Mark Robert Harford

Mark Robert Harford is a Chesterfield attorney whose practice includes estate planning, probate, trust and estate litigation, conservatorships, and related fiduciary disputes. He also handles civil plaintiff and defense litigation, real estate matters, and selected domestic cases. Mark brings trial and appellate experience to disputes involving estates, guardianships, property, and family obligations, while also helping clients plan for the orderly management and transfer of assets through carefully prepared legal documents.

Mark earned a B.A. in Political Science from St. Louis University, graduating magna cum laude, and received a J.D. from St. Louis University, School of Law in 1995. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, writing, and advocacy that supports both planning and litigation work. That background is useful in probate and fiduciary matters, where statutory requirements, court procedure, financial records, family relationships, and document interpretation can all affect the outcome.

Mark has represented clients in Missouri trial and appellate courts and has experience with jury and bench trials. His probate-related work includes estate administration, trust disputes, conservatorship and guardianship proceedings, and litigation involving fiduciary responsibilities. His broader civil practice has included real estate disputes and domestic matters involving divorce, child custody modification, support, and enforcement of decrees, giving him substantial experience with conflicts that combine legal rights, property interests, and ongoing family responsibilities.

Mark Robert Harford combines decades of Missouri practice with experience in estate planning, probate litigation, civil disputes, and domestic matters. His work requires careful attention to documents, procedural rules, and the competing interests that frequently arise in estates and fiduciary relationships. Mark helps clients evaluate legal options, prepare for contested proceedings, and pursue practical resolutions while maintaining the detailed approach required for probate, trust, conservatorship, guardianship, and related civil cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Office of Mark Harford
• Member, The Missouri Bar

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• St. Louis University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. Louis University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science

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