Ian Lagowitz
Managing Partner – Co-Head
Ian Lagowitz serves as Managing Partner of Trigild, bringing more than 25 years of experience in receiverships, fiduciary services, distressed asset management, and commercial real estate operations. Throughout his career, Ian has been involved in nearly 1,000 receivership, fiduciary, and trustee appointments, earning a reputation for successfully navigating complex real estate challenges and maximizing asset value for stakeholders.
Prior to joining Trigild, Ian founded IVL Group, where he led receivership and asset management engagements across a broad range of property types and asset classes. He is highly experienced in bankruptcy recovery and has played a significant role in the disposition of hundreds of retained assets from bankruptcy sales, reviewed approximately 10,500 proofs of claim, and managed cures and lease assumptions associated with the transfer of operating leases.
In addition to his expertise in distressed assets and asset management, Ian has extensive experience in property evaluation, leasing, sales, redevelopment, brownfield redevelopment, mergers and acquisitions, institutional workouts, asset recovery, and property management.
Before founding IVL Group, Ian joined Onyx Equities in 2010 as Director of Receivership and REO Management. In that role, he served as a court-appointed receiver and managing agent, oversaw client relationships and portfolio operations, and led receivership and REO activities across 12 states. He also played a key role in expanding the firm’s national footprint, facilitating the opening of regional offices in Atlanta, Annapolis, Charlotte, and Memphis.
Earlier in his career, Ian held leadership positions with several notable organizations, including DiLeo Associates and The Alman Group. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland and is a licensed real estate broker in the state of New Jersey.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Ian serves on the board of Prodigal Sons and Daughters and is the Associate Coach for the Seton Hall University Men’s Golf Team. As Managing Partner, he provides strategic leadership for Trigild’s nationwide receivership, asset management, and fiduciary services platform.
