Practice Areas: Real Estate, Appellate, Family Law; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1982
Education: University of Miami School of Law
Details
Licensed to practice in Florida since 1982, Deborah B. Marks serves as an attorney and counselor at Deborah Marks, PLLC, in Miami, Florida. Basing her practice in Southeast Florida, her practice encompasses matters regarding family law, including trusts and litigation. She is board-certified by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and has represented clients in both federal and state courts in several appellate matters.
Graduating magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University, Ms. Marks completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and business administration in 1979. She went on to secure her Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1982. Focused on alleviating the difficulties of clients who are fighting for their rights, she has proactively worked toward creating legislation in the arenas of family law and real estate property.
An active member of the Florida legal community, Ms. Marks has chaired legislation committees that wrote the rules governing family law and those concerning the Appellate Board Certification. She understands the significance of the cases she takes up and the impact their outcome can have on the lives of her clients.
A testament to her skills and proficiency in the field, Ms. Marks has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and earned several other coveted recognitions. Compassionate in her approach to each of her clients, she puts forth a fierce fight before the court and stands by her clients throughout their litigation journey.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Real Estate: Consumer, Appellate, Family Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Appeals, Child Support, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Law, Landlord/Tenant, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Mortgage & Refinance, Name Change, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Short Sale, Trusts, Wills
First Admitted: 1982, Florida
- State of Florida since 1982
- Executive Council of The Florida Bar’s Family Law section
- Certified by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education in appellate practice
- Recognized and Distinguished as a President’s Circle Member in the Top Attorneys of North America 2020-2021 Edition
- Top Rated Appellate Attorney in Miami
- Florida Super Lawyers list each year since 2011
- AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Vanderbilt University, B.A, magna cum laude
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2025
Certificates and credentials
Appellate Practice