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Atty. Mara Bernstein

Atty. Mara Bernstein

In addition to her Florida private Family and Marital law practice, The Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A. Mara Bernstein is Of Counsel to Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, practicing Matrimonial and Family Law in both the firm’s Florida and New York offices.

Boca Raton Boca Raton 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (561) 680-6997

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About Mara Bernstein at a glance

Mara Bernstein is an attorney based in Boca Raton, Florida, practforg at The Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.. They haand 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and Florida (2012). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1988) and Cornell University (B.S., 1985). Serands clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • In addition to her Florida private Family and Marital law practice, The Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A
  • Mara Bernstein is Of Counsel to Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, practicing Matrimonial and Family Law in both the firm’s Florida and New York offices
  • Mara’s practice focuses exclusively on private divorce
  • the negotiation and drafting of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, divorce consulting, pre-divorce divorce strategic planning and consulting
  • Mara began her career in 1988 as a divorce litigation attorney with a preeminent New York City divorce law firm, representing clients in high-asset divorce and child custody matters after attaining her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and her law degree from Brooklyn Law School
  • After years of witnessing the emotional and financial devastation divorce litigation had on her clients and their families, Mara now provides her clients with private, productive, and efficient out-of-court alternatives to expensive, prolonged, and often destructive divorce litigation
  • Mara understands that divorce and family law matters are not “one size fits all.” For this reason, Mara assesses her clients’ needs, objectives, and goals and clearly lays out a strategy and legal approach designed to create the best results possible while minimizing the negative impacts of divorce
  • In addition to her years as a seasoned divorce litigator, Mara is an Accredited Collaborative Divorce attorney, a member of the Elite Collaborative Divorce Training team, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified divorce mediator
  • She is also a guardian ad litem representing the rights of children in high-conflict divorce cases
  • Her clients describe her as “very accessible,” and an “advocate who gets results without unnecessary fees and drama.” Opposing counsel describe Mara as“respected and unwavering and relentless in pursuit of her clients’ interests”

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Boca Raton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Mara Bernstein's law office located?
Mara Bernstein's law practice is located in Boca Raton, Florida. The firm is The Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Mara Bernstein practiced law?
Mara Bernstein has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Mara Bernstein go to law school?
Mara Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Mara Bernstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1988
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
Florida
Admitted: 2012

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