Wendy A. Mara J.D., M.B.A, CAP - Ormond Beach, FL
Attorney at Mara Law, P.A.
Probate Lawyers in Ormond Beach, FL
555 W. Granada Blvd. Ste. D-10 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 - 9490
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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17
Years
Experience
Ormond Beach Probate Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Probate
- Family Law
- Guardianship
- Estate Planning
- Business Law
- Civil Litigation
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Wendy A. Mara attended Stetson University where she was selected for Phi Beta Kappa, widely considered to be the nation’s most prestigious honor society. After graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1993, Ms. Mara taught language arts in both Volusia County public high schools and Father Lopez Catholic High School for 13 years combined. While teaching full time, she earned her MBA from the University of Central Florida in 2006. During her time in graduate school, she was selected for membership in Phi Kappa Phi, another of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies.
Deciding to pursue a legal career, she entered law school at Florida Coastal School of Law where she graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. While in law school, she was a teaching and research assistant, earned Dean’s Certificate for Pro Bono Work and became an award winning oralist for the Jessup International Moot Court Competition. Following graduation from law school, she was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2009 and entered the private practice of law in the Ormond Beach-Volusia and Flagler County area.
Mrs. Mara’s law practice is centered on family and domestic law, probate and wills, guardianship, and business matters. During her legal career, she has been recognized by her peers as a leader in the profession. She has served as Treasurer, Vice-President and President of the Volusia-Flagler Association for Women Lawyers. This organization honored Ms. Mara in 2015 with their Women of the Year Award for her work on behalf of women and children. Ms. Mara has also served as the Treasurer, Secretary, Vice-President, and President of the Volusia County Bar Association, and she currently serves as Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Volusia County Bar Association. Ms. Mara is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell in recognition of her ethics and legal knowledge and ability, and she has been designated a Rising Star in Family Law and Probate by Super Lawyers in 2016-2018.
Outside of the legal profession, Ms. Mara is an active leader in her community, involved in many activities and organizations. She is a former member of the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, winner of the 2013 Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award and former Chairperson of the PACE Center for Girls, Volusia-Flagler. Ms. Mara is also an active member of the Junior League of Daytona Beach and a volunteer for Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida where she donates her time to provide pro-bono legal assistance to low-income individuals. Living in Ormond Beach with her husband Robert and sons Robbie and Liam, she has six children and two grandchildren.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 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
Other Sources of Feedback About Wendy A. Mara J.D., M.B.A, CAP
Included on the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida, 2009
J.D.
Honors: Award-winning oralist for Jessup International Moot Court Competition
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: Certificate for Pro Bono Work
Honors: Certificate for Oral Advocacy
Honors: Certificate for Advanced Legal Writing and Research
Honors: Member, Phi Delta Phi international legal fraternity
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida, 2009
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Non Legal Education
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University of Central Florida,
Orlando,
Florida, 2006
M.B.A.
Honors: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi -
Stetson University,
DeLand,
Florida, 1993
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Member, academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa
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University of Central Florida,
Orlando,
Florida, 2006
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Mara & Mara, Attorney, 2010 to 2015
- Snell Legal, Associate, 2009 to 2010
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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Introduction to Marketing, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2009 to 2009
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Guardianship, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 2014
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Trusts and Estates, Edward Jones, 2011
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Paternity, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, 2016
- Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts, Plan Stronger with David Holland, 2017
Pro Bono Activities
- Court Appointed Guardian ad Litem in Volusia and Flagler Counties, 2012 - Present
- Community Services of Mid-Florida, 2010 - Present
- Estate Planning of the Fun Coast
- Past Chair, PACE Center for Girls,Volusia-Flagler
- Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Junior League
- Former Member, Leadership Committee of the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Former Board Director of the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Co-Chair, State Public Action Committee
Published Works
Articles
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Leading Counsel: Spotlights on the Top Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys, Remarkable Press, 2021
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2009
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2010
Other Affiliations
- Volusia County Bar Association, Past President 2016-2017, 2010 to 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 to Present
- American Bar Association
- Florida Bar
- Volusia County Bar Association
- Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyers
- Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida
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Contact
555 W. Granada Blvd.
Ste. D-10
Ormond Beach, FL 32174 - 9490
Phone: 386-661-8660
Email: Send a message
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