Law Section Mediation and Collaborative Law Committee of the Florida Bar, the  South Palm Beach County Collaborative Law Group, ant the Florida Association of Collaborative Professionals  Active in the community, Mara is a founding member of The Sophia Grace Foundation and Free Arts NYC. 

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.3010 North Military TrailSuite 210Boca Raton, FL, 33431

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Elissa
December 29, 2021

Mara is dynamite! She is thorough, incredibly intelligent, a master negotiator, reliable, and understanding. My divorce was extremely complicated and very unpleasant and Mara held my hand every step of the way. She worked hard to keep my case, which should of been in the courts out of them! She stands her ground and will fight as if you’re case is the only one she is working on. I strongly recommend Mara!

Cc
December 22, 2021

Mara is amazing, she’s professional and relatable. She always has your best Interest at heart but won’t make you waste time just to bill you. She’s effective and good at what she does.

Alexander
December 22, 2021

Mara, is exceptional! She is amazingly patient, understanding, direct, ultra professional. The whole process, from start to finish, she handled with incredible smoothness and efficiency. She has an incredible capacity for empathy and understanding. Her depth of knowledge is solid - she was able to guide me through the dissolution process with enviable clarity. The whole process was daunting to me, but Mara put me at ease right off the bat, explaining in simple language the steps necessary with such clarity that it made me appreciate her even more. Every legalese mumbo-jumbo was explained simply and accessibly. I also appreciated how wonderfully human and warm Mara is. Not only is she razor-sharp-brilliant, she is also a person with a huge heart! I will remain forever grateful to her!!

Eileen Fuentes
December 22, 2021

Ms. Berstein represented me in my divorce and made what is a very unpleasant process, very doable. In addition, Ms Berstein was conscientious of the use of professional hours to ensure the costs were also managed. Ms. Bernstein is an exceptional attorney and one who I would recommend unequivocally for anyone in my family or friends needing legal representation in family related mayters

Faigie
January 5, 2021

Mara is a true professional; dedicated to helping her clients navigate the law seamlessly and painlessly. She is more than just a lawyer; she is a true guidance and advocate to her clients, and is a superstar lawyer to contend with! I admire Mara so much and recommend her wholeheartedly.

Laura
July 25, 2019

I hired Mara for my divorce. I knew when I met her and spoke about my case that she was the one for me. She not only knows the law, but she is compassionate and knowledgeable about the emotions one feels during such a stressful time. She was honest and always took the time to make sure I understood the process and my options. My case is still open post divorce and I know I can count on Mara to continue to resolve any issues that may arise.

Meredith
June 22, 2019

Choosing Mara Bernstein as my divorce attorney was the best decision I ever could have made! Going through this process I was unsure as to who I would find to represent me. I knew I wanted someone strong and who would go to bat for me but at the same time I wanted the process to be as amicable as possible and done with tact and empathy. The moment I met Mara, I knew I had found an angel. She is class personified and is elegant and smiles big with a twinkle in her eye. She allayed my fears in our consultation about the process and I knew then and there she was hired. She is thorough, super smart and made me feel totally safe with her at my side. She truly cares about her clients. She carefully thought about each step we took, taking into consideration the point of view of our children, which was important to everyone. She looked at things from the big picture and guided me in ways I would not have been able to see myself. She was with me the entire step of the way. Her communication skills were excellent via calls, text and email throughout. Her staff are amazing too, so it was working with the whole team that was fantastic as well. I can't say enough good things about Mara...I feel completely lucky that I was able to have her as my attorney; I would recommend her to anyone. Happy to speak to anyone who needs a reference for Mara but her sparkling reputation and reviews say it all. Mara is the best out there and gives the profession a good name! The bar is lucky to have her as a member! Thank you Mara, for making my divorce as swift and painless as it could possibly have been! A+++++++++++++++++++++ rating

Bonnie
January 24, 2018

Upon arriving in South Florida I found myself at the precipice of having to end a long term marriage. Unaccustomed to being extraordinarily emotional and confused, I was referred to Mara by a friend and before the end of our initial consultation, I felt a great weight had been lifted and realized I had someone in my corner. From the initial consult through the final decree and beyond, her compassionate yet no nonsense approach provided clear direction and expectations to come to a swift and equitable solution, while having the professional expertise to successfully navigate through the twists and turns that typically accompany the separation of families and assets. A true example of integrity, Mara Bernstein is a diamond in sea of shiny trinkets.

