Ilan Rubin has responded to legal allegations stemming from the partnership of Q Drum Co.
Hello all. I feel like I need to share a perspective that has been sorely missed from a recent smear campaign. Please be aware that I have the full support of Jeremy’s parents regarding this matter, and it means the world to me.
I knew Jeremy for about 32 years, and we were in business together for the last 10. He was a phenomenal guy and undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest drum builders. No question. He was a very close friend who I loved dearly.
After his death, all of the loose ends related to Q Drum Co. needed resolution, and it fell to me. I tried to do it in a patient, polite, and understanding manner, but it is an odd feeling when you get a notice of a warehouse lease termination out of the blue, only to find a workshop has been all but gutted. Still, I tried to handle things personally and directly, but eventually had to seek legal representation.
I’d like to take this moment to say that while I invested money into Q over the years, I never took out a penny. In the aftermath, I invested thousands more in legal counsel with nothing to gain other than the green light, based on our operating agreement, to deal with Q’s legal affairs in an above-board manner.
Nearly six months in, after having honestly tried absolutely every possible way to resolve this amicably, the final option left to me was tastelessly publicized on social media with the flashy words “lawsuit!” and “attempt to control estate!”
The person on the other side of this dispute was told by a very well-respected lawyer that if she was willing to take on her appointed role and initiate probate proceedings, we would be more than willing to discuss stepping away from the proceedings personally.
But she hasn’t taken steps to initiate probate and has instead put her energy into posting about it on social media for some inexplicable reason while making it sound like I am profiting from the petition (I am not!).
I’m very thankful for the kind words I’ve received and truly appreciate the people who were able to see through the disparaging posts.
Ilan Rubin