Weintraub & Selth APC

I first met Dan Weintraub about eight years ago. I had a hotel project under construction and Imperial Bank, my lender, stopped honoring my construction loan draws forcing me to fund my construction out of my own pocket. Because the bank had breached its obligations to me, I chose to stop making my loan payments . It soon became clear why Imperial stop funding my loan. Imperial collapsed and was taken over by the government and was than acquired by City National Bank. City National claimed I was in breach and threatened to foreclose on my project. That was when I found Dan. I interviewed him and found him to be confident, experienced and knowledgeable. He set up a meeting with the head of City National's workout group and within one hour, had the bank willing to completely restructure the loan in my favor including making additional advances to me. Since that time, I have used Dan and his firm in connection with all legal matters that I have. He is aggressive and creative, a top-notch problem solver and a great negotiator and strategist. While he is first and foremost a workout attorney who focuses on saving small and midsized businesses, his skills are such that I have engaged him as my outside General Counsel. In connection with a large development which is currently underway, he has put together and supervised the development team, always ensuring that my interests and those of my family come first. I recommend him highly and without any hesitation.

I have worked with Dan Weintraub and Jim Selth as a colleague on numerous mutual client matters over several years. Dan and Jim provide truly exceptional representation in navigating resolutions for their clients. They are extremely knowledgeable about all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, they keep to a high ethical standard in their practice by putting the client's interest first and they are creative in pursuing effective solutions for both their debtor-side and creditor-side clientele. Dan has tremendous ability to move parties in a negotiation towards objectives that serve the common interest for all sides to solve problems in a meaningful and expeditious manner. Dan is also a concierge for his clients, pulling together key talent to manage complex client matters with deftness and decorum. Jim orchestrates case strategies with precision and a depth of knowledge that rivals his peers. Jim identifies a path through the potential hazards of litigation with an attention for the long-view and a favorable outcome. Dan and Jim are formally recognized by their colleagues for excellence and it is easy to understand why having worked with them so often. I recommend their firm first any time I have a client who seeks relief from financial obligations that have grown beyond layman management, as well as, any time I have a client seeking to collect judgments owed. I recommend them first every time. My clients have always been very satisfied.

H Granados Communications, Inc., retained Weintraub & Selth in late 2011 to represent it in its successful Chapter 11 restructure. The case was discharged in 2014. W&S representation was invaluable. At the beginning W&S listened carefully to what we had and what we needed to accomplish with the bankruptcy. They made sure they understood the risks involved, especially those that could derail the process. We got off to a strong start. This included a cash collateral order that worked for our company and circumstances, and, that enabled us to stabilize and ultimately to survive the process. A major issue was resolving unpaid payroll taxes with the IRS and with EDD. W&S encouraged us to put together a plan that we believed we could deliver on. We did. W&S advocated it. And it was accepted by the IRS and EDD, and, confirmed by the Court. Our case could have derailed at any time. W&S, again and again, and promptly, resolved issues related to this bankruptcy. Subsequent to the discharge of the case, HG has retained W&S as general counsel. The services and introductions have been tremendously to our advantage.

I have worked with Dan Weintraub and his team for nearly ten years as a financial advisor to businesses. Dan and his team do an excellent job guiding their clients through the decision making process of filing for bankruptcy or not. Knowing that bankruptcy is the last resort, they will negotiate with their client's creditors out-of-court to avoid a filing. If a bankruptcy is deemed to be the best course of action, Dan and his team do an excellent job - guiding their clients through Ch. 11 bankruptcy and getting across the finish line to plan confirmation. They are smart, hard working, tough with negotiations, willing to go the extra mile and a pleasure to work with as well. I highly recommend the services of Weintraub & Selth.