Mark W. Knobel
About Mark W. Knobel
Mark W. Knobel is a lawyer based in Reno, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1997. Mark W. Knobel is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Reno, Nevada
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Law
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: McDonald Carano LLP
Education: University of Miami School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, graduated 1988, University of the Pacific, J.D., graduated 1982, and University of Nevada, B.A., graduated 1976
Location: Reno, NV
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