Lisa
January 4, 2018

Look no further! Mara Bernstein is the number one divorce attorney in South Florida! She helped make a difficult time a whole lot easier and less stressful. After four years of getting nowhere in settling my divorce, I needed a new attorney. I searched the Internet and did my research to find the lawyer who had the best recommendations. That is how I discovered Mara! She accomplished more in four months than my other two attorneys did in four years. Mara is the type of lawyer every client wants, and all other lawyers strive to be like. It is no coincidence that Mara has the utmost respect and admiration from her clients and anybody who knows her. Ever since the initial consultation, I felt confident and knew, regardless of the challenges, that Mara would come through for me. She was very understanding and patiently answered all of my questions. I sensed empathy immediately and felt safe with her. Mara’s hard work, relentless effort and persistence resulted in a positive outcome. The advice and representation I received was everything I had hoped for. Mara went above and beyond the call of duty to resolve everything as quickly and fairly as possible. Her confidence and assurance helped me tremendously in coping with the process, yet she was always truthful and forthright. I was kept in the loop and was educated and informed. Mara’s professionalism was impressive, but what really set her apart from most attorneys was her sincere caring and concern. I had never met an attorney with the heart, compassion and honesty that she had. Mara is truly a credit to her profession, and her great integrity and character remains unprecedented!! Again, words alone do not express the magnitude of my gratitude for all of her endless hours of support!!! I highly recommend Mara to others in need of an outstanding divorce attorney. She is one of the kindest, brightest and most incredible lawyers I have ever known.

anonymous
June 13, 2017

Mara's no nonsense approach helped keep the whole process on track and moving along. Her advice was key in getting the whole process to a fair completion within a very succinct time frame.

Elissa
December 29, 2021

Mara is dynamite! She is thorough, incredibly intelligent, a master negotiator, reliable, and understanding. My divorce was extremely complicated and very unpleasant and Mara held my hand every step of the way. She worked hard to keep my case, which should of been in the courts out of them! She stands her ground and will fight as if you’re case is the only one she is working on. I strongly recommend Mara!

Cc
December 22, 2021

Mara is amazing, she’s professional and relatable. She always has your best Interest at heart but won’t make you waste time just to bill you. She’s effective and good at what she does.

Alexander
December 22, 2021

Mara, is exceptional! She is amazingly patient, understanding, direct, ultra professional. The whole process, from start to finish, she handled with incredible smoothness and efficiency. She has an incredible capacity for empathy and understanding. Her depth of knowledge is solid - she was able to guide me through the dissolution process with enviable clarity. The whole process was daunting to me, but Mara put me at ease right off the bat, explaining in simple language the steps necessary with such clarity that it made me appreciate her even more. Every legalese mumbo-jumbo was explained simply and accessibly. I also appreciated how wonderfully human and warm Mara is. Not only is she razor-sharp-brilliant, she is also a person with a huge heart! I will remain forever grateful to her!!

Eileen Fuentes
December 22, 2021

Ms. Berstein represented me in my divorce and made what is a very unpleasant process, very doable. In addition, Ms Berstein was conscientious of the use of professional hours to ensure the costs were also managed. Ms. Bernstein is an exceptional attorney and one who I would recommend unequivocally for anyone in my family or friends needing legal representation in family related mayters

Faigie
January 5, 2021

Mara is a true professional; dedicated to helping her clients navigate the law seamlessly and painlessly. She is more than just a lawyer; she is a true guidance and advocate to her clients, and is a superstar lawyer to contend with! I admire Mara so much and recommend her wholeheartedly.

