BLAKE S. GABRIEL
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Blake Gabriel advises individuals and entities with a focus on corporations, business law, securities, and real estate. He joined Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, P.C. as a law clerk at the beginning of 2020 and subsequently joined the firm as an attorney in 2021.
Before joining the firm as a law clerk Blake worked as a legal intern focusing on securities regulation and compliance. This background provided him with great experience in the field of securities law and valuable insights into corporate governance. In his practice Blake has experience drafting and negotiating contracts, working with different types of business entities, and navigating commercial as well as residential real estate transactions. During his time as a law clerk at the firm, he had the opportunity to work with several of the firm’s senior attorneys and gained experience in a number of the firm’s areas of practice. These relationships have helped him expand his practice and created valuable resources to help assist his clients.
Blake grew up on a fourth-generation family operated farm in Oklahoma where he worked in the summers with his father and brothers. In his free time Blake is a fervent sports fan and enjoys football, basketball, and golf. He is also an avid skier and enjoys all the outdoor activities that Colorado has to offer.
Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, P.C., Boulder, CO
Law Clerk, 2019-2021
- Helped draft organizational documents for different types of entities to facilitate operational changes and initial formation.
- Researched numerous corporate, business, and real estate issues while communicating with client's and senior attorneys.
- Assisted with legal research and compliance for corporate securities issues and advised senior attorneys on specific securities matters.
Trombly Business Law, Louisville, CO
Legal Intern, Summer 2019
- Prepared and edited year end and quarterly reports for publicly traded corporations.
- Drafted and reviewed documents for a corporation’s acquisition deal including compiling financial data.
- Filed multiple state annual reports.
University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, CO
Juris Doctor, May 2021
GPA: 3.4
Honors: Chancellor’s Diversity Grant Scholarship
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, May 2018
GPA: 3.95
Honors: Oklahoma State Honors College, General Degree
President’s Honor Roll
Dean’s Honor Roll
Top Twenty Freshman Male
Activities: Business Student Council
Student Government Association, Freshman Representative Council
Coached over 250 hours of youth sports. Fervent sports fan; main interests include football, golf, basketball, and sports podcasts.
RECENT ARTICLES BY BLAKE GABRIEL
Corporate Transparency Act Update: Nationwide Reporting Temporarily Suspended
Corporate Transparency Act: Nationwide Reporting Temporarily Suspended On December 3, 2024, in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al v. Garland et al, No. 4:24-cv-00478 (E.D. Tex. Dec. 3, 2024), a Texas federal district court issued a nationwide preliminary injunction halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) by the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes
Ongoing Federal Challenges to Non-Compete Covenants Pose Minimal Impact on Colorado Employment
Co-Author: Britney Beall-Eder In early 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to ban most traditional non-compete clauses in employment contracts across the United States. This initiative was part of a broader strategy to enhance economic mobility by removing barriers that inhibit workers from pursuing new employment opportunities, thereby promoting competition, innovation,
Navigating New Antitrust and MLS Rules in Colorado Real Estate
A Brokers Guide for Navigating Colorado’s New Antitrust Requirements and MLS Rules Significant changes are reshaping the real estate landscape following the National Association of REALTORS® (“NAR”) Settlement Agreement entered into on March 15th, 2024 (the “Settlement Agreement”), updated state regulations, and new Multiple Listing Service (“MLS”) rules. These new requirements are designed to eliminate
Update on the Corporate Transparency Act and Recent District Court Ruling
Co-Author: John Koechel The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), passed in January 2021, aims to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities by requiring certain companies to disclose specific information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). In response to the passage of the CTA, the National Small Business Association
Corporate Transparency Act: What is it and what should I know?
Co-Author: John Koechel INTRODUCTION In the ever-evolving landscape of legislative initiatives, the passage of new laws is a commonplace occurrence. The enactment of a new federal law often results in minimal impact on most individuals, typically not necessitating any specific actions on their part. The passage of the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is one
Fractional Equity Ownership of Real Estate in Colorado
Introduction. For many Americans the dream of owning a second home or investment property is just that, a dream. Dramatic increases in property values paired with recent interest rate hikes have made it more difficult than ever to make that dream a reality. These factors have caused not only families, but also investors, to find