Atty. Mark Allen Plake
Mark Allen Plake is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, corporate law, federal and state taxation law. Mark received a A.A. degree from Coffeyville Community College in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Glendale, AZ · 42+ Years Experience
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About Mark Allen Plake at a Glance
Mark Allen Plake is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Glendale, Arizona. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1984) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas (1984). Educated at University of Arkansas-Fayetteville (J.D., 1984) and Coffeyville Community College (A.A. University, 1978). Serves clients in Glendale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Allen Plake
- Mark Allen Plake is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, corporate law, federal and state taxation law
- Mark received a A.A. degree from Coffeyville Community College in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Mark practices in Glendale, AZ
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Mark Allen Plake's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Allen Plake handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Glendale.
Estate Planning & Probate in Glendale
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Mark Allen Plake is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arizona →
Business & Corporate Law in Glendale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark Allen Plake is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →
Tax Law in Glendale
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Mark Allen Plake is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Arizona →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Glendale
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Glendale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Glendale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Glendale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Glendale Choose Mark Allen Plake
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Allen Plake's practice in the field of estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Allen Plake brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arkansas and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, Mark Allen Plake can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and tax, Mark Allen Plake can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Glendale
A Glendale-based practice means Mark Allen Plake attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark Allen Plake Handles in Glendale
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark Allen Plake has experience with under Arizona law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mark Allen Plake directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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