About Marc
Marc Blumenthal studied at Brandeis University before completing a B.A. at Tulane University in 1975 and earning his J.D. from Tulane University School of Law in 1981. His educational path placed him in two regions with distinct legal cultures, and those early years shaped a practical approach to the law that shows in his later roles.
Blumenthal’s resume lists Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd as his place of practice. He is a member of the Illinois Bar and holds an inactive membership in the Louisiana Bar. Over time he has combined private practice with roles in legal groups and advisory panels that touch on business and franchise matters.
He serves on the Illinois Lawyer General Franchise Advisory Board, a position that involves advising on franchise-related legal questions that affect lawyers and clients across the state. He also was a founding board member of the Small Business Advocacy Council in 2011, and he remains on that board. Those affiliations place him in regular conversation with business owners, regulators and other counsel about practical issues facing small enterprises.
Colleagues describe him as steady and pragmatic in meetings. He has worked on matters typical for attorneys who advise business clients, including contract issues, regulatory concerns and disputes that arise from commercial arrangements. His work at Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd has involved representing entities and individuals in contexts where business law and franchise relationships intersect.
Blumenthal’s background in two different state bars and his long-standing participation on local advisory boards underscore a career that balances private client work with public-facing service. He has kept ties to Louisiana through his inactive bar membership while maintaining an active presence in Illinois professional circles. That dual connection gives him a perspective shaped by differing state rules and business climates.
At present he practices at Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd, where his work is concentrated on legal matters involving franchise relationships and small business law. He continues to serve on the Small Business Advocacy Council and the Illinois Lawyer General Franchise Advisory Board, advising on issues that affect business owners and franchise stakeholders.
