Blanchard, Krasner & French, APC Welcomes Darcy K. Houghton and Jennifer McMenomy as attorneys in its Reno, Nevada office
RENO, Nev. – Blanchard, Krasner & French, APC is announcing that Darcy K. Houghton and Jennifer McMenomy have joined the team in the firm’s Reno, Nevada office.
Darcy K. Houghton brings more than 20 years of combined legal and professional experience to the firm. Darcy’s background as a lawyer, accountant, trustee, corporate executive, business owner and real estate investor has given her a reputation as a comprehensive and astute adviser to business owners and wealthy families. Her wide scope of experience and broad collection of professional tools and insight help guide efficient solutions for clients. She will be accepting matters in estate planning, business law, philanthropy, taxation and probate.
Prior to joining the firm, Houghton served as the Senior Vice President and Senior Wealth Planner at Wells Fargo Private Bank. While there, she applied her expertise in estates and trusts and guided clients through business succession planning. She was recognized for her knowledge and leadership and served on The Private Bank’s committee that developed materials for its planning teams across the country. Preceding her work with The Private Bank, she practiced at Hawkins, Folsom & Muir Law serving as of counsel and assisting clients in estate and business matters. Darcy is an alumna of the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. She is heavily involved in the community and serves on the Reno Rodeo Sponsor’s Committee, the University of Nevada, Planned Giving Roundtable, the Western Nevada College Foundation Board of Trustees and as Treasurer and Director for the Veteran’s Guest House.
“I am honored to be working alongside a high caliber team of professionals who are committed to elevating client’s needs,” said Houghton. “I’m excited to apply my comprehensive background to help this firm evolve and help my clients plan through the myriad of changes that are impacting their families and businesses.”
Jennifer McMenomy joins the Blanchard, Krasner & French team as an experienced associate with a background in general matters, government and regulatory policy. Jenny is passionate about being a trusted liaison and exceeding the needs of her clients. Jenny’s practice will focus on civil litigation, employment, real estate matters, and trusts and estates. She is licensed to practice in Nevada and California.
Having earned an undergraduate from the University of Nevada, Reno and her Juris Doctor from Western State College of Law, McMenomy began her career at the Nevada State Legislature-State Assembly, serving as a policy analyst and government and regulatory affairs analyst. She then interned with Harry Reid while he was the majority leader of the US Senate. Jenny continued her work in governmental affairs as a lobbyist and policy analyst in the private sector and participated in the development of a 50- state solar tax policy. She has represented government and private entities before both chambers of the Nevada State Legislature and at the Federal level. In 2017, Jenny transitioned her practice to general civil matters and has been working in real estate, general litigation, probate and estate planning.
A Northern Nevada native, McMenomy has a love for the law and has spent time in numerous programs mentoring both high school students and law school graduates in trial advocacy, governmental affairs, and constitutional matters. She believes that she is serving them as they shape their careers. She has authored a number of estate planning articles and will be providing education to civic groups and financial advisors.
“Blanchard, Krasner & French’s focus on providing its client with both high quality legal services and creative problem solving is a good fit for my broad legal experience, I’m excited for this opportunity to use my skills to service the needs of BKF’s clients and Reno’s growing community,” said McMenomy.
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For more than 29 years, Blanchard, Krasner & French has successfully provided legal counsel for both the business and personal needs of our clients. With offices in La Jolla, California and Reno, Nevada, our firm provides legal guidance for business, real estate, tax, financial institutions, trusts, employment, trademark, family law, litigation and appellate practice and meditation and arbitration. Blanchard, Krasner & French is unique in our dedication to offer high quality legal support while maintaining accessibility, assistance and attention. We love to give back in our client communities. See more of the charities we support through board service or financial contributions here. Learn more about Blanchard, Krasner & French at bkflaw.com.
