Jim Butler

Jim Butler was mentioned in the article, "Resort Real Estate: Preparing for the Recovery", which appeared in 4Hoteliers.com and Hospitality Net.

Jim Butler was quoted in Hotel and Motel Management in the article titled “How to Maximize Value of Your Distressed Property” discussing the importance of conducting a comprehensive analysis as the first step in dealing with a distressed hotel property.

Jim Butler was quoted in BusinessWeek in the article titled, “Sunstone’s Loan Troubles: A Cautionary Tale”, regarding what lenders are willing to accept in this economic climate.

Jim Butler was quoted in a Hotel Online article entitled, "Sunstone Hotel Investor Hands Back to Lenders Another Hotel, the 299-room Marriott Ontario Airport; Stops Making Payments on the $26 million Mortgage," commenting on trends of dropped revenue earned per room in hotels.

Jim Butler was quoted in a Press-Enterprise article entitled, "Marriott Ontario Airport hotel being handed back to lenders," commenting on trends of dropped revenue earned per room in hotels.

Jim Butler, Mark Rosenthal, and Brian Yates’ blog article, “Hotel Liability — Have You Checked Your Parental Release Forms Lately? Florida Supreme Court Invalidates Parental Release Forms” appeared in Hotel Resource, Hotel Online, and ehotelier.com.

Jim Butler was quoted in Time Magazine in the article entitled, “Hyatt’s IPO: Bad Timing or Family Necessity?”, commenting on Hyatt Hotels’ decision to go public in the hotel industry’s current climate.

Jim Butler was quoted in Lodging Hospitality in the article entitled, "Don’t Give Up the Ship!" regarding the option of hotel closures.

Jim Butler was quoted in Hotels Magazine in the article entitled, "Excess Takes Its Toll on Hotel Values," discussing the current state of the hotel industry, and what can be learned from this economic downturn.

Jim Butler was quoted in the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Newslink newsletter in the article, "California Hotels Reflect Nationwide Dilemma", discussing the status of the California hotel industry and the broader implications for the nation.