Mark Joseph McGowan

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!

I had the pleasure of working with Mark on my prenuptial agreement which had to be taken care of very quickly. From the first phone call to the end result, everything was handled quickly, and very professionally and it was a pleasure working with him throughout the whole process. I would use hi...s services again and would highly recommend him to anyone needing his legal expertise.

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 had an excellent experience working with Mark McGowan on reviewing my separation agreement. He approached the process with genuine compassion, maintaining positive intent throughout and ensuring every conversation remained non-contentious and constructive. Mark took the time to understand my concer...ns and explained complex terms in a clear, reassuring way. The review was handled efficiently without ever feeling rushed, and I felt fully informed and supported at every step. His attention to detail and thoughtful guidance gave me real peace of mind. I would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking thorough, empathetic, and timely legal support.

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.