JD , Law

B.A., , Political Science

Rupert Francisco has extensive experience in the fields of Asset Protection, Tax Liability Mitigation / Abatement, Corporate Formation and Wealth Strategy as it relates to Asset Protection. He also has substantial experience in Counseling Start-Ups and Mid Size companies. After leaving the practice of law, Rupert founded four companies, including: Joy Entertainment, an Artist Management company, in 1994, J E Holdings, Inc., an Asset Protection and Tax Liability / Mitigation company in 1995, Tenland, Inc., in 2001, and Timely Entertainment, Inc., in 2005.In six years, from 1983 –1989, The Law Offices of Rupert Francisco grew from 1 to 3 locations under his leadership.  He has been a Business Advisor and Consultant to numerous corporations both in and outside of the Music Industry. He has lectured on Asset Protection, Landlord-Tenant, Business Law and Recording Artists Contract Negotiations. Mr. Francisco is an Honors graduate of the University of California, Riverside, 1977. Thereafter, he interned in the Office of California Lt. Governor, Mervyn Dymally, where he authored the State’s first seminal study on California’s Minority population. While a California State Assembly Fellow, 1977-78, he was one of the State of California’s foremost experts on Crime Victims Compensation Legislation. As a result of his work with the Assembly Criminal Justice Committee, he received special recognition from the California State Legislature, Assembly Rules Committee. He holds a J.D. from the UCLA School of Law and practiced law in California from 1983 –89.FIRSTS: Rupert Francisco was the first undergraduate in the history of the Univ. of California, Riverside, that was allowed to pursue a Masters Degree in Political Science, while still an Undergraduate. He was the first and youngest ever, African American attorney, to open a law practice in Century City, California (1983). J E Holdings, Inc. (Thejeh.com) is the only African American owned Asset Protection Firm in the United States. Tenland, Inc. (10land.com) is the first and only company of its kind in the world.