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 Angy | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce after 25 years
Divorce is hard enough. I had been with my Husband for 25 years and I can truly say...I never saw it coming! Mr. Allen was there for me every step of the way! I have recommended his practice to others and will continue to do so!
Posted by Kelly | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Couldn't be happier!!
If what you're fighting for is important to you, you can trust Mark Allen to be in your corner! I had a terrible experience with a previous attorney and he quickly got up to speed with the case, protected the safety of my kids and saved me a lot of money. I could not be happier with the outcome!
Posted by Dan | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
EXCELLENT, PROFESSIONAL,
I was working with Mark from Out of state and he handled everything for me, all I had to do was show up to court and was in and out. Their were no surprises waiting for me in the court room. Mark was vert attentive and assertive and mater of fact with me. He kept me informed as my case proceeded. ...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended
I hired Mark and his team when I went through my divorce. As you can imagine this process is not fun but Mark was very helpful and explained everything in detail so I could understand. He was very responsive and always informed me what was going on in the process. If I had questions he was quick ...
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...
"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
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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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