Ep 3 Part 2 Alternatives to Bankruptcy (Guest Stephen Ravin)

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 This episode is part 2 of our series on alternatives to filing for bankruptcy. Our special guest is co-host, Stephen Ravin. Listen in as he talks Neil through the other legal options to filing bankruptcy. This episode is essential for anyone looking for an option that is less expensive and less difficult than a bankruptcy filing.

Highlights:
5:20 – Other options to a bankruptcy filing
6:23 – Assignment for the benefit of creditors  (ABCs)
8:27 – Could the company continue operations after filing for an ABC
10:57 – Major benefit of an ABC 
12:19 – Case study of a successful ABC
15:24 – What is a receivership
17:07 – How a receivership is different 
17:52 – Case study of a receivership
20:40 – Description of an Article 9 sale
22:14 – Case study of an Article 9 sale 
24:11 – Description and legal aspects to out of court settlement
26:33 – The benefits of out of court settlement
27:22 – Can a company change the choice they made?
28:49 – Can the owners  buy back their company?
29:29 – How the company, creditors, and secured lenders react 

Guest Info:

 Stephen B. Ravin is a highly seasoned insolvency and bankruptcy attorney, with more than 40 years experience. He has served as a trustee and has represented trustees, individual and corporate debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, assignees for the benefit of creditors and receivers.

 Call him any time 24/7, 973-286-6714. Or email him [e-mail], you can also visit his firm's website here.

 Host Information:

 Neil Goldstein is the founder of Elementary Business inc., a specialized consulting firm for distressed businesses and entities in transition. Neil works closely with owners to structure improvements in both operations and finances. With many successes in his portfolio, Mr. Goldstein focuses on the needs of the owner to achieve results in profitability, sale of the company or finding a partner for growth.

 Call 940-808-9451 or Email [e-mail] or visit ElementaryBusiness.com

 Our next episode will be about Bankruptcy traps, and will be in 2 parts because there is so much to cover. Our special guest for part 1 will be Josh Eppich of Bonds Ellis Eppich Schafer Jones LLP. Tune in next time as he talks to Neil and Steve about Bankruptcy traps related to ownership, lookback periods, and more.

 

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