Mark S. Drobny was born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1977 (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and General Sciences), UOP McGeorge Law School in 1980 (J.D.) and 1981 (LL.M-Taxation). He is a California State Bar Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California of Legal Specialization. He is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning and is a member of the California State Bar, American Bar Association and Sacramento County Bar. He was sworn in to the United States Supreme Court before all nine Justices on June 9, 2003, in Washington D.C. Mark has served on the boards of most major Northern California charities, including The American Cancer Society, The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, Stanford Settlement, St. Hope Academy, McGeorge School of Law and California State University, Sacramento Foundation and is co-chair of California State University Sacramento’s Endowment Committee. He received the CSUS president's medal for Distinguished Service in June of 2014. Mark has formed or chaired the planned giving committees for many major Northern California charities and is widely regarded as one of the region’s top experts on Charitable Remainder Trusts and other Planned Giving concepts. Mark has been a member of The Sacramento Estate Planning Council since 1982, was the founding editor of their monthly newsletter, a member of their Board of Directors for eight years, and President in 1992 and 1993. Mark has practiced law for over 35 years, and founded DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. in 1989. He limits his practice to Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Business Planning and Taxation, and has offices in Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, San Diego. Palo Alto and San Ramon. Mark has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Sacramento Superior Court’s Probate division for over 20 years. Mark S. Drobny is a frequent speaker on Estate Planning matters, having given over 1,000 presentations in an entertaining and informative format.
Mark has 2 children: Dane, 29, is the manager and lead trainer for West Hollywood's Barry's Bootcamp San Diego facility and certified yoga instructor in Del Mar. Danielle, 23, is a recent graduate of Seattle University and is also a certified yoga instructor.
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Drobny Law Offices, Inc.
4180 Truxel Road
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA, 95834-3765
Drobny Law Offices, Inc.
2010 Crow Canyon Place
Suite 100
San Ramon, CA, 94583
Drobny Law Offices, Inc.
801 10th Street
5th Floor, Suite 1
Modesto, CA, 95354
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1980 | 02/06/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 1 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law | State Bar of California | 2015 |
American Jurisprudence Award-Estate Planning | N/A | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Drobny Law Offices, Inc. | 1989 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Sacramento Estate Planning Council | Member | 1982 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Sacramento County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
California State University Sacramento Endowment Committee | Co-chair | 2000 - 2010 |
Sacramento Estate Planning Council | President | 1992 - 1993 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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www.drobnylaw.com | Deeding your Real Estate to your Living Trust | N/A |
www.drobnylaw.com | THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 2012 | N/A |
www.drobnylaw.com | Portability: A New Estate Planning Tool | N/A |
www.drobnylaw.com | Periodic Review of Estate Planning | N/A |
www.drobnylaw.com | Naming your Pets in your Will | N/A |
www.drobnylaw.com | Probate Code Section Governing Pet Trusts | N/A |
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www.drobnylaw.com | Charitable Remainder Trusts and Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1981 |
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
University of Iowa | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
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John Demas, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
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Mark Drobny is a true professional and exceptional lawyer. Having worked with Mark over the years, I have been particularly impressed with his wealth of knowledge, insight and strategic thinking. Mark provides the highest level of representation possible. He is a true professional and an asset to the legal community. He is the rare lawyer that I refer clients to without any hesitation. A true class act and the best around.