How Jeff Grant Turned My Case (and My Life) Around
A normal morning turned into a nightmare.
A sudden thundering boom shattered the front door and my world. One moment I was a respected businessman; the next, I was facing white- collar charges and the terrifying prospect of a long sentence and crippling financial penalties. Shame, fear, and uncertainty overwhelmed me and clouded my judgment.
I hired highly respected and reputable white collar attorneys, but my concerns soon arose. Their recommendations felt like they wanted me to fold even before we started. They wanted me to immediately agree to give the government millions of dollars, virtually every penny my wife and I had in the bank.
Questions swirled around my head, I couldn’t sleep. Were we conceding too much? Did I have a choice? My primary goal was to minimize the financial penalties as I assumed I would have little chance to ever again earn a living even close to the one I had lost. And, I wanted to prioritize this goal while still reducing my potential incarceration time. This appeared to be a strange and foreign concept to my lawyers as they hammered at me to just throw in the towel.
My wife found an article in The New Yorker about the White Collar Support Group and its co-founder, lawyer Jeff Grant. The group provided much needed emotional support and understanding, and its members shared their practical experience of navigating the white collar justice system.
Jeff truly turned things around for me. His deep understanding of the legal system and unwavering compassion were a godsend. I added him to my defense team as co- counsel, and hired him as my Private General Counsel, to provide strategy, business experience and fill in all the gaps my criminal defense attorneys knew little, or nothing, about.
He expertly knew how to make my defense lawyers comfortable that he was not there to replace them, but to collaborate, and add valuable experience and guidance to achieve a better outcome.
Jeff meticulously analyzed the case, particularly the financial aspects. His experience and insight gained from helping hundreds of white collar defendants, and decades serving as General Counsel to successful businesses, quickly made all the difference.
Jeff was able to look at my case in a client-centered way. He understood that I needed a lawyer, and a friend, who would put my me and my family first. He delivered in a big way. He offered us valuable alternatives on reducing sentencing points, restitution, taxation, and avoiding forfeiture, and became the go-to guy for all of our business and real estate interests.The impact was immediate. Jeff developed a creative strategy that combined restitution and forfeiture in a way that reduced my overall sentencing points.
My plea agreement was far better than I ever imagined achievable - a significantly reduced sentence, a manageable restitution payment, and no forfeiture.
Beyond his legal expertise, Jeff prepared me mentally and emotionally for the challenges ahead. He was always there providing encouragement and empathy. His unwavering support throughout this ordeal will never be forgotten.
If you find yourself facing similar legal, business and family turmoil and need someone who can fight for the best possible outcome, don’t hesitate to contact Jeff Grant.
--Anonymous, California
Anonymous is a member of the Ministry’s White Collar Support Group™ that meets every Monday evening on Zoom.
