Aside from our people, at FWB, we consider our greatest strength to be our ability to quickly and effectively understand how your business works, the elements that have made it successful in the past, and, when it is floundering, the steps necessary to bring it back to solid footing.
Our senior counsel, Julianne R. Frank, is one of only 101 lawyers in the United States certified in both business and consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of certification. Such certification requires completion of a rigorous process that includes the demonstration of many years of experience in business distress issues, the passing of rigorous exams, and the recommendations of peers. Miss Frank’s background enables her to clearly diagnose a business's financial shortcomings. She has developed specific software-based analytical tools that enable you to visualize your restructured business finances in graphic terms.
If you are experiencing any form of financial distress in your business, we encourage you to consult with us. At the initial consultation, we will take the time to understand you and your business--the nature of your finances and the manner in which your business operates and keeps its books. We generally suggest you bring a copy of recent tax returns and financial statements. You might also bring copies of any legal proceedings that are concerning you, and documents establishing your obligations to lenders or creditors. Typically, within less than two hours, we will have a good working knowledge of your business and its problems, and are on our way to devising solutions.
We will then assign you certain "homework"---asking that you provide us additional information that is formatted into a template we will have custom designed for your business. We take that information and, using proprietary software, are able to prepare a graphic portrayal of your business "before" and "after"—projecting for you the "look" of your business when it has been restored to financial health. These steps can usually be undertaken for minimal expense.
Next, we will outline for you the steps necessary to take you through the reorganization process. In many cases, the process itself can be accomplished in a few short months. At FWB, we do not pursue cases with little prognosis for success. We will be straightforward with you and always advise you of the potential issues that you are likely to confront in any case. We are not interested in "surprise"…our goal is to minimize your stress and ours. Having said that, the legal process often involves the unexpected, and we at FWB have the experience you help you navigate the unfriendliest of waters.