Jennifer C. Blumenthal

Jennifer C. Blumenthal is an experienced Charleston attorney whose practice spans commercial lending, corporate transactions, and real estate finance. She advises banks, corporations, developers, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities on secured transactions, restructurings, and compliance issues. Jennifer also counsels clients in local government law, including procurement and public utility regulation. Her strong focus on delivering strategic solutions has established her as a trusted resource for businesses and institutions managing complex financial and operational matters.

Jennifer earned her J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law and her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Licensed in South Carolina, she frequently acts as local counsel in national and international credit transactions, offering guidance on state law and third-party legal opinions. Her combined background in corporate and finance law enables her to provide practical and results-driven advice across a wide spectrum of industries and transactions.

Jennifer regularly assists clients in financing major commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure projects, including tax-exempt and taxable financings. She has worked extensively on real estate development, construction lending, and resort or mixed-use projects. She negotiates and drafts commercial leases, development agreements, and construction contracts. She also provides ongoing legal counsel to public sector entities, including election commissions, water and sewer commissions, and transportation authorities, ensuring effective governance and legal compliance.

In addition to her practice, Jennifer C. Blumenthal is active in professional leadership roles. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Corporate, Banking, and Securities Law Section and previously served as President of the South Carolina Bar Foundation. She has also chaired the Legal Opinion Ad Hoc Committee. Jennifer’s professional excellence has earned recognition in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and regional publications honoring her as an influential leader in the legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Burr & Forman LLP
• Member, South Carolina Bar Association
• Member, South Carolina Bar Foundation
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Charleston County Bar Association
• Member, South Carolina Women Lawyers’ Association
• Member, CREW Network and CREW Charleston

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• Wake Forest University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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