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Debt: $800,000
Results: $100,000 pay-off, $200,000 sale of collateral, remainder forgiven
Comments: Investment in a failed condominium project in New Hampshire threatened an otherwise profitable business. A cash settlement financed by a partial liquidation of real estate allowed for a quick and complete recovery and the retention of substantial assets.
"Anyone who says your personal life doesn’t impact your business
is not being very truthful. Having my notes called had a traumatic effect
on my company, even though the loans weren’t directly related to my
business. After trying to resolve things on my own, I subsequently went through
two Boston law firms with no success.
Don was very understanding and gracious and set the tone for a very comfortable relationship. He possessed an early and almost uncanny ability to understand, not only both sides of the problem, but the individual personalities and prospective positions of all the parties involved. Because Don’s expertise in this field is unparalleled, he wasn’t the least bit hesitant in challenging the head of a government agency, the CEO of a major lending institution and a prestigious Boston law firm.
After nine months, everything worked out and was back to normal. But in
the future I’ll be looking at prospective investment opportunities
much more comprehensively. I’ll consider my alternatives more carefully,
along with current and future economic conditions. Then I’ll talk to
Don!"
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