Laura
July 25, 2019

I hired Mara for my divorce. I knew when I met her and spoke about my case that she was the one for me. She not only knows the law, but she is compassionate and knowledgeable about the emotions one feels during such a stressful time. She was honest and always took the time to make sure I understood the process and my options. My case is still open post divorce and I know I can count on Mara to continue to resolve any issues that may arise.

Meredith
June 22, 2019

Choosing Mara Bernstein as my divorce attorney was the best decision I ever could have made! Going through this process I was unsure as to who I would find to represent me. I knew I wanted someone strong and who would go to bat for me but at the same time I wanted the process to be as amicable as possible and done with tact and empathy. The moment I met Mara, I knew I had found an angel. She is class personified and is elegant and smiles big with a twinkle in her eye. She allayed my fears in our consultation about the process and I knew then and there she was hired. She is thorough, super smart and made me feel totally safe with her at my side. She truly cares about her clients. She carefully thought about each step we took, taking into consideration the point of view of our children, which was important to everyone. She looked at things from the big picture and guided me in ways I would not have been able to see myself. She was with me the entire step of the way. Her communication skills were excellent via calls, text and email throughout. Her staff are amazing too, so it was working with the whole team that was fantastic as well. I can't say enough good things about Mara...I feel completely lucky that I was able to have her as my attorney; I would recommend her to anyone. Happy to speak to anyone who needs a reference for Mara but her sparkling reputation and reviews say it all. Mara is the best out there and gives the profession a good name! The bar is lucky to have her as a member! Thank you Mara, for making my divorce as swift and painless as it could possibly have been! A+++++++++++++++++++++ rating

Bonnie
January 24, 2018

Upon arriving in South Florida I found myself at the precipice of having to end a long term marriage. Unaccustomed to being extraordinarily emotional and confused, I was referred to Mara by a friend and before the end of our initial consultation, I felt a great weight had been lifted and realized I had someone in my corner. From the initial consult through the final decree and beyond, her compassionate yet no nonsense approach provided clear direction and expectations to come to a swift and equitable solution, while having the professional expertise to successfully navigate through the twists and turns that typically accompany the separation of families and assets. A true example of integrity, Mara Bernstein is a diamond in sea of shiny trinkets.

Lisa
January 4, 2018

Look no further! Mara Bernstein is the number one divorce attorney in South Florida! She helped make a difficult time a whole lot easier and less stressful. After four years of getting nowhere in settling my divorce, I needed a new attorney. I searched the Internet and did my research to find the lawyer who had the best recommendations. That is how I discovered Mara! She accomplished more in four months than my other two attorneys did in four years. Mara is the type of lawyer every client wants, and all other lawyers strive to be like. It is no coincidence that Mara has the utmost respect and admiration from her clients and anybody who knows her. Ever since the initial consultation, I felt confident and knew, regardless of the challenges, that Mara would come through for me. She was very understanding and patiently answered all of my questions. I sensed empathy immediately and felt safe with her. Mara’s hard work, relentless effort and persistence resulted in a positive outcome. The advice and representation I received was everything I had hoped for. Mara went above and beyond the call of duty to resolve everything as quickly and fairly as possible. Her confidence and assurance helped me tremendously in coping with the process, yet she was always truthful and forthright. I was kept in the loop and was educated and informed. Mara’s professionalism was impressive, but what really set her apart from most attorneys was her sincere caring and concern. I had never met an attorney with the heart, compassion and honesty that she had. Mara is truly a credit to her profession, and her great integrity and character remains unprecedented!! Again, words alone do not express the magnitude of my gratitude for all of her endless hours of support!!! I highly recommend Mara to others in need of an outstanding divorce attorney. She is one of the kindest, brightest and most incredible lawyers I have ever known.

anonymous
June 13, 2017

Mara's no nonsense approach helped keep the whole process on track and moving along. Her advice was key in getting the whole process to a fair completion within a very succinct time frame.

