Wendy Mara | Ormond Beach Divorce & Family Lawyer

• Volusia County Bar Association Past President
  2016-2017 / 2010 - Present
• Dunn-Blount American Inn of Court Member
  Present
• Florida Bar Family Law Section and Real Property Probate and Trust Section
  Present
• Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyers Past President
  2010 - Present
• American Bar Association
• Florida Bar
• Volusia County Bar Association
• Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyers
• Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida

• AV Rating with Martindale Hubbell
• Super Lawyers Rising Star in Probate and Family Law
• Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida - for pro bono services
• Volusia Flager Association for Women Lawyers - Woman of the Year
• Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award

I represented a wife in a probate where the sister-in-law was the appointed personal representative. The sister-in-law did not have the wife's best interests at heart. I was able to ensure that the wife obtained her exempt personal property, the homestead, and the proceeds from an insurance claim on the homestead. The wife was very thankful and did not know that she was entitled to these assets.

I have built a successful practice by working with a team of caring and knowledgeable paralegals and legal assistants who work with our clients diligently. Our clients are the focus of our practice, and we do everything we can legally do to help our clients reach their goals in the case.

Clients should look for a lawyer with whom they can talk to and feel they have been heard. It is not enough for a lawyer to know the law; the lawyer needs to be able to explain the law in terms that are understandable to the client. The lawyer should always treat the client with respect and keep the client informed of the progress of the case. The lawyer should be well respected in the community and demonstrate knowledge in the particular area in which he or she is representing the client.

It is important for the lawyer to have an understanding of the local judge's requirements for filing documents and for attending hearings before the judge. It is also helpful when the lawyer knows the other attorneys involved in the case.

We have a client centered firm where we as a team treat each client with respect. Our focus is on discovering our clients' goals and explaining to them what is and what is not possible based on the law. We explain the options and the potential costs of each option, and we keep them informed each step of the process.

I love the fact that I am able to help people at a time of their greatest need. Clients put their trust in me to solve a life problem or issue, and I take that very seriously.

I am married with six children and three grandchildren. I am a Cub Scout Den Leader for my youngest son's den, and I am a purple belt in United Martial Arts. I also enjoy gardening and camping.

Over the years, I have served in many capacities on many local boards such as the Volusia County Bar Association, Volusia-Flagler Association for Women Lawyers, Ormond Chamber of Commerce, and Volusia-Flagler PACE Center for Girls. Currently, I am a pro bono attorney for Community Services of Mid-Florida and Council on Aging. I am a Den Leader with Cub Scout Pack 3074, and I serve on the Planned Giving Advisory Council for the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida.