Welcome to Success From Distress
Steady Judgment. Strategic Action. Proven Results
Led by Rob Saunders, a distinguished restructuring and transactional attorney at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, serves on boards and board committees. He holds the prestigious Directorship Certification (NACD.DC) from the National Association of Corporate Directors, the leading organization for corporate directors.
What We Do
Success From Distress places seasoned restructuring professionals—led by founder Robert M. Saunders, J.D., NACD.DC—on fiduciary and advisory boards where heightened risk, regulatory scrutiny, or balance-sheet pressure demand extraordinary oversight.
We are the right choice when your organization needs:
Independent directors or LLC managers
Independent directors or LLC managers to steer special-committee investigations, manage Chapter 11 dynamics, or oversee post-restructuring value creation.
Risk-savvy board members
Risk-savvy board members for banks, private lenders, debt buyers, hedge funds, and private-equity platforms holding or acquiring distressed assets.
Strategic guidance
Strategic guidance for activist investors, strategics, or PE sponsors targeting platform or add-on acquisitions amid operational or financial stress.
Why a Restructuring Attorney Belongs in Your Boardroom
A top-tier restructuring lawyer brings an unrivaled lens on risk. We:
Spot emerging issues before they crystallize into crises
Frame the right questions on liquidity, debt covenants, and covenant-lite traps.
Navigate regulators (EPA, NHTSA, IRS, PBGC) and safeguard compliance.
Engineer deal structures that preserve optionality and unlock upside—even in turbulent markets.
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Testimonials
Our clients share their experiences working with Successfromdistress.com
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