Elissa
December 29, 2021

Mara is dynamite! She is thorough, incredibly intelligent, a master negotiator, reliable, and understanding. My divorce was extremely complicated and very unpleasant and Mara held my hand every step of the way. She worked hard to keep my case, which should of been in the courts out of them! She stands her ground and will fight as if you’re case is the only one she is working on. I strongly recommend Mara!

Cc
December 22, 2021

Mara is amazing, she’s professional and relatable. She always has your best Interest at heart but won’t make you waste time just to bill you. She’s effective and good at what she does.

Alexander
December 22, 2021

Mara, is exceptional! She is amazingly patient, understanding, direct, ultra professional. The whole process, from start to finish, she handled with incredible smoothness and efficiency. She has an incredible capacity for empathy and understanding. Her depth of knowledge is solid - she was able to guide me through the dissolution process with enviable clarity. The whole process was daunting to me, but Mara put me at ease right off the bat, explaining in simple language the steps necessary with such clarity that it made me appreciate her even more. Every legalese mumbo-jumbo was explained simply and accessibly. I also appreciated how wonderfully human and warm Mara is. Not only is she razor-sharp-brilliant, she is also a person with a huge heart! I will remain forever grateful to her!!

Eileen Fuentes
December 22, 2021

Ms. Berstein represented me in my divorce and made what is a very unpleasant process, very doable. In addition, Ms Berstein was conscientious of the use of professional hours to ensure the costs were also managed. Ms. Bernstein is an exceptional attorney and one who I would recommend unequivocally for anyone in my family or friends needing legal representation in family related mayters

Faigie
January 5, 2021

Mara is a true professional; dedicated to helping her clients navigate the law seamlessly and painlessly. She is more than just a lawyer; she is a true guidance and advocate to her clients, and is a superstar lawyer to contend with! I admire Mara so much and recommend her wholeheartedly.

Laura
July 25, 2019

I hired Mara for my divorce. I knew when I met her and spoke about my case that she was the one for me. She not only knows the law, but she is compassionate and knowledgeable about the emotions one feels during such a stressful time. She was honest and always took the time to make sure I understood the process and my options. My case is still open post divorce and I know I can count on Mara to continue to resolve any issues that may arise.

Meredith
June 22, 2019

Choosing Mara Bernstein as my divorce attorney was the best decision I ever could have made! Going through this process I was unsure as to who I would find to represent me. I knew I wanted someone strong and who would go to bat for me but at the same time I wanted the process to be as amicable as possible and done with tact and empathy. The moment I met Mara, I knew I had found an angel. She is class personified and is elegant and smiles big with a twinkle in her eye. She allayed my fears in our consultation about the process and I knew then and there she was hired. She is thorough, super smart and made me feel totally safe with her at my side. She truly cares about her clients. She carefully thought about each step we took, taking into consideration the point of view of our children, which was important to everyone. She looked at things from the big picture and guided me in ways I would not have been able to see myself. She was with me the entire step of the way. Her communication skills were excellent via calls, text and email throughout. Her staff are amazing too, so it was working with the whole team that was fantastic as well. I can't say enough good things about Mara...I feel completely lucky that I was able to have her as my attorney; I would recommend her to anyone. Happy to speak to anyone who needs a reference for Mara but her sparkling reputation and reviews say it all. Mara is the best out there and gives the profession a good name! The bar is lucky to have her as a member! Thank you Mara, for making my divorce as swift and painless as it could possibly have been! A+++++++++++++++++++++ rating

Bonnie
January 24, 2018

Upon arriving in South Florida I found myself at the precipice of having to end a long term marriage. Unaccustomed to being extraordinarily emotional and confused, I was referred to Mara by a friend and before the end of our initial consultation, I felt a great weight had been lifted and realized I had someone in my corner. From the initial consult through the final decree and beyond, her compassionate yet no nonsense approach provided clear direction and expectations to come to a swift and equitable solution, while having the professional expertise to successfully navigate through the twists and turns that typically accompany the separation of families and assets. A true example of integrity, Mara Bernstein is a diamond in sea of shiny trinkets.

