Norman Marcus has been practicing law for more than forty years in Plantation. Marcus handles all aspects of family law, as well as wills & probate and a range of real estate and business and commercial matters. He is experienced in both the courtroom and at the negotiation table, and is adept at alternative forms of dispute resolution.
Mr. Marcus has accepted pro bono cases from Legal Aid to assist low-income residents of Broward County for over thirty years. During that time, he has consistently taken a new pro bono cases almost every year, demonstrating his generosity and willingness to serve the community. He has primarily assisted survivors of domestic violence with resolving their family law issues, including obtaining restraining orders and divorces. His work has helped many survivors to flee their abusers and establish independence from abusive relationships. Since 1989, he has volunteered over 400 pro bono hours.
Marcus was born in New York, NY and earned his Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Marcus was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1975. Since then, he has been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, a qualified arbitrator, and is well-versed in collaborative law.
Mr. Marcus is not only doing magnificent things for our organization but in the community. His extensive community involvement includes maintaining active memberships in the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc., and Broward Lawyers Care. He was a charter member of the Collaborative Family Law Professionals of South Florida. In recognition of his work, Mr. Marcus has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating, signifying the highest levels of professional excellence and ethical standards.