Orlando Family Law Attorney Tom Marks recently appeared on Dexter Sanders’ radio show: Back 2 God. For those who don’t know, Dexter (pictured below) is known in the Central Florida community as an evangelist, author, educator and international speaker.
The two met through the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce after an introduction by Chamber Co-President, Bristan Heaven. Both Dexter and Tom are members of this non-denominational organization that serves Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia and Brevard counties. Attorney Tom Marks has been recognized as the longest running continuous member of the Chamber – he joined in 2003. Dexter invited Tom on his Back 2 God radio show to share his approach to Family Law as a Christian Attorney and how Tom’s faith has influenced The Marks Law Firm, P.A. – Family Law & Divorce Attorneys.
Dexter: Tom, your firm’s Mission Statement is “To Honor God and Faithfully Represent our Clients with Great Leadership, Attitude, Excellence and Teamwork.” And your Core Values are listed on your website: Integrity, Heart for the Client – Going the Extra Mile, Excellence in Work Product/Timely, Great Teamwork, Great Attitude, Continuous Improvement/Growth, Leadership Abilities, Humility, Creativity/Strategic Thinking, and Healthy Boundaries. What inspired your Mission Statement and Core Values for The Marks Law Firm?
Tom: About 10 years after I started The Marks Law Firm, I felt led to come up with a Mission Statement and establish Core Values that would be the foundation of how our Team operates and interacts with our Clients and each other. Both our Mission Statement and Core Values are based on biblical principles. I believe leadership is the beginning of everything. And I’m a big fan of John Maxwell. He says everything rises and falls on leadership. And who’s our best example? The ultimate example is Jesus.
Dexter: How long has The Marks Law Firm been in business and how do you incorporate your Mission Statement and Core Values while engaging with your Clients?
Tom: I started The Marks Law Firm on March 1, 1992. I’ve always had a really strong, positive attitude. In my mind, there’s always a solution. There’s always a way to overcome. And my Clients look to me to provide solutions. And I know God wants us to practice law with humility, hope and other Core Values that we’ve talked about.
Dexter: Listeners, Tom is a true man of God. Tom, please tell us more about your approach reconciliation in Family Law.
Tom: Our Team believes in the power and possibility of reconciliation. After all, as believers, God calls us to forgive. So, when potential Clients come to us and are interested in saving the marriage, we can refer them to trusted Christian Counselors in our community. Of course, there are circumstances where Divorce is unfortunately inevitable for a number of reasons. However, we are focused on honoring God through the process and prioritizing the minor children.
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