Lisa
January 4, 2018

Look no further! Mara Bernstein is the number one divorce attorney in South Florida! She helped make a difficult time a whole lot easier and less stressful. After four years of getting nowhere in settling my divorce, I needed a new attorney. I searched the Internet and did my research to find the lawyer who had the best recommendations. That is how I discovered Mara! She accomplished more in four months than my other two attorneys did in four years. Mara is the type of lawyer every client wants, and all other lawyers strive to be like. It is no coincidence that Mara has the utmost respect and admiration from her clients and anybody who knows her. Ever since the initial consultation, I felt confident and knew, regardless of the challenges, that Mara would come through for me. She was very understanding and patiently answered all of my questions. I sensed empathy immediately and felt safe with her. Mara’s hard work, relentless effort and persistence resulted in a positive outcome. The advice and representation I received was everything I had hoped for. Mara went above and beyond the call of duty to resolve everything as quickly and fairly as possible. Her confidence and assurance helped me tremendously in coping with the process, yet she was always truthful and forthright. I was kept in the loop and was educated and informed. Mara’s professionalism was impressive, but what really set her apart from most attorneys was her sincere caring and concern. I had never met an attorney with the heart, compassion and honesty that she had. Mara is truly a credit to her profession, and her great integrity and character remains unprecedented!! Again, words alone do not express the magnitude of my gratitude for all of her endless hours of support!!! I highly recommend Mara to others in need of an outstanding divorce attorney. She is one of the kindest, brightest and most incredible lawyers I have ever known.

anonymous
June 13, 2017

Mara's no nonsense approach helped keep the whole process on track and moving along. Her advice was key in getting the whole process to a fair completion within a very succinct time frame.

Elissa
December 29, 2021

Mara is dynamite! She is thorough, incredibly intelligent, a master negotiator, reliable, and understanding. My divorce was extremely complicated and very unpleasant and Mara held my hand every step of the way. She worked hard to keep my case, which should of been in the courts out of them! She stands her ground and will fight as if you’re case is the only one she is working on. I strongly recommend Mara!

Cc
December 22, 2021

Mara is amazing, she’s professional and relatable. She always has your best Interest at heart but won’t make you waste time just to bill you. She’s effective and good at what she does.

Alexander
December 22, 2021

Mara, is exceptional! She is amazingly patient, understanding, direct, ultra professional. The whole process, from start to finish, she handled with incredible smoothness and efficiency. She has an incredible capacity for empathy and understanding. Her depth of knowledge is solid - she was able to guide me through the dissolution process with enviable clarity. The whole process was daunting to me, but Mara put me at ease right off the bat, explaining in simple language the steps necessary with such clarity that it made me appreciate her even more. Every legalese mumbo-jumbo was explained simply and accessibly. I also appreciated how wonderfully human and warm Mara is. Not only is she razor-sharp-brilliant, she is also a person with a huge heart! I will remain forever grateful to her!!

Eileen Fuentes
December 22, 2021

Ms. Berstein represented me in my divorce and made what is a very unpleasant process, very doable. In addition, Ms Berstein was conscientious of the use of professional hours to ensure the costs were also managed. Ms. Bernstein is an exceptional attorney and one who I would recommend unequivocally for anyone in my family or friends needing legal representation in family related mayters

Faigie
January 5, 2021

Mara is a true professional; dedicated to helping her clients navigate the law seamlessly and painlessly. She is more than just a lawyer; she is a true guidance and advocate to her clients, and is a superstar lawyer to contend with! I admire Mara so much and recommend her wholeheartedly.

