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Rob Koger — putting the whole story into perspective

20 September 2013

Since August 2011, HotelLawyer.com has been following some of the significant events in the unfolding story of surrounding Robert T. Koger and his fraudulent schemes. But yesterday (September 19, 2013), Jason Freed of Hotel News Now published a great article that provides a more comprehensive timeline and overview, and puts together the whole story from many parts of this fascinating tale. I highly recommend it.

I was pleased to be interviewed by Jason to provide some background and insights, and to be quoted in the article. To read this article, click on the link below.


How hotel dealmaker Koger landed behind bars” by Jason Freed in Hotel News Now.


For other articles on this case see:

Robert T. Koger — Hotel Lawyer with the FBI affidavit that helped put Koger behind bars

Rob Koger — putting the whole story into perspective

Robert T. Koger of Molinaro Koger is arrested and put behind bars. A shocking course of continuing fraudulent conduct is unveiled.

Stranger than fiction? A closer look at the Molinaro Koger criminal convictions regarding deals with Host . . .

Hotel Lawyer on the fiduciary, contractual and agency duties of hotel brokers Host Hotels & Resorts LP v. Molinaro Koger litigation


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