ABOUT US | ROBERT EGENOLF
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Robert F. Egenolf, JD, LLM, Founder
Principal partner in the law firm of The Egenolf Group LLP in Santa Barbara, Rob has specialized in real estate law and taxation for over 36 years.
Rob earned an undergraduate degree in Business and Economics and a Juris Doctorate from The United States International University, and a Masters in Law in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law graduating first in his class. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1973 and has focused on real property law and complex exchange transactions throughout his career. Rob has been involved in thousands of exchanges all over the world involving properties valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. He has lectured nationwide on this often complex and ever-changing subject.
Rob founded Santa Barbara Exchange Corporation in 1984, and founded the first national intermediary company in partnership with First American Title Company in 1986. He co-founded Amherst Exchange Corporation in 1988.
| Personal: | |
| Born, San Francisco, California | |
| Raised, San Diego, California | |
| Married to Judy Egenolf | |
| Children: | Cristi M. Egenolf, M.D., married to Graham Dell, Pilot, 3 sons |
| Jonah W. Egenolf, Computer Consultant, married to Jonaki Bose Egenolf, Marketing Executive, 2 sons | |
Bar Activities:
Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Director, 1977 and 1995 - 2001, Treasurer, 1997, Secretary 1998, President 2000
Barristers Club of Santa Barbara, Director, 1975 - 1977,
President 1976 – 1977
Chairman, Real Property Taxation Subsection of the Real Property Section of the California State Bar Association, 1990 – 1994.
Legal Educational Activities:
National lecturer on Tax Deferred Exchanges, 1986 to present
Lecturer, California State Bar Association sponsored Continuing Legal Education Programs, 1990 – 1992
Lecturer, Santa Barbara City College, Continuing Education Program, 1980 to present
Awards:
ADL - Distinguished Community Service Award - 2002
Women’s Economic Ventures – Man of Equality - 2002
Selected, National Directory of Who's Who, 1993 – 2006
Selected, Who's Who in American Law, 1992 - 2006
Community Non-Profit Activities:
Area IX Board, (TCADD), Director, 1977- 1978
CALM, Director, 1979 – 1980
Ensemble Theater Project, Director, 1981 – 1983
Santa Barbara City College Theater Group, Director, 1983- 1984
Founder, Santa Barbara Aluminum Man Competition, 1988
American Institute of Wine and Food, S.B. Chapter, Director, 1991 – 1993
Santa Barbara Wine Auction, Director, 1993 - 1994.
Semana Nautica Masters Volleyball Tournament, Director, 1993 – 1997
Planned Parenthood, Political Action Committee, 1995
Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, Financial Development Steering Committee, 1995 – 1996
Trustee, Laguna Blanca School, 1997 – 2003
ADL – Santa Barbara Community Advisory Board 1999- 2004
ACLU Santa Barbara Chapter Director – 2002 – 2004
Human Rights Watch Santa Barbara Dinner Committee 2004 – present
Foundation for Santa Barbara City College Director 2005 – 2007
Military Service:
Six years United States Naval Reserve, Honorable Discharge June, 1969
Active duty in the United States Submarine Service January 1967 through December 1968
Other Licensed Activities:
Coast Guard Licensed Charter Yacht Captain, 1971 – 1976
FAA Licensed Private Pilot, 1986 – present
California Licensed Notary, 1976 - present
Other:
Co-host of Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce weekly radio show
Contact: Egenolf@egenolf.com (805) 963-8906 x 1
