American lawyer or American muscle? Neither will work in RD. It sounds as if this business deal was conceived over numerous cocktails, and drawn up on a napkin. No serious restaurateur would proceed in the manner that has been described. This is a business. Not charity work. Too many people do not understand this until it is too late.
Could just be another gringo beach bar "victim" in the DR. Not the first, not the last. 'Tis fun to speculate, but better not to ever have had such thoughts.
Big Frank is in his 70s, and made no secret of his desire to sell for many, many years.
Way back when, Big Frank was the first person I got to know in Cabarete. The man was fascinating, had been there, done it repeatedly, bought the t-shirt shop. Had a story for every occasion. Didn't really matter if they were true, they were always entertaining. And, he kept a fun group of people around him.
One day, he introduces me to his manager, Little Frank (aka frank12). Younger, half Dominican dude so handsome that just by sitting near him, you could guarantee having a chance to see every good looking woman on the beach pass by, more than once, lol. Turns out he had more than a few stories too, and wrote a few books about them.
In a very real sense, they are a big part of what comes to mind when I think about Cabarete. You could buy a Presidente from a hundred other places, but only one spot had Frank. And Frank. They made the place a "must stop," and the experience was always fun and memorable. It was the difference between grabbing a quick drink, and lingering to buy food and several rounds. Both of them are like gravity in their ability to attract and keep interesting folks around them.
Big Frank is somewhat retired, and I wish him well, and calm seas. Little Frank and I stay in touch to this day. He's a really great guy, and wherever he ends up is the place that will get my regular business.
An American Lawyer? Really.
Good luck with that if it is true.
Don't overlook the fact that a suit could also have been filed in the US by Rocky, and the lawyer is also coming here to insure proper service of process.
Many a Dominican lawsuit with a US citizen or corporation as plaintiff or defendant has ended up in the federal district court in Miami..........and while I suspect that may not be the case here...........it is a possibility......depending in part on choice of law/governing law language in their agreement.....assuming they have a valid agreement.
Respectfully,
Playacaribe2
It sounds as if this business deal was conceived over numerous cocktails, and drawn up on a napkin.
I’m surprised Rocky’s lasted as long as it did. Should have kept it O’shay’s, big mistake to put all that money into it on Cab beach.
IO'm curious how a deal in the DR can be in US Federal Court.Don't overlook the fact that a suit could also have been filed in the US by Rocky, and the lawyer is also coming here to insure proper service of process.
Many a Dominican lawsuit with a US citizen or corporation as plaintiff or defendant has ended up in the federal district court in Miami..........and while I suspect that may not be the case here...........it is a possibility......depending in part on choice of law/governing law language in their agreement.....assuming they have a valid agreement.
Respectfully,
Playacaribe2
IO'm curious how a deal in the DR can be in US Federal Court.
How does this happen? The deal structured in the US with the asset offshore?
It cannot. Might as well file on Mars also....................
But I am sure you will hear some more garbage on "why it can happen".
Any comments on the lack of utility of bringing a US based lawyer along? I guess if you want moral support.
IO'm curious how a deal in the DR can be in US Federal Court.
How does this happen? The deal structured in the US with the asset offshore?