Assumed ownership and full operating control of a complex real estate operating company developing a 3,600 acre master planned community. Secured DIP financing and successfully resolved an extremely contentious judicial reorganization of the project and emerged from chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Lake Las Vegas

Operated a multi-state, $2B private real estate homebuilding and land development company; recapitalized company; achieved record levels of closings and revenues; implemented internal controls and operating processes; launched a master planned community; and managed construction risk and litigation.

Acquired as principal or assisted in the acquisition and management of non-performing loans and REO for capital sources.

Disposed of unprofitable or non-core businesses as part of overall restructuring plans.

Advised public and private real estate companies, financial institutions, REIT's, public pension funds and life companies on exit alternatives, new business initiatives, valuations, market feasibility and portfolio matters.

Assisted and led restructuring efforts for private homebuilders and land developers with their creditors.

Developed capital adequacy plans for federal regulators monitoring or overseeing troubled financial institutions and failed insurance companies.

Qualified as an expert witness and testified in federal bankruptcy and state superior courts throughout the United States on matters involving: damages and lost profits resulting from real estate transactions or management; condemnation; valuation; bankruptcy; and construction defects.

Evaluated a $25B portfolio of international real estate operating companies and interests (controlling and non-controlling); evaluated capital structure alternatives; and advised buyers as to portfolio pricing.