Mark T. Young

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Mark T. Young

3.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 46 years

Business Lawyer at Valencia, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Bankruptcy & Debt, Probate ... +5 more

25152 Springfield Court, Suite 345, Valencia, CA

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About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 14%

45 years

14%
Business 14%

43 years

14%
Estate Planning 14%

26 years

14%
Litigation 14%

47 years

14%
Probate 14%

26 years

14%
Real Estate 14%

14%
Trusts 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Donahoe & Young LLP

25152 Springfield Court, Suite 345, Valencia, CA, 91355

youngchicllp.com/

Online Presence

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Mark T. Young's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (1)
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1 star (1)

Posted by James | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mary Young and Staff

Mark Young helped me out on a real estate matter. You won't find a more competent and loyal attorney. Always available, immediate response to calls and emails. Many, many thanks.

Posted by Michelle | March 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DYW the Bad Faith Law Firm

Attorneys Mark Young, Taylor F. Williams and Craig Aird of the law firm Donahoe, Young and Williams, "DYW" herein, were hired to stop all proceedings and remove a corrupt care provider, Sandra Quiroz, found also to be a convicted felon, who had unduly influenced my mother to change her Trust and desi...gnate Quiroz in my position as 1st Successor Trustee and Primary Beneficiary. I paid over $13,000 to DYW. I was asked to bring copies of evidence and provide the remaining by email as to which DYW charged over $9,000 to read, download, print and file, then do nothing with the research and info I provided; something they should have done. So basically, I paid twice and to do their job then acquiesce and not file one document on my behalf. I requested DYW to file a TRO on the care giver and record Lis Pendens on all Trust and Estate properties so assets would not be easily sold. DYW did nothing, absolutely nothing I requested. The judge asked DYW to obtain a 2017 report on the care giver. 6 continuances later, DYW still had not obtained the report. When I began calling DYW out for their inactions, DYW displaced blame on me and withdrew from the case. Left in pro per status without hardly any knowledge of what needed to be done, the judge dismissed my case. It took me 20 minutes to obtain the report DYW was requested to obtain. DYW is still holding $2500 for a retainer fee for Mark Young to appear on a related matter. Attorney Young never substituted in on the related Civil matter, has never acknowledged my requests for a refund and still remains in possession of funds he never earned, going on close to 2 years. This law firm did nothing for $13,000, has no conscience, zero ethics and will continuously lie to you saying how hard they are working for you asking for more money each time. When you find they have done nothing they displace blame on you and file a MTBRC, Motion to be Relieved as Counsel leaving a client in a vulnerable status with a pending trial while they fail to provide any status nor case file. DYW bailed from the case with every penny I paid them, then had the audacity to place a lien on the matter hoping to get more of unearned funds. Run from this law firm and spread the word. They have injured me and my family from recovering what is rightfully ours and they will do the same to you.

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Mark T. Young's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristen Chic

Litigation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mark is extremely intelligent, and has a breath of knowledge that benefits all of his clients. He also knows how to strategize efficiently; and is aggressive yet fair. His clientele base consists of many friends and family of past clients -- whose source of referrals are a testament to his practice. I endorse Mr. Young as an excellent attorney, and a well respected member of the Santa Clarita community."

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Kristen Gozawa

Litigation lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of his practice. He is well-known and highly respected in the community. There is no better attorney in the area when it comes to the winning combination of competence and service."

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Taylor Williams

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mark is an experienced and compassionate attorney. He is fair, honest and works diligently to achieve successful results for his clients. I absolutely endorse Mark Young."

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Marie Puertollano

Unknown lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a very caring and experienced attorney."

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William Ausman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Friend

"Mark Young is a hard working attorney who gets it done for his clients and strives to make a difference."

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Gary Stanley

Unknown lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Other

"I am very impressed with Mark Young and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."

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Timothy Donahoe

Litigation lawyer

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Kristen Gozawa

Litigation lawyer

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Kristen Chic

Litigation lawyer

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Taylor Williams

Litigation lawyer

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Marie Puertollano

Immigration lawyer

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William Ausman

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Lawyer of the Year, Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association

1978

Honors Moot Court Board, U.C. Davis School of Law

Work Experience

2024 - 2025

Partner, Young & Williams LLP

2020 - 2024

Partner, Donahoe Young & Williams LLP

1999 - 2020

Partner, Donahoe & Young LLP

1996 - 1999

Attorney, Law Offices of Mark T. Young

1986 - 1996

Partner, Mayer, Glassman & Gaines

1981 - 1986

Associate, Mayer & Glassman

1979 - 1981

Associate, Layman, Hanson, Jones & Voss

Associations

2007 - Present

Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Admitted to practice

1996 - Present

Bridge to Home

Board Member

1995 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Arizona

Admitted to Practice

1985 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1985 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Admitted to Practice

1982 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Admitted to Practice

1982 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Admitted to Practice

1981 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

1979 - Present

State Bar of California

Admitted to Practice

Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association

Past Director

2010 - 2012

Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association

Former Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Irias (2:11-bk-41730-RK)

Chapter 11 Plan confirmed, final decree entered

Mitelhaus v. Ramey (515 B.R. 777)

Judgment for plaintiff: $423,000, including attorneys' fees

Diamond v. Trawick (497 B.R. 572)

Debtor's position that trust assets were not properrty of estate upheld

In re Krimar Properties, LLC (2:10-bk-55577-ER)

Settlement reached with major creditor; approved by Court; guarantors exonerated from $300,000 trust deed

In re Traveling Times, Inc. (2:10-bk-41546-ER)

Chapter 11 Plan confirmed, final decree entered

In re Carragher (2:09-bk-19744-PC)

Chapter 11 Plan confirmed, final decree entered

Zimmerman v. Larson (131 Cal. App. 4th 1466)

Trial court and Court of Appeal determined that debt was discharged

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Education

1979

University of California - Davis

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Agents Seminar

Bankruptcy Options for Owners of Distressed Property

Languages

English

Activity

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