Personal practice includes estate planning, trust and estate administration and litigation, and civil litigation. Advises clients regarding estate planning and end-of-life decisions. Drafts estate planning documents including trusts, wills, advance health care directives, HIPPA authorizations, deeds and power of attorneys. Assists with estate administration, including local probate system, state and federal tax issues, estate litigation, conservatorships and guardian ships.

DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. concentrates its practice exclusively in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Business and Taxation. DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. was formed in 1989 by Mark S. Drobny, who had been practicing in these same areas of the law since 1980. DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC.’s main office is in Sacramento, California and has satellite offices in San Ramon, Stockton and San Diego. With six Attorneys, five Paralegals and a support staff of six, DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. can assist clients in handling the most basic to the most complicated matters in a timely, accurate and cost-efficient manner.DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. assists in the administration of over 300 estates per year. From simple estate administration to probate to trust administration after the first or second spouse’s death, to preparation and filing of Federal Estate Tax Returns, DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. is most experienced in estate administration matters. Unfortunately, it is our experience that about one out of every 10 estates we assist in administering involves some level of conflict. While most of these matters are resolved without litigation, DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. is quite experienced in estate litigation and is prepared to assist clients should that need arise.

Northern California business litigation firm specializing in complex business disputes, including real estate litigation, corporate/partnership/LLC ownership and governance disputes, health care contract disputes, construction litigation and complex probate litigation.Represent clients in state and federal court actions in complex business disputes with an emphasis in shareholder/partnership actions, unfair competition/unfair trade practices, and trust and probate disputes. Extensive experience drafting pleadings, discovery plans, interrogatories, requests for admissions and mediation briefs. Attend hearings and review and analyze documents, including financial records, contracts, and corporate governing documents. Estate administration, including local probate system, state and federal tax issues, and estate litigation.

Advise clients regarding estate planning and end-of-life decisions. Draft estate planning documents including trusts, wills, advance health care directives, HIPPA authorizations, deeds and power of attorneys.

Settled business dissolution conflict through daily correspondence by phone and e-mail with client and opposing counsel. Represented clients by drafting memos, motions, and pleadings in civil disputes in state and federal courts in matters involving business and property disputes, and securities litigation. Researched and provided memos and oral presentations to shareholders and associates about various topics in employment law, professional responsibility, and contract formation and disputes.

Acted as Voice of the Sacramento Capitals, World Team Tennis team. Worked closely with General Manager, Assistant General Manager, corporate partners, and in-match presentation staff to create and sustain an energetic, family friendly, and fun fan experience.

Researched, drafted, and issued memoranda and tentative rulings for Superior Court judges. Attended hearings and oral arguments for previously briefed cases to assist judges with rulings.

Conducted legal research, file analysis, and organization for complex civil litigation cases. Worked individually with all firm partners and staff, conducting legal research for water rights, personal injury, and construction cases. Participated in client meetings, court hearings, depositions, and mediations.

Met with prospective students and families and answer questions regarding UC Davis. Scheduled campus tours and served as student-liaison to UC Davis visitors as desk attendant. Conducted campus tours. Selected as Visitor Services Desk Attendant of the Month for July, 2008 and March, 2009. Selected as Campus Events and Visitor Services Student Employee of the Month for August, 2008.

Served as the UC Davis Athletics and Aggie Pack Master of Ceremonies. Led group of 8+ interns developing and implementing promotional strategies and ticket sales campaigns that increased attendance and university pride. Collaborated with corporate partners as Promotions Coordinator and Marketing Director for six different NCAA Division I sports. Radio and web-cast play-by-play broadcaster for UC Davis Baseball and Women’s Lacrosse.

Assisted Legislative Aids in drafting constituent correspondence and with various special projects including policy research and speech writing. Used IQ3 to input, sort, direct, and organize daily and faxes (approximately 200 per day). Greeted visitors, conducted Capitol tours, spoke with concerned constituents, and directed phone inquiries to appropriate staff.