Mark Joseph McGowan

Mark Joseph McGowan

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 29 years

Trusts Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Probate, Personal Injury ... +3 more

72630 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 201, Palm Desert, CA

About Mark

Biography

Mark J. McGowan is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford University (1981) and graduate of Stanford Law School (1984). His practice focuses on representing individuals, estates, and businesses in trans...

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Mark J. McGowan

72630 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 201, Palm Desert, CA, 92260

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Mark Joseph McGowan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 30 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Taylor | March 15, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Quick advice for my case

Mark returned my phone call in 6 minutes. I have a smaller case that financially wouldn't make sense for me to have him pursue, but he provided me with a great course of action and very helpful free legal advice. He took 5-10 minutes out of his day to answer my questions and left me feeling confide...nt about my next step.

Posted by Judith | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Mark McGowan

I fell into the need for eviction. I thought I could handle the eviction process, however, I discovered the importance of protocol and timing required in the legal process. I soon realized I needed help and I was in-over-my-head. I searched online for a lawyer to help me with urgency and I left 5 m...essages at various law offices, and Mark returned my telephone call the same day and he took my case on. He helped without delay and my issue did not have to go to Court. Professional, respectful, kind and skilled. He may be straightforward and to the point, but who wants to beat-around-the-bush when you need legal help? Go to Mark. Judith B.

Posted by Alba | September 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top Legal Service

I went to Mark for a civil issue I was having, I presented my issue and Mark immediately gave me consultation on how to best handle it out of court. He was able to help me in the most professional way and the best part is he did it quickly and swiftly. He definitely knows the legal system and will... find the best way to advocate for you. I highly recommend Mark for any legal service you need.

Posted by Paul | April 04, 2023 | Real Estate

Quick Advice

I needed a quick turnaround on a real estate question. Mark got back to me quickly with appropriate information. Frankly, due to limited scope of the question putting it into the non-billable status, I was concerned I would have difficulty getting any lawyer to respond. Mark was affable and more than... willing to share his expertise.

Posted by Kata | March 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Attorney for real estate dispute

I needed representation regarding a dispute with a partner involving real estate. It was a time of the essence situation and very stressful and I called Mark after googling local attorneys and he responded right away and took care of all my concerns and worries. Having Mark on my side and knowing we ...had a plan allowed me to get through the closing of the home without stress. Highly recommend. Mark is professional and thorough but still has a sense of humor :)

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Trusts lawyer | Jul 16

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"Very knowledgeable and professional. Highly respected for his ethics and hard work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Certified Specialist - California State Bar, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

2001

Attorney and Counsellor, Supreme Court of the United States of America

1981

Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney and Counsellor, The Law Offices of Mark J. McGowan

1984 - 1986

Practitioner, Rifkind, Sterling & Levin

Associations

American Bar Association

Desert Bar Association

Stanford Alumni Association

Education

1984

Stanford Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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