Our Court Appointed California District Court Business Receivers Are Here to Help
FedReceiver, Inc. provides experienced and court-approved business receivership services throughout California’s federal districts. Our California District Court Business Receivers have decades of experience administering complex business estates across diverse industries — including manufacturing, distribution, financial services, automotive, retail, gas station/C-store operations, and healthcare facilities such as assisted living and interim care centers.
Stephen Donell, principal of FedReceiver, holds a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) license through the California Department of Social Services, reflecting specialized knowledge in healthcare and regulatory oversight within business receiverships.
Here’s how our California District Court Business Receivers can help you:
A business receivership may arise under multiple circumstances — including loan defaults, judgment enforcement actions, partnership disputes, or regulatory compliance failures.
When appointed, a receiver acts as a neutral officer of the court, taking possession of business assets, managing daily operations, collecting receivables, and ensuring compliance with both legal and financial obligations. Depending on the court order, the receiver may oversee a limited scope (such as receivables or inventory) or assume full control as an equity receiver, managing all business functions including accounting, payroll, vendor contracts, and tax filings.
Learn more about the life cycle of a court receivership.
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Manufacturing
Manufacturing operations often require compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. Our team has managed facilities producing industrial, consumer, and technology products — ensuring operational continuity, employee safety, and compliance with all relevant laws.
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Distirubution
From apparel and automotive parts to electronics and furniture, our receivers have successfully administered distribution businesