MARKS LAW FIRM - Key Persons
Aimee joined The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys in August 2023. As our Firm Administrator, she manages the business side of our office. Being organized and methodical are some of Aimee's strengths that allow her to be successful in her role. Joining our Team has allowed her to work in an onsite setting once again, which she is grateful for. Aimee enjoys working with the members of this great Team and continuing to grow in her skills. In her free time, Aimee likes to spend time with her growing family, particularly her little nieces and nephews.
Amy Mitchell is a Family Law Attorney and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, as well as trained in Collaborative Divorce. She is committed to The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys Mission of honoring God and faithfully representing Clients, as well as employing the firm's Core Values. Teamwork, Integrity, Going the Extra Mile, Creativity/Strategic Thinking, and Excellence in Work Product/Timely are top of mind for Attorney Mitchell in serving her Clients on an individualized basis.
Amy is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy Law and the University of Windsor Law, where she received the unique dual J.D./LL.B law degrees. Meaning, she is licensed to practice in the State of Florida and Ontario, Canada.
Amy found her calling to Family Law during the years of experiencing her own contentious and litigious Divorce. She gained invaluable litigation experience and developed strong advocacy and negotiation skills, which she now utilizes to help Clients navigate their difficult situation to achieve the best possible outcome for them and their children.
As a Family Law Attorney, Amy truly listens to her Clients' expectations and goals while educating them about their rights and options to find solutions that align with their best interests. She knows, first-hand, how stressful Divorce/Court processes can be and shows the compassion and support that is needed to help Clients through their difficult situation. As a Mediator, Amy takes her Attorney hat off to become a neutral third party who listens and facilitates the communication between both sides to try and reach an amicable resolution.
Amy has three beautiful daughters who are the lights of her life. In her spare time, she loves writing and is currently in the process of becoming a published author of a true crime memoir. To pre-order her book, CLICK HERE.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Receptionist
Anthony joined The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys as a Legal Assistant/Receptionist in December 2023. As a Legal Assistant/Receptionist, he is responsible for maintaining our Attorney's calendars for events and appointments, preparing physical files for Client meetings, communicating with Clients, and assisting our Legal Team with case management. Organization, time management, and being a Team player contribute to Anthony's success in his role. He was drawn to The Marks Law Firm, P.A. due to our Christian values and a personal interest in Family Law. Anthony aspires to go to Law School to become an Attorney someday A fun fact about Anthony is he owns PlayStation 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Nicole first worked for Tom Marks while in law school and is delighted to work with him again as a practicing attorney, Of Counsel to The Marks Law Firm.
Tom's early model of practicing law with personal integrity; a strong work ethic; a commitment to excellence; and genuine compassion and respect for people set the tone for Nicole's career.
Nicole began her practice in Orlando and later moved to the Tampa Bay area where her roots in Tarpon Springs go back three generations, and where she currently resides.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist
Freddy joined The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys in December 2023 as an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. In her role, as an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, Freddy works closely with our Firm Administrator, facilitates billing, communicates with prospects and Clients via phone, prepares Client files for our Family Law Attorneys, and schedules initial consultations. With ten years of experience in her field, Freddy is known for being a Team player and has a genuine commitment to helping others. She is proud to work for The Marks Law Firm, P.A. and be part of a Team that encourages both personal and professional development. Something you may not know about Freddy is she played the violin from 2nd grade through middle school and the flute in middle school and high school.
Heather is the newest Attorney to join The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys. She has a passion for people and families and wants to serve them right where they are with the experience and knowledge she has. Originally from rural central NY, Heather moved to Florida with her family as a child and grew up in Lake County. Over the years, she has moved to Orange, Seminole, and Volusia but now resides in Brevard County with her husband Chris of 17 years and her youngest two children, Bethany and Manny.
Heather was a Divorced mother of two for years when she met Chris. The couple is a successful example of second marriages working through difficulties, clinging to the good, and overcoming obstacles associated with prior marriages and blended families to build a new life together.
For Heather, working for a Family Law firm is an opportunity to work with and serve people who are walking the hard road she herself has walked. Very few things in this life will have a greater impact than issues that influence families so for Heather, she values the trust her Clients place in her hands to help grow, heal, or preserve what is most precious - family life.
As a practitioner, providing peace of mind to Clients about their rights is fundamental for Heather. Not knowing what to do, what not to do, what can or cannot be done, or how Family Law works can be confusing to a Client. She believes that an Attorney who practices good communication and good counsel to Clients will calm fears, reduce anxiety, and expose real or empty threats. If reconciliation or healthy negotiations are possible from the start, she will work to objectively counsel families from that position early on. Her goal is not to push Clients into a courtroom. However, if reconciliation is not possible, or if negotiations or mediations fail to settle Clients' matters timely, she will move forward with both compassion and professionalism through the Litigation process.
