The Intersection of Law, Mental Health & Addiction with Mark Astor

Send us Fan MailMark G. Astor is the founding partner of Astor Simovitch Law  born and raised in the United Kingdom, who came to the US and earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University College of Law, and his Master of Laws degree from American University. Mark started his legal career as a Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney, rising to Chief of two different County Court Divisions before being promoted to a felony trial division  handling thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors all the way to Capital Murder. But somewhere along the way, a deeper mission took hold. In 2016, Mark founded a concierge law practice dedicated entirely to helping families and individuals impacted by substance use and mental health disorders  and has since been witness to countless individuals experiencing the miracle of hope and recovery. Astor Simovitch Law is now Florida's leading mental health and addiction law firm, helping families navigate the legal and administrative complexities that arise when a loved one is in crisis  with a team available around the clock to respond. Mark has also been recognized by USA Today for his work in Florida's mental health and addiction legal system. Today he's here to talk about something the legal community doesn't discuss nearly enough  the critical role legal professionals can play when mental health and addiction enter the picture.Connect with Mark: [email protected] Learn more: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/about-mark-astor/ Welcome to Let’s Talk Paralegal—where the legal industry gets real. I'm your host, Eda Rosa, legal consultant, speaker, and founder of the Eda Rosa LLC & the Limitless Paralegal Academy.This isn’t your stuffy legal studies school lecture. We’re talking mindset, money, modern workflows, and how to build a career—and a life—you don’t need a vacation from.Let’s cut the fluff, raise the bar, and change the game… one conversation at a time. In the legal world, details win cases — and missing one can cost everything.That’s why we’re proud to be sponsored by Affirm Investigative Solutions. They partner with attorneys and legal teams to uncover the facts that matter most — from background investigations and witness locates to surveillance and asset searches.Affirm Investigative Solutions is discreet, thorough, and laser-focused on supporting strong case strategy, so you can focus on advocating for your clients.IfFollow us on: LinkedIn Instagram @edarosallc1 Facebook