Atty. Mark T. Young
Mark received his B.A. from U.C.L.A. in 1976 and his J.D. from U.C. Davis School of Law in 1979.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Valencia, CA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Mark T. Young at a Glance
Mark T. Young is a Partner based in Valencia, California, practicing at Young Chic Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of Califor (1997). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1979) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County and Santa Clarita Valley Bar Associations. Serves clients in Valencia, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark T. Young
- Mark received his B.A. from U.C.L.A. in 1976 and his J.D. from U.C
- Davis School of Law in 1979
- He was admitted to the California Bar in 1979 and is admitted to practice before the U.S
- District Court (Central, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California; District of Arizona), Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S
- Supreme Court
- He is a member of the Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Federal Bar Associations, and the American Bankruptcy Institute
- Mark has served as a Judge Pro Tem in Los Angeles County Superior Court and on the boards of directors of six nonprofit organizations including the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association, Valley Industry Association (VIA) and Bridge to Home SCV, which operates homeless services and a shelter in Santa Clarita
- Mark was named Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association “Lawyer of the Year” for 2019
- Mark’s practice emphasizes business and real estate transactions, business-related civil litigation, bankruptcy and related litigation, and trust, wills and probate matters
- Work Experience 2024-March 2025 Partner, Young & Williams LLP 2020-2024 Partner, Donahoe Young & Williams LLP 1999-2020 Partner, Donahoe & Young LLP
Practice Areas Explained
Mark T. Young's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark T. Young handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Valencia.
Wills in Valencia
Mark T. Young is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →
Trusts in Valencia
Mark T. Young is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Probate in Valencia
Mark T. Young is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
Employment Law in Valencia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark T. Young is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Valencia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Valencia
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 Valencia 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 venue, 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.
Valencia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Valencia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Valencia Choose Mark T. Young
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark T. Young's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark T. Young brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of Califor, Mark T. Young can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Mark T. Young can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Valencia
A Valencia-based practice means Mark T. Young attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark T. Young Handles in Valencia
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