Atty. Mark S. Drobny

Atty. Mark S. Drobny

Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning. Member, Board of Trustees, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, 1989-2001—.

Sacramento Sacramento 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark S. Drobny at a glance

Mark S. Drobny is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1980), U.S. Tax Court (1982), U.S. Claims Court (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (2003). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of the Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Iowa (B.A. LL.M., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sacramento County. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, 1989-2001—
  • Vice President, Planned Giving, 1988 - 2001—
  • Member, Board of Directors: Salvation Army, 1988-1992
  • American Red Cross, 1990-1992
  • Member, Board of Directors, 1989-1995 and Vice President, Income Development, 1990-1991
  • President Elect, 1991-1993, President, 1993-1994 and Honorary Life Member, 1995, American Cancer Society
  • President, Sacramento Estate Planning Council, 1992-1993
  • Member, Board of Directors: Boy Scouts of America, 1996-1998
  • St. Hope Academy, 1997-2003

Chair

  • Endowment Committee, Stanford Settlement, 2000-2010
  • Planned Giving Committee, California State University at Sacramento, 2004—
  • Member, Board of Trustees, California State University at Sacramento, 2008
  • Member-Board of Trustees, UOP/McGeorge School of Law 2000-2006—

Practice Areas Explained

Mark S. Drobny's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark S. Drobny handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark S. Drobny

Where is Mark S. Drobny's law office located?
Mark S. Drobny's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark S. Drobny handle?
Mark S. Drobny focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark S. Drobny practiced law?
Mark S. Drobny has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Mark S. Drobny go to law school?
Mark S. Drobny earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. LL.M., 1977).
How can I contact Mark S. Drobny for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark S. Drobny received?
Mark S. Drobny's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of the Law
- 1980
B.A. LL.M.
University of Iowa
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2003

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