iCap: Maximum Investor Recovery in Ponzi Scheme Chapter 11

Turning Chaos into Coordinated Recovery

iCap, a Washington-based real estate investment firm, faced allegations of operating a Ponzi scheme, owing more than $250 million to 1,800 investors. To stabilize the situation and restore confidence, the court appointed Lance Miller of Pivot Group as Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) to lead a structured liquidation process. Pivot’s mandate focused on securing assets, establishing transparency, and maximizing recovery for investors.​

Results:

  • Secured confirmation of a joint liquidation plan with broad stakeholder support.
  • Established the iCap Trust to enable efficient, accelerated asset recoveries.
  • Leveraged forensic findings and court recognition of the Ponzi scheme to strengthen legal actions.
  • Protected investor claims through proactive litigation across multiple lawsuits.

Pivot > Team:

Lance Miller
Managing Partner

Peter Elkin
Partner

Stan Ho
Managing Director

Mike Lang
Senior Director

Liz Gonzalez
Senior Director

Austin Singer
Senior Director

Sarah Rohr
Director