Robert W. Blanchard

US real estate markets, particularly California, reportedly cooled in the post-pandemic years. With relatively cool summer temperatures in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the rest of coastal California compared to the 2022 record high temperatures across Europe and Asia, will Global Warming (renamed “Climate Change” during the Bush presidency) reignite California as the…

FOREWORD BY EDITOR, ANDREW CHILVERS As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt businesses across the world, one of the biggest debates being played out is the future of property – in the city centres and suburbs; in office space, commercial and residential. Just what will the world of real estate look like at the end…

Without knowing a few structuring tricks, international investment in United States real estate can lead to steep income, inheritance and withholding taxes, and can also lead to additional interest and penalties.  However, structured properly, income tax can be minimized and inheritance and withholding taxes can be eliminated entirely. Additionally, under recently enacted legislation providing incentives…

A few years ago, Blanchard, Krasner & French established an endowment used for granting scholarships to law students at the University of San Diego School of Law. Attorneys from Blanchard, Krasner & French have made and continue to make contributions to the endowment to allow for larger scholarships to students. The endowment is intended to be…

Blanchard, Krasner & French attorneys Kipp Williams and John F. Whittemore defeated a writ petition in a published opinion issued by the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, on February 7, 2019, while representing clients Overland Direct, Inc. and CTPC, LLC (“Overland”). Mr. Williams and Mr. Whittemore represent Overland in several cases pending in California Superior…

Blanchard, Krasner & French, APC is pleased to announce Steven M. Silva and Cortney E. Young have joined the firm’s Nevada office. Steve’s practice focuses on eminent domain, real estate litigation, land use matters, as well as contested probate actions and ancillary bankruptcy proceedings. He brings experience in appellate litigation that will be beneficial in…

Patricia Buyne and Criselda Santiago of Cruz Marcelo recently visited San Diego and met with Bob Blanchard and Ed Schlesier of Blanchard, Krasner & French. The visit was a great success and we look forward to welcoming many more IR Global members to our offices in future. 

It is with great honor to announce Robert W. Blanchard has been appointed as a distinguished member of The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. This invitation is extended upon the recommendation of the national officers of the Fellows and Fellows leadership in the state of California or jurisdiction. Selection as a Fellow is recognition…

Climate change continues to dominate corporate agendas around the world.  The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an international body that monitors and make recommendations about the global financial system.  Robert Blanchard collaborates with other distinguished contributors on the article “FSB Guidance on Climate-Related Financial Reporting: Game-Changer for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting?” in the December 2017 edition…

Congratulations to Robert W. Blanchard on being awarded as 2017 Advisor of the Year http://www.sdadvisoroftheyear.com/#winners.  The annual event was held Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology.  Bob received Advisor of the Year award for “Sell Side Legal Representation in Sale to Private Company More than $25 million”, shared…

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May 9, 2017 Mark Krasner has been selected and featured in the Executive Spotlight of Worldwide Publishing’s 2017 edition of “Top Lawyers: The Secrets To Their Success.” An individual is chosen for this feature in this exclusive book based on his or her level of professional excellence and achievements within the industry.  Mr. Krasner’s feature…