Emigrating from Japan in 1981, Matt Iwama was thoroughly convinced that life in the USA offered the values and virtues he desired. In 1984, after deciding to make America his home, he started a small construction company. By 1986, he was building homes and sold his last project in 2007. The company’s main business was land development and construction of new homes.

Until then, he spent his entire working life in the construction and real estate industries as a market participant. He believes that most of what we really need to know in life cannot be learned or taught in school. As a builder and developer, current real estate broker, and former mortgage broker, he brings to the table a range of life and work experiences which are pertinent to his clients’ needs. These experiences allow him to offer more than textbook answers.

With the recent downturn of the economy, his real estate and construction focus has shifted towards helping clients like builders, developers, real estate investors, and homeowners who are struggling legally and financially. He realized that many of his friends and colleagues need to move on with their lives and filing bankruptcy was the best possible solution for them to start fresh or reorganize their debts.
He has assisted individuals and business owners with successful Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Although the current trend of the regional economy appears to be good, he finds many people can benefit from Chapter 11 cases. He is ready to serve those who need their reorganization.

As a law practitioner, he enjoys getting to know people on a personal basis. He especially likes helping clients work through their hardships. He came to the realization that as humans, we often need a hope or vision to move forward in our lives. Having the opportunity to help clients find their hope and create a vision for the future is by far the best part of his career.