Marks & West PA - Miami, FL
Marks and West PA is an elite Miami marital and family law boutique founded in 1997, renowned for Board Certified trial advocacy, collaborative divorce leadership, and sophisticated counsel in high-net-worth property division and international custody disputes.
Elite Marital and Family Law Advocacy in Downtown Miami
When significant financial wealth, complex corporate assets, or sensitive family dynamics are at stake during a marital transition, retaining distinguished legal counsel is indispensable. Situated on the 34th floor of One Biscayne Tower at 2 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, Marks and West PA stands among South Florida most respected family law practices. Founded in 1997 by prominent attorneys Evan R. Marks and Carolyn W. West, the firm provides premier representation in matrimonial litigation, collaborative family dispute resolution, and international custody proceedings.
Whether you need to find an attorney for high-stakes divorce litigation or seek a confidential resolution through collaborative divorce, Marks and West PA delivers unmatched sophistication. Founding partner Evan Marks has practiced law since 1981 and has been Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar since 1995. A past president of the Florida Bar Family Law Section and Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, Mr. Marks brings exceptional acumen to every client representation.
Sophisticated Legal Representation Across Family Law Matters
Marks and West PA provides bespoke counsel across high-net-worth domestic relations, complex financial dissolutions, and interstate child advocacy:
- Divorce lawyers: Discrete representation in contested and uncontested dissolution of marriage involving substantial estates, executive compensation, and business valuations.
- Divorce and family law lawyers: Strategic litigation and negotiation concerning complex equitable distribution, hidden asset investigations, forensic accounting, and spousal maintenance.
- Collaborative family law: Non-adversarial dispute resolution empowering spouses to negotiate binding financial and parenting agreements privately outside of court.
- Child custody lawyers: Resolving contentious parental responsibility conflicts, drafting detailed timesharing arrangements, and litigating interstate custody under the UCCJEA.
- International child custody and Hague Convention: Authoritative representation in cross-border parental disputes, international abduction under the Hague Convention, and jurisdictional conflicts.
- Child support lawyers: Calculating structured child support determinations for high-earning professionals, addressing private education and healthcare trusts.
- Prenuptial agreement lawyers: Designing comprehensive premarital and postnuptial agreements crafted to safeguard inherited wealth and separate properties.
- Domestic violence lawyers: Urgent representation in seeking or defending against domestic abuse protective orders and emergency injunctions.
Recognized Legal Preeminence and Respected Leadership
What elevates Marks and West PA is a rare combination of courtroom mastery and collaborative problem-solving. Holding the highest AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and continuously recognized among Florida Super Lawyers since 2007, the firm attorneys are respected by judges and colleagues across Florida and internationally. Partner Carolyn W. West brings extensive experience in appellate practice and matrimonial law, providing thorough research and meticulous brief writing in complex appeals.
Clients seeking to hire an attorney for high-exposure family conflicts receive confidential, partner-level attention and strategic guidance tailored to their personal objectives. With bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish, Marks and West PA represents prominent corporate leaders, athletes, entertainers, and professionals throughout Miami-Dade County and globally.
Schedule a Private Marital Law Consultation
Protecting your family assets, parental bonds, and personal privacy requires strategic foresight and proven trial capability. If you need a lawyer urgently to manage an impending marital dissolution or complex custody conflict, consult an experienced attorney at Marks and West PA today. Contact their One Biscayne Tower office to schedule a confidential legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Central Business District in Downtown Miami, directly overlooking Biscayne Bay and adjacent to Bayfront Park.
Building Location
This is a 39-story Class A office skyscraper known as One Biscayne Tower. It is situated on South Biscayne Boulevard, close to landmarks like the Kaseya Center and nearby restaurants such as Tre Italian Bistro.
Parking Details
On-site parking is available in the integrated 7-story One Biscayne Tower Parking Garage, which offers hourly rates and valet options for visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Route 3 (Downtown Miami); nearest stop is at Biscayne Boulevard @ East Flagler Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the renovated main lobby of One Biscayne Tower, pass the security desk, and take the passenger elevators up to the 34th floor to reach the office on the 34th Floor.