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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 anonymous | November 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent service
Mr. Drobny and his team are attentive, efficient, professional and easy to work with. Mr. Drobny made me feel comfortable with the steps and implications of establishing my Living Trust. As a single mom, I was motivated to get something in place for my daughter, and Mr. Drobny and team made the pr...
Posted by Suzanne and Jimmie | November 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Thorough and Timely
Mr. Drobny came highly recommended by our Financial Planner. Our Living Family Trust needed to be updated. Mr. Drobny patiently explained changes to the laws that effected our Trust and Wills. Completing this process with him gave us confidence that we can depend on his firm to take care of us in th...
Posted by Karen | August 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Trust for special needs
Mr. Mark Drobny prepared my will and living trust that includes a special needs trust for my brother. Price quotes I had received for the special needs trust alone exceeded the total cost of the firm’s work. The document preparation process was efficient and my questions were answered. I am a lawyer,...
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 Wayne | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Drobny Review
Prepared original Trust in 1999, updated Trust in 2022. Very pleased with Mr. Drobny's work. He is very knowledgeable and professional as well as personable.
"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
Sacramento Estate Planning CouncilMember
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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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