About Donna J

Donna J — Marshall practices family law at Marshall Law Office in Naples, Florida. She has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1991 and is also licensed to practice in Massachusetts. The firm focuses on family law, divorce, and business law, providing comprehensive legal services to clients navigating complex family matters. She earned her J.D. from Western New England College School of Law in 1991, following a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst in 1980.

Since her admission to the bar, she is known as a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. Her experience includes serving as a custody investigator and working as a lawyer and guardian ad litem, roles that have broadened her knowledge of family dynamics and the legal challenges families face. Most of her practice involves divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and mediation. Donna has been a certified family law mediator since 2005 and is board certified in family law. She has served as an examiner for the Board Certification in Family Law and has been actively involved in various leadership roles within the legal community. In 2023, she was appointed president of the Collier County Bar Association, having previously held positions such as president-elect and program director.

Her commitment to family law extends beyond her practice. Donna has been an instructor and mentor for the Children & Family Law Program, sharing her expertise with aspiring lawyers. She has also been involved in numerous organizations, including the American Bar Association and the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. Her leadership roles in these organizations reflect her dedication to improving the legal profession and advocating for the rights of families. Before establishing her own practice, she held various positions that shaped her career. Donna has been an owner, director, and manager of her law office since 1989, and her experience in family law has made her a respected figure in the community.

She has also contributed to the legal field as a member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the American Inns of Court, where she has taken on leadership roles. As a passionate advocate for her clients, Donna J — Marshall continues to make a significant impact in the field of family law. Her experience, combined with her commitment to education and mentorship, positions her as a leader in her field. She remains dedicated to serving the needs of families in Naples and beyond, handling the requirements of family law with compassion and expertise.

Education

Western New England College School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1991

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

B.A.

1980

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

President

Inns of Court - Micheal RN McDonnell Collier County Chapter
2023

President Elect

Inns of Court - Michael RN McDonnell Collier County Chapter
2022

Program Director

Inns of Court - Michael RN McDonnell Chapter of Collier County
2021

Director of the Board

Collier County Bar Association
2020

Chair of Board of Directors

Trial Law Section of Collier County Bar
2019

Chair of Mentorship Committee

American Inns of Court, Master of Bench, for Michael McDonnel Collier County Chapter
2018

Examiner for Board Certification in Family Law

National Board of Trial Advocacy
2007

Certified Family Law Mediator

Florida Supreme Court
2005

Trial Practice Instructor & Mentor for Children & Family Law Program

Committee for Public Counsel Services
2003

Lawyer & Guardian Ad Litem

Franklin County Superior, District & Juvenile Courts
1995

Lawyer Advocate for Women & Children

Franklin County Bar Association
1995

Custody Investigator

Berkshire, Franklin, Greenfield & Hampshire Counties
1993

Board Certified Family Law Lawyer

Marshall Law Office
1991

Owner, Lawyer

Marshall Law Office
1991

Owner, director, manager

Business - closely held, sales
1989

Owner, director

Business - closely held, service
1983

Accepted Jurisdictions

Massachusetts
Florida

Court Admissions

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts State Supreme Court
Florida Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Family Law Divorce Business Law

Legal Services Scope

Mediation Trial

Certifications & Awards

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator 2006-present

Florida Supreme Court

Children and Family Law 1992-2006

Children and Family Law Program

Marital and Family Law 2006-present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Professional Associations

Committee for Public Counsel Services

Current

American Bar Association

Current

Collier County Women s Bar Association (FAWL)

Current

Association of Family & Conciliation Courts

Current

Florida Academy of Professional Mediators

Current

Massachusetts Bar Association

Access to Justice has membership Current

American Inns of Court

Team Leader, Master Level 2010 - Current

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Examiner for Board Certification in Family Law 2010 - Current

Collier County Bar Association

Board of Directors for Trial Law Section; Family & Trial Law Sections 2005 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 5150 Tamiami Trail North Suite 402 Naples FL 34103