Atty. Mark Mcgowan

Atty. Mark Mcgowan

Mark Mcgowan is a lawyer practicing trusts, business, litigation and 21 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Palm Desert Palm Desert 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Mcgowan at a glance

Mark Mcgowan is a Member based in Palm Desert, California, practicing at The Law Offices of Mark J. McGowan, Esq. PC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, contracts, trusts, and trademark. Admitted to practice in Florida (1996), California (2000), and Washington (2002). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1984) and Stanford University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Palm Desert, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Mcgowan is a lawyer practicing trusts, business, litigation and 21 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Mark practices at The Law Offices of Mark J. McGowan, Esq. PC in Palm Desert, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Mcgowan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Mcgowan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Contracts

Mark Mcgowan is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →

Trusts

Mark Mcgowan is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Trademark Law

Mark Mcgowan is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palm Desert are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Mcgowan

Where is Mark Mcgowan's law office located?
Mark Mcgowan's law practice is located in Palm Desert, California. The firm is The Law Offices of Mark J. McGowan, Esq. PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Mcgowan handle?
Mark Mcgowan focuses on divorce, wills, contracts, trusts, trademark. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark Mcgowan practiced law?
Mark Mcgowan has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Mark Mcgowan go to law school?
Mark Mcgowan earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Mark Mcgowan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1984
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1996
California
Admitted: 2000
Washington
Admitted: 2002

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