Laura
July 25, 2019

I hired Mara for my divorce. I knew when I met her and spoke about my case that she was the one for me. She not only knows the law, but she is compassionate and knowledgeable about the emotions one feels during such a stressful time. She was honest and always took the time to make sure I understood the process and my options. My case is still open post divorce and I know I can count on Mara to continue to resolve any issues that may arise.

Meredith
June 22, 2019

Choosing Mara Bernstein as my divorce attorney was the best decision I ever could have made! Going through this process I was unsure as to who I would find to represent me. I knew I wanted someone strong and who would go to bat for me but at the same time I wanted the process to be as amicable as possible and done with tact and empathy. The moment I met Mara, I knew I had found an angel. She is class personified and is elegant and smiles big with a twinkle in her eye. She allayed my fears in our consultation about the process and I knew then and there she was hired. She is thorough, super smart and made me feel totally safe with her at my side. She truly cares about her clients. She carefully thought about each step we took, taking into consideration the point of view of our children, which was important to everyone. She looked at things from the big picture and guided me in ways I would not have been able to see myself. She was with me the entire step of the way. Her communication skills were excellent via calls, text and email throughout. Her staff are amazing too, so it was working with the whole team that was fantastic as well. I can't say enough good things about Mara...I feel completely lucky that I was able to have her as my attorney; I would recommend her to anyone. Happy to speak to anyone who needs a reference for Mara but her sparkling reputation and reviews say it all. Mara is the best out there and gives the profession a good name! The bar is lucky to have her as a member! Thank you Mara, for making my divorce as swift and painless as it could possibly have been! A+++++++++++++++++++++ rating

Bonnie
January 24, 2018

Upon arriving in South Florida I found myself at the precipice of having to end a long term marriage. Unaccustomed to being extraordinarily emotional and confused, I was referred to Mara by a friend and before the end of our initial consultation, I felt a great weight had been lifted and realized I had someone in my corner. From the initial consult through the final decree and beyond, her compassionate yet no nonsense approach provided clear direction and expectations to come to a swift and equitable solution, while having the professional expertise to successfully navigate through the twists and turns that typically accompany the separation of families and assets. A true example of integrity, Mara Bernstein is a diamond in sea of shiny trinkets.

Lisa
January 4, 2018

Look no further! Mara Bernstein is the number one divorce attorney in South Florida! She helped make a difficult time a whole lot easier and less stressful. After four years of getting nowhere in settling my divorce, I needed a new attorney. I searched the Internet and did my research to find the lawyer who had the best recommendations. That is how I discovered Mara! She accomplished more in four months than my other two attorneys did in four years. Mara is the type of lawyer every client wants, and all other lawyers strive to be like. It is no coincidence that Mara has the utmost respect and admiration from her clients and anybody who knows her. Ever since the initial consultation, I felt confident and knew, regardless of the challenges, that Mara would come through for me. She was very understanding and patiently answered all of my questions. I sensed empathy immediately and felt safe with her. Mara’s hard work, relentless effort and persistence resulted in a positive outcome. The advice and representation I received was everything I had hoped for. Mara went above and beyond the call of duty to resolve everything as quickly and fairly as possible. Her confidence and assurance helped me tremendously in coping with the process, yet she was always truthful and forthright. I was kept in the loop and was educated and informed. Mara’s professionalism was impressive, but what really set her apart from most attorneys was her sincere caring and concern. I had never met an attorney with the heart, compassion and honesty that she had. Mara is truly a credit to her profession, and her great integrity and character remains unprecedented!! Again, words alone do not express the magnitude of my gratitude for all of her endless hours of support!!! I highly recommend Mara to others in need of an outstanding divorce attorney. She is one of the kindest, brightest and most incredible lawyers I have ever known.

anonymous
June 13, 2017

Mara's no nonsense approach helped keep the whole process on track and moving along. Her advice was key in getting the whole process to a fair completion within a very succinct time frame.