Holly joined The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys as a Legal Assistant in December 2022. In March 2023, Holly was promoted to Paralegal. As a Paralegal, she helps our Family Law Attorneys navigate their caseloads. Doing so allows Holly to utilize her strengths - organization and problem solving. Holly believes our Team is the best part of working for The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys. Outside of work, Holly enjoys spending time with her daughter, Poppy.
Job Titles:
- Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist
Jessenia joined The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys in March 2016. As our Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist, she actively maintains the firm's presence on social media platforms and works closely with our Administrative and Legal Teams to promote who we are as a firm. Currently, Jessenia serves the firm in a remote capacity. Her self-discipline, timeliness, and creativity are imperative to the responsibilities related to her role. According to Jessenia, the best part about working for the firm is the ongoing communication among the Team. Everyone is inclusive and intentional about keeping each other informed. Outside of work, Jessenia enjoys reading and spending time with her niece and nephew.
Linda joined The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys in January 2013. As Director of Finance, her role entails tasks related to payroll, firm expenses, and all things financial. To successfully execute her responsibilities, Linda's strengths include timeliness, dedication to accuracy, as well as being detail oriented. In addition to Linda's position at the firm, she has worked as an emergency room nurse for 30+ years, and currently serves as the Nurse Manager at Choices Women's Clinic. Outside of work, Linda enjoys mentoring young women in her Church.
Matt is a seasoned divorce attorney having practiced family law for over 25 years, and tried cases in Orange, Seminole and Lake Counties, as well as in every level of the appellate court including the Florida Supreme Court. Matt's extensive knowledge of family laws and rules and his ability to apply that knowledge in the courtroom aids his clients in receiving more favorable judgments. Matt will confidently and assertively represent you with your case.
For clients who need legal advice, but cannot afford to retain an attorney, Matt can explain where you are in the legal process and steps that you can take to protect your interests. Clients can come in for consultations by the hour, or as needed. Matt is Collaboratively Trained and has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Mediator in both Family Law and Dependency Actions.
As part of Matt's involvement with the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and the Family Law Rules Committee, he was given the opportunity to contribute to the creation of Florida's Collaborative Process Act, Florida's Parenting Coordination Statute, Florida Statute 61.13002, as well as the creation or modification of several Florida Family Rules of Procedure and Florida Family Law Forms.
Outside of practicing family law, Matt has participated in several professional organizations including the Florida Bar Family Rules Committee, the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Florida Orange County Bar Association, The Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court, and the Florida Bar Association.
Ronald L. Sims, an Orlando native, joined The Marks Law Firm after many years operating his own firm as a sole practitioner. He began serving clients in Central Florida as an attorney in 1967. His legal career spans four decades during which he has worked in many facets of our system including working on legislative committees, representation before the Florida Supreme Court, the District Court of Appeal, Federal Court, and he has been a certified mediator for both family and civil matters, divorce mediator, family mediator and legal mediation for more than two decades.
Today, Mr. Sims primarily works in Family Law Litigation and as a Mediator for civil and family law disputes for divorce mediation, family mediation, and legal mediation. He has held office in many local charities and organizations over the years, and brings a personal warmth to his practice that is a refreshing change for those going though the difficulties of a family law conflict.
Rosemary joined The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys in August 2022. As a Paralegal, she assists our Family Law Attorneys within The Marks Law Firm with day-to-day legal tasks. Strong communication and organization skills contribute to Rosemary's success in her role. Working for the firm has exposed her to Family Law and she has enjoyed connecting with our Team. In her undergraduate college years, Rosemary received a full athletic scholarship and went on to play semi-professional basketball in Puerto Rico.
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Founding Partner
- Family Law Attorney
Tom is the founding partner of The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys. With more than 38 years of experience practicing law in Central Florida, Tom zealously represents his clients with integrity, dedication, and personal attention. Tom has built a solid reputation with his clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the Courts of Orange, Osceola, Lake, Brevard, Volusia, and Seminole Counties.
It is Tom's mission to be the best small family law firm in Central Florida. He is dedicated to excellence and has built a great team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants and support staff at The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys. Tom is committed to his clients, their well-being, and their goals. He sees success as a journey built on integrity, excellence and hard work. Tom cares deeply about his clients, their children, and their future success and significance.
If reconciliation is possible, he will support those efforts and what is best for the family. If he is called on to represent his clients' interests in Court, a Collaborative Case, Mediation, or elsewhere, he will be a zealous advocate, negotiator and wise counsel.
Tom has actively volunteered his time and efforts in the Orange County Bar and has taken over 28 pro bono Legal Aid Society cases to represent those who could not afford an Attorney. Tom has volunteered over 200 hours of professional services in pro bono work.