Caveat emptor. I strongly believe everyone is good at heart. However, what I walked into was seemingly not a law firm. If you like hiring an attorney who files to have your house sold a year after it was sold, and a junior attorney who perhaps ruins your entire life because they are upset about their own lack of accountability, then go with Jonathon. Ask why you cannot leave a voicemail. Ask why there is no mechanism to make you aware of filings. I very strongly suggest due diligence. I think there are decent people here who may have indecent personal matters going on, but those were never disclosed to me and forced me into a financially untenable legal position. Withdrawing a day before he told me--and before the trial was complete--is client betrayal and unacceptable. read more

# A Devastating Failure of Advocacy During the Most Critical Time of My Life I am writing this review under my own name because people deserve to understand my experience. My litigation has now been ongoing for over two years, and since my representation by Jonathan Marks, I have consulted with multiple highly respected attorneys in Missouri regarding the events that occurred during my case really before it even started. The consistent concern I have heard is not simply about the outcome, but about the process, the lack of preparation, the lack of communication, and decisions that I believe were made without my informed consent. I hired an attorney to protect me during one of the most financially and personally catastrophic periods of my life. My companies were under attack, my financial world was unraveling, and I was navigating an extremely complex divorce and business matter involving significant assets and consequences. Despite the seriousness and complexity of the situation, critical decisions were made before a full financial record had even been developed before the court and before substantive divorce proceedings had truly begun. A temporary arrangement was entered that, in my view, mirrored major settlement terms and impacted significant rights and claims without the level of analysis, preparation, and consultation I expected from my counsel and in a hearing that it belonged. What remains most disturbing to me is how those decisions were reached. Negotiations and conversations occurred outside my presence and without my express authorization. My civil attorney, who was present and actively involved in related matters, was not brought into those discussions once. When I expressed that I wanted to address my concerns directly before the judge rather than simply accept what was being presented because. everything changed, I did not feel my position was advocated for. in fact I was yelled at while my entire life was on fire. Instead of receiving guidance and protection during a moment of extreme fear and distress, I felt pressured, unheard, and overwhelmed and expressed so. I was facing the potential loss of millions of dollars and years of work that I had built, and I needed an attorney who would fully explain my options, and aggressively protect my interests. No attorney can guarantee a perfect result. That is not my criticism. My criticism is that a client should never leave a critical proceeding feeling they did not understand the consequences of what they were agreeing to or that their own concerns were dismissed. He was fired shortly after I should have ran not walked away from this horrific attorney. The consequences of those decisions have been enormous. I continue to document what I believe exceeds seven figures in financial and business-related damages connected to this period of litigation. The professional, financial, and personal impact has been profound, and years later I am still uncovering and working to repair the damage and my case is not done due to this very event. Based on my experience, I would never retain Jonathan Marks again. If you are considering hiring him, I strongly encourage you to ask difficult questions, demand complete transparency, ensure all significant decisions are thoroughly explained, and make sure your own voice remains central in every major decision affecting your future. He only care about billing you and threatening you if you question his attitude. read more

I ended up hiring Jonathan Marks after dealing with another attorney. That attorney was a bit too busy to handle a complex custody case and I like when the person I'm paying is responsive and let's me know what is happening if I ask a question and not ignore me for days at a time. I spoke to several others in the area and Johnathan was the ONLY one to give me a straight and honest response about my case. He did not give me false hope by telling me I would get everything I asked for. He instead was realistic with me and he is extremely responsive! If I have any sort of issue he responds to my email so quickly and I know that is not the case for most family attorneys. We are still in the process of getting everything ready so I will update how it goes during hearings etc... but so far he's the right guy for the job. When I asked my original attorney about the three people I interviewed he hands down told me Mr. Marks was the way to go and he wouldn't drain my account like the other ones and he is very good at what he does. He is higher per hour than the others but I am perfectly willing to pay for an amazing attorney. He is well worth the money I will be spendings as time goes on. read more

Attorney Amy Bender-Levy is THE ONE you definitely would want on your divorce case. I was referred to Attorney Amy by one of my closest friends, and she has provided an outstanding and exceptional service. My divorce was finalized within three months. She communicates well and clear, she is very skilled and experienced in family laws, and she is accessible and always makes herself available to her clients. I hired Amy for my divorce case in March this year, she kept me informed on every step of the process and resolved any issues immediately. She is very sharp and does not waste time - for me, this is so critical. I am a type A and extremely busy with work. Attorney Amy has made this divorce process so seamless. I highly recommend her service to anyone who wants their divorce to be over timely and efficiently. read more

After 3 years of marriage I found myself in a position where I needed to get a divorce. The woman I had married completely changed in every way imaginable. At my initial visit I met with Mr. Jonathan Marks. He is a very knowledgeable and well versed attorney. Amy Bender-Levy was then assigned to my case by Mr. Marks. She is incredible. She is also VERY ethical. We had a very fair and amicable divorce. My ex's lawyer was trying to screw us over but Amy's presence in front of the judge earned us a property division outcome that I was VERY happy with. Amy kept the opposing counsel in check the entire time. The opposing counsel thought he was a local Irish hot shot but that's because there's not many family lawyers in his area of Chesterfield. It's kind of like saying he's the best looking girl in the circus. Amy Bender-Levy, "Thanks for keeping this divorce quick, fair and easy!" read more

I went to the Marks law firm after I was disappointed with another lawyer that was getting no results,and did not inform me about several things I needed to know. Once they took over,the divorce went quickly.I was very happy with the results,and was kept well informed,and felt comfortable asking questions. The marks firm has also helped with a family matter with my son.I have recommended two other people to their firm,and will continue to. julie kempf read more

I am completely satisfied with the work done for me by the Marks Law Firm. My attorney, Amy Bender-Levy is a skilled professional and she diligently prepared for my case. Because of this preparation and attention to detail, she won three cases for me including one with a GAL. I highly recommend the Marks Law Firm and in particular Amy Bender- Levy. Highly skilled and tremendously professional! read more