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Mediator Resume
Marcos Fernandez, Esq.
Professional Summary
Managing Attorney at Vacca Family Law Group, focuses on resolving complex family and matrimonial matters through non-adversarial methods. A certified mediator and trained Collaborative Divorce attorney, brings over a decade of matrimonial and commercial litigation experience to his mediation work.
Background provides deep insight into financial and property issues, allowing to guide clients toward durable, interest-based settlements outside of court. Has extensive experience with complex asset division, custody and parenting agreements, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and is committed to minimizing conflict, preserving privacy, and helping families reach sustainable resolutions.
Current Employer-Title
Vacca Family Law Group - Managing Attorney and Mediator
Profession
Attorney, Mediator
Work History
Managing Attorney / Mediator, Vacca Family Law Group, 2021 - Present.
Experience
Has substantial experience in family law mediation, including divorce and separation agreements, parenting plans, custody and child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and complex financial distributions. Work regularly involves high-net-worth families with sophisticated assets, including business interests, trusts, real estate, retirement accounts, and other complex holdings.
Mediator Experience
Has over five years of experience guiding couples through hundreds of high-stakes divorces as a mediator and consulting attorney in NYC. Helps high-net-worth families reach fair, durable agreements around children and finances while minimizing conflict and preserving future family relationships.
Representative Issues Handled as a Mediator
Divorce and separation
Parenting and custody
Child support
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Complex asset and debt division
Mediator Style & Process Preferences
Marcos’ mediation philosophy is grounded in respect, transparency, and informed decision-making. He views his role as both a neutral facilitator and an experienced legal guide, ensuring that all relevant issues are identified, discussed, and resolved in a comprehensive and thoughtful manner.
Technology Proficiency
Virtual Platforms Used: Zoom, Microsoft Teams
Comfort Level: All (In-Person / Virtual / Hybrid)
Education
Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law (J.D. - 2011); Pennsylvania State University (B.A., Political Science and Philosophy - 2008).
Professional Licenses
Admitted to the Bar: New York (2012); U.S. District Court: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (2012); U.S. Court of Appeals: Second Circuit.
IACP, Trained Collaborative Divorce Attorney (2021); Center for Understanding in Conflict, Certified Mediator (2021).
Professional Associations
Vice President, Board of Directors, NYACP (2024-present); Chair, Membership Committee, NYACP (2024-present); Board Member, NYACP (2023-present); International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP); National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP); New York State Bar Association.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $750.00
Daily Rate: Not provided
Study Rate: $750.00/hr
Cancellation: Not provided
Cancellation Period: 1 Days
Comment:
Languages
English
Citizenship
United States of America
Locale
New York, New York
