Mark A. Krasner, Esq.

Co-Founder

Mark A. Krasner, a founding partner of Blanchard, Krasner & French, has over 36 years of experience as a certified public accountant and attorney.

Contact Info

linkedin.com/in/markkrasner

Assistant:

Angela Manzano
858.551.2440 x302
amanzano@bkflaw.com

Practice Areas

Business Law

Real Estate Law

Trust, Estate & Probate Law

Litigation

Tax Law

Family Law

About

Mark’s areas of practice include mergers and acquisitions, real estate, tax matters, family law, purchases and sales, litigation, licensing, corporate and partnership structuring and reorganizations, international trade, tax, and estate planning. His chief responsibilities include helping clients make and save money or minimize their losses.

Mark has been Martindale-Hubbell AV rated preeminent, which indicates the highest legal ability and ethical standards, for 16 consecutive years. He has also been named a Top Attorney in San Diego for several years in a row and Best Lawyer in La Jolla 9 out of the last 10 years.

Outside of work, Mark likes to travel and play golf. Mark’s philosophy is Learn, Earn & Return.

Professional Recognition

Professional Overview

Bars & Courts

California Bar
New York Bar
Washington, DC Bar
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. Supreme Court

Certified Public Accountant

California
Nevada

Education

University of San Diego, School of Law, JD, Magna Cum Laude
San Diego State University, BS Accounting, Summa Cum Laude

Representative Transactions

Guided majority shareholders through a $100 million transaction
Represented a cross-border food manufacturer in obtaining $5 million industrial development bond financing to construct a new manufacturing facility and in selling its business for more than $90 million.
Defended a majority shareholder in a multi-million-dollar biotech company against a venture capitalist.
Supported domestic and international businesses and individuals across diverse industries, including automobile dealerships, real estate, lenders, manufacturers, inventors, publishers, and retail.
Handled family law and custody matters ranging from $1 million to $250 million.
Successfully defended an attorney accused of fraud in a foreign investment scam.
Achieved a favorable outcome for a client in a bad-faith insurance case arising out of a foreign country.
Counseled domestic and international clients and individuals on income tax, sales and use tax, property tax matters, litigation, estate planning, marital matters, and residency issues.
Guided real estate developers, investors, and lenders in restructuring loans.

Professional Affiliations

Board Member, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
American Bar Association
San Diego County Bar Association
La Jolla Bar Association
Foothills Bar Association
American Academy of Attorney-CPAs
The American Institute of CPAs
California Society of CPAs
Nevada Society of CPAs
Estate Planning Council
IR Global
The Expert Network

Community Affiliations

Board Member, Big Brother Big Sister of Northern Nevada
Board Member, Nevada Art Museum
Board Member, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Jewish Family Services
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Northern Nevada
La Jolla Village Merchants Association, Former Board Member
Promises 2 Kids
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada, Former Board Member
San Diego Opera
San Diego Zoo
Scripps Memorial Hospital
YWCA of San Diego County (Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention)

Publications

Executive Spotlight “Top Lawyers: The Secrets to Their Success,” Worldwide Publishing

Speaking Engagements

“Due Diligence and Other Concerns in Mergers and Acquisitions,” CPA/Law Forum Seminar
“Tax, Estate and Succession Planning,” co-sponsored with American Express/IDS
“Tax-Free Exchanges,” Chicago Title Seminar
“Forms of Business Organization,” Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
“Partnerships,” Continuing Education of the Bar
“Tax Planning for Business Owners,” Merrill Lynch Conference
“Mergers & Acquisitions,” National Law Foundation
“Recent Tax and Other Developments,” Foothills Bar Association
“Recent Developments in California Family Law,” National Law Foundation
“Retirement Planning,” National Law Foundation