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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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Posted by Allan | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Top Professional in California
Mark is highly professional as is his entire team. Staff is superb. They reviewed our situation, our prior trusts, asked all the appropriate questions to make changes and clarifications, gave us excellent and timely drafts to review, and answered all questions quickly. He spent the time to make su...
Posted by Laurie | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Trustworthy and relatable
Mark was funny and explained complex legal terms in very relatable and common sense language. His support staff were incredibly courteous, very responsive and helpful. We hired Mark after viewing a free webinar on estate planning that was hosted by the SPCA. Mark's support of various local organizati...
Posted by Bonnie | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Public Radio Seminar Led Us to Mark
Putting our trust together trust had long been on the list. But so many choices!!! Signed up for a ZOOM seminar during COVID and learned a great deal. We got an hour consultation as a result. After our first meeting, we were sold. I had most of the information gathered and they put it together ...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning-comprehensive and understandable
Mr. Drobny and his staff provided me with a complete estate plan that encompassed all the basics in 2 sessions- one over Zoom and the final meeting in person to sign all the documents, and a binder delivered to my home within 2 days with all my copies. The office visit was safe from a Covid perspecti...
Posted by Michael Cooper | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Compassionate and Understanding
Mark assisted my wife and I on our Trust. Mark was clear concise. Mark explained everything in detail so we could understand. The work was completed in about a week with no issues. Treated us with respect.
"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."
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
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2020
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2015
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
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1989 - Present
Attorney, Drobny Law Offices, Inc.
1982 - Present
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2000 - 2010
California State University Sacramento Endowment CommitteeCo-chair
1992 - 1993
Sacramento Estate Planning CouncilPresident
1981
LL.M - Master of Laws
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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