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 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Hillary | March 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Attorney Mark McGowan is truly exceptional.

Attorney Mark McGowan is truly exceptional. We are profoundly grateful that he practices here in the desert. We sought Attorney Mark McGowan’s guidance for our estate planning and trusts because of his outstanding training at Stanford, and he exceeded every expectation. He embodies everything one ho...pes for in an attorney: consummately professional, personable, and engaging, with a wonderful sense of humor that makes even complex discussions approachable and reassuring. Most importantly, Mark McGowan possesses extraordinary depth of knowledge in wills and trusts. He answers questions with clarity and precision, and his insight is remarkable. He thoughtfully incorporated provisions into our documents that no previous attorney had considered, including details that reflect both his expertise and his genuine commitment to protecting his clients’ interests. Mark McGowan is also exceptionally responsive and efficient, providing timely communication and a seamless turnaround in preparing our documents. If you are seeking the very finest legal counsel, Mark McGowan is unequivocally the right choice! He is simply the very best!

Posted by Quentin | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Employment law

If you are employer looking for help, you have found the right place. Mark was fantastic. From the initial meeting putting me at ease, to the advice throughout the protracted negotiation process. The result was as he predicted, his hard bargaining won the day. I'd highly recommend Mark.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Great, Fast Service

Excellent Service. Fast response. Within 2 hours of our meeting we had letter to being sent to out landlord with issues to be resolved for us. This is a Great way to assist a new client. Thank you very much!

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 anonymous | January 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Wonderful to work with

I had the pleasure of working with Mark McGowan recently, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. He provided expert legal guidance, communicated effectively throughout the process, and ultimately delivered a successful outcome. Mr. McGowan is not only a highly skilled professional but als...o a compassionate advocate. I highly recommend him for anyone in need of legal assistance.

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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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