Mark Joseph McGowan

We needed an attorney for the first time and had the good fortune to find Mark McGowan. He quickly resolved a tenant issue. He is currently guiding us through a more complex situation. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, responsive attorney look no further than Mr. McGowan. He deserves many m...ore than five stars.

I had an excellent experience working with the Law Offices of Mark J. McGowan. I came to Mark with a complicated permit issue involving the county, and he immediately understood every detail I explained. His ability to break down the situation, identify the key legal points, and communicate effective...ly with the county made all the difference. What felt overwhelming to me was resolved quickly and smoothly once he got involved. Mark’s knowledge, responsiveness, and professionalism were outstanding. Thanks to his expertise, the county complied without any unnecessary delays or complications. I’m truly grateful for his help and highly recommend McGowan Legal Services to anyone dealing with permit or county-related matters.

Mark McGowan was excellent to work with. He was prompt, professional, and consistently responsive throughout the process. He clearly understands California probate law and explained each step in a way that was easy to follow, which helped reduce a lot of stress. Mark stayed on top of deadlines, commu...nicated updates proactively, and made sure everything was handled correctly. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the outcome and would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing probate or trust-related legal help in California.

I retained Mark McGowan for a prenuptial agreement and paid a $1,750 retainer. Over the course of the engagement, he failed to make any of the edits we discussed in our meetings, advised me to revise the agreement myself at home, and even suggested signing the prenup on the same day we finalized it, ...something that would have invalidated the entire agreement under California law had I not caught the error myself. Even more alarming: he printed my draft on the backs of highly confidential documents from other clients (which included trusts and wills, personal financial information, and clients' home addresses) which he suggested I bring home with me. This raises serious concerns about how he handles privileged information. When I raised these issues, he dismissed them and demanded over $4,000 in additional fees. Now, he refuses to certify the agreement at all, effectively invalidating the document and wasting months of effort and expense. I cannot recommend this attorney to anyone seeking competent, ethical, or reliable legal representation.