Business Law - Being A Deal Maker - Business

One of my favorite aspects of building a business law / private equity firm is seeing clients set and reach business goals. Many clients face complicated issues that need careful legal analysis and creative planning. Unfortuantely, most attorneys focus on the problems with the complicated deals and have trouble finding creative ways to navigate the legal minefield. Alerding Castor Hewitt takes a unique approach on business law in that we consider ourselves "deal makers" rather than what most attorneys are - "deal breakers." We work hard at finding creative legal solutions to make business happen.

Today my colleague, Sam Schumutte, worked with California attorney on a client's complicated real estate business and private equity raise. He received one of the best compliments I have ever read. The CA attorney e-mailed the client, cc'ed me and Sam, and said:

Sam from David Castor's office and I just solved the real estate distribution puzzle. The solution is sort of complicated, but I will get you a write-up to explain what we can/should say... Sam is a rare attorney who knows securities law and who is an artful “deal maker” (unlike the great horde of “deal breaker” attorneys who will bring up problems without offering positive solutions.)

Sam's response was also encouraging:

Thank you for your very kind remarks and vote of confidence, it means a lot coming from you. I will always endeavor to find solutions to move forward, finding obstacles is far too easy – our clients deserve much more. Again, thank you and I look forward to many years of collaboration with you.

Those are the conversations that keep me excited about what we are doing.