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Professional Background
Mark Knobel is a Partner in the Reno office of McDonald Carano. He is a member of the Trust & Estates, Tax Law, and Business Entities and Transactions practice groups. He practices primarily in estate planning, wealth transfer, business and corporate law, and federal and state tax and charitable planning.
For more than 40 years, Knobel has been providing advice on business transactions, wills and trusts, estate settlements, trust settlements, and estate and gift taxes. He is an Accredited Estate Planner by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.
Education and Certifications
- LL.M., Taxation, University of Miami, 1988
- J.D., McGeorge School of Law, 1982
- B.A., University of Nevada, Reno, 1976
Bar Admissions
- Nevada
Awards and Recognition
- Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating (since 1993)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships (2021-2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Trust and Estates Litigation (2011-2026), “Lawyer of the Year” (2014, 2019, 2024)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Tax Law (2007-2026), “Lawyer of the Year” (2016, 2019, 2023, 2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Non-Profit/Charities Law (2013-2026), “Lawyer of the Year” (2015, 2017, 2024, 2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Corporate Law (2008-2026), “Lawyer of the Year” (2010, 2015, 2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Trust and Estates Law (1997-2026), “Lawyer of the Year” (2014)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law (2025-2026)
- Nevada Business Magazine – “Top Rank Attorneys” (2024)
- Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine – “Super Lawyers” (2007)
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Washoe County Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Northern Nevada Estate Planning Council
- Member, Nevada State Bar (former Chair of the Probate and Trust Committee)
Community Involvement
- Board Member, Renown Health
- Trustee, Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Foundation
- Trustee, Jack Van Sickle Foundation
- Former Chair, University of Nevada Reno Foundation
- Founding Board Member, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful
- Founding and Emeritus Board Member, Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
- Former Board Member, St. Mary’s Foundation
- Former Board Member, Washoe Legal Services
- Former Board Member, Nevada Security Bank
- Past Chairman of the Board and Board Member, KNP
News
27 Reno Office Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027
McDonald Carano proudly announces that 21 of our Reno office lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and…
23 “Lawyer of the Year” Awards for Our Trust & Estates Practice Attorneys
In the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, attorneys in our Trust & Estates Law Practice and Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation Practice celebrated their 23rd “Lawyer of…
93 Lawyer of the Year Awards in 17 Years
The Best Lawyers in America, launched in 1983, is the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession. The annual publication recognizes only one “Lawyer of the Year” who receives the…