Education
Mr. Caplan received his B.A., with distinction, from Stanford University in 1957. He earned his law degree from Stanford University in 1960.
Mr. Caplan is shareholder and president of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek. His practice emphasizes real property law, which encompasses retail, office, industrial, hospitality, residential and mixed-use projects.
Professional Affiliations & Admissions
- State Bar of California
- San Diego County Bar Association
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Community Affiliations
- San Diego Symphony Foundation (Board of Trustees)
- La Jolla Playhouse (Board of Directors)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- Co-author, “Commercial Lease Practice” published by the California Continuing Education of the Bar (1976)
- Participated in several panels on real property issues for the American Law Institute-American Bar Association
- Speaker at programs involving real property matters sponsored by the California Continuing Education of the Bar
Professional Awards & Honors
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (1984 - present)
News
- 12 SCMV Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023
- 10 SCMV attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022
- SCMV Named to 2021 “Best Law Firms” List
- Nine SCMV attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
- SCMV Attorneys Named Among San Diego’s Top Lawyers
- Eleven SCMV attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
- 2019 San Diego Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- SCMV Attorneys Named Among The Best Lawyers in America
- SCMV Ranked Among San Diego’s Most Important Law Firms
- SCMV Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers List
- SCMV 2017 California Super Lawyers
- 2017 Martindale Hubbell A-V Preeminent Rated Attorneys
- SCMV Martindale Hubbell A-V Preeminent® Rated Attorneys
- Bob Caplan named one of San Diego’s Men Who Make a Difference
- Bob Caplan Participates in San Diego Daily Transcript Roundtable
- Attorney’s longevity can be attributed to his creativity