April 27, 2026
Host
Welcome back, Robin. Today we’re diving deep into Steptoe and Johnson’s extensive role in your trust's dismantling. It is quite a complex web.
Guest
Absolutely. We’re specifically talking about the West Virginia firm. They weren't just observers; they were the primary institutional architects for Doug Haught’s network.
Host
Right. Robert Andre drafted that 2016 Ratification, which basically tried to retroactively bless Ira’s solo actions while completely excluding you, Robin. That's a major red flag.
Guest
Exactly. Then there’s Charles Russell, who handled the Alpha Helix deeds. He was drafting for the borrower while simultaneously acting as the bank's fiduciary trustee.
Host
That’s classic role stacking. And we can't ignore Colton Parsons, who’s married to your co-trustee, Kelsey. That conflict is legally imputed to the entire firm.
Guest
I’d actually argue it’s more than just imputed; it’s a direct breach. This is why aggressive discovery is vital. The Crime-Fraud Exception is the key.
Host
Precisely. Your team needs those internal billing records and conflict checks to expose the mechanics. We hope this helps you and your legal counsel. Thanks for joining us today, Robin. Goodbye for now.