The Engagement Model
A transparent, phased approach. Each phase produces a defined output and a clear decision point — so you always know where the matter stands and what the next step requires.
AEEA engagements are structured in three phases. Each phase is scoped, documented, and designed to leave you in a stronger, more defensible position than when it began — regardless of whether you continue to the next phase.
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1
Screening
A confidential screening call to confirm fit, understand the pressure points, and determine whether structured intervention is appropriate. No charge, no obligation. The output is a clear recommendation on the right next step.
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Structured Assessment
A scoped review of the file: exposure mapped, gaps identified, chronology reconstructed, and a decision-ready basis prepared. The output is a documented assessment you and your counsel can act on.
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Controlled Intervention
For matters requiring sustained support: governance imposed, recovery sequenced, reporting delivered on a fixed cadence, and every action documented for review. The output is execution under scrutiny, from entry to resolution.
Principal-led throughout
Active matters are directed at the principal level, not delegated to junior staff. The person assessing exposure on day one is the person directing the engagement at resolution.
Built to withstand review
Every engagement is conducted with the expectation that lenders, regulators, or opposing counsel will examine the decisions made. That expectation governs the structure of the record from the first documented action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to commit to all three phases?
No. Each phase stands on its own. Many matters are resolved or stabilized after the structured assessment.
What does a screening call cost?
Nothing. The screening call exists to determine fit and recommend the right next step.
Start with a screening call.
Thirty minutes to determine fit and the appropriate next step for your matter.