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Barry I. Finkel is a veteran family law and divorce attorney and experienced litigator singularly focused on his clients and achieving outstanding results. He began his practice in Fort Lauderdale / Broward County, Florida, in 1983. He is recognized as one of the finest matrimonial lawyers in South Florida.

Mr. Finkel’s experience in the areas of divorce and family law allows the firm to expertly advise clients on the entire marital cycle, from premarital and post-marital agreements, to complex litigation, marital estate valuation, equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, alimony child support and post-divorce enforcement and modifications. His knowledge, expertise and experience help clients manage their lives before, during and after divorce.

Though sensitive to the emotional and financial considerations of his clients, Barry works tirelessly and aggressively and enjoys a reputation as a tough and successful legal force in South Florida.

A long-time Broward County resident, Barry is a family man and contributes to the community. He brings a foundation of family stability to each case. A father of three children, Barry knows the importance of preventing a divorce from causing serious, irreparable damage to the family.

Barry received his Bachelors of Science in Management from Tulane University (1980) and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University School of Law (1983). He is admitted to the Florida Bar and all courts of this state, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, the US Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit. A respected leader among his peers, Barry was a Member of the Judicial Nominating Committee, 4th District Court of Appeals, and held the posts of Chair of the Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association, and its Bench Bar Liaison Committee. He also served as a Director of the Broward County Bar Association, and as a Member of The Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee.

Barry is AV-rated by Martindale Hubble, the organization’s highest possible rating. In more than 25 years of practice in South Florida, his clients, colleagues and peers have grown to respect Barry’s depth of knowledge in Family Law – and his experience in the courtroom and in the mediation and negotiation process. He also was named by the South Florida Legal Guide as a top Family Law Attorney.

Litigation Percentage

• 85% of Practice Devoted to Divorce Litigation
• 15% of Practice Devoted to Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Honors and Awards

• AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
• SuperLawyer

With Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from Cornell University and a Law Degree from Brooklyn Law School, Mara began her career in 1988 as divorce litigation attorney with a preeminent New York City Divorce Law firm, representing celebrities and public figures in high asset divorce and child custody matters. 

Presently, Mara is the Managing Partner of the Boca Raton office of The Law Offices of Barry I. Finkel, PA, a Marital and Family Law firm with offices in Ft Lauderdale and Boca Raton. Mara’s practice focuses exclusively on divorce, child custody and relocation, equitable distribution, alimony, child support and Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements. 

Mara understands that divorce and family law matters are not “one size fits all”. For this reason, Mara assesses her client’s needs, objectives and goals and clearly lays out a strategy and legal approach designed to create positive results for her clients while minimizing the impacts of divorce. In addition to her years as a seasoned divorce litigator, Mara is an accredited and well-regarded Collaborative Divorce Attorney and trained Divorce Mediator. Mara is also a Guardian Ad Litem representing the rights of children in high conflict divorce cases. 

Her clients have described her as an available, advocate who gets results without unnecessary fees and drama. Opposing counsel describe Mara as unwavering and relentless in pursuit of her client’s interests. 

Additionally, Mara is on the Membership Board of The South Palm Beach County Collaborative Law Group, a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Florida Association of Collaborative Professionals, a former Board of Trustee of the Faulk Center for Counseling and currently, a member of the Faulk Center for Counseling Professional Advisory Council, and a founding member of the Sophia Grace Fund and Free Arts of NYC.

Bar Admissions: Florida and New York 

Education: Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York . J.D. and Cornell University, Baccalaureate degree 

Professional Associations and Memberships

• The Florida Bar, Family Law Section Mediation and Collaborative Law Committee
• The New York State Bar Association
• South Palm Beach County Bar Association
• Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• My Collaborative Team
• South County Bar Association: Family Law Section
• Broward County Bar: Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Family Law Section