With nearly 30 years of law practice I am stil very driven to provide the highest quality legal representation of our clients with a compassionate understanding of the often volatile and stressful life events which my clients are enduring.
I enjoy traveling with my family and spending down time at the Lake where we enjoy an active lifestyle of boating, skiing and fishing.
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State: Missouri
Acquired: 1991
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34 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jennifer | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Detailed & Efficent
Mr. Allen was very detail orientated in this process. He was very responsive and helpful when it came to the financial part of the divorce. He was able to provide the answers I needed in a short amount of time. He looked at several different options for me and didn't pressure me, he allowed me to mak...
Posted by Kelly | December 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent lawyer...Even better person
I hired Mark to represent me through my divorce. He was always prompt and thorough in responding to my questions. He had my best interests in mind as a father of 2 young boys. In the end, the divorce went smoothly and Mark was there with me every step of the way.
Posted by James | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Divorce, Custody case.
Mark did a excellent job on my case for me. It was a long drawn out case but I got what I wanted. He helped me get full custody of both of my children. Being the father this isn't the case normally. He was very helpful and explained what he thought he could realistically do. He was very experienced a...
"I shared office space with Mark and he was always offering helpful advice. His staff is AMAZING. He is very good at client contact. Great family law attorney especially if you have a good deal of assets. Plus he is a wonderful person. Definite credit to the Clay County Bar Association!"
Family lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Reviewed Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Award Rating by Peers, Martindale Hubbell
1991 - Present
Managing Partner, Holdsworth and Allen, P.C.
2006 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of MissouriAttorney Member
1991 - Present
Missouri State BarAttorney
1991 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1991 - Present
Clay County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2003 - 2004
Clay County Bar AssociationPresident
2001 - 2003
Clay County Bar AssociationTreasurer
1991
Juris Doctor
1985
Bachelor of Business
1999
Family Law
1998
New Form 14 and Senate Bill 910
1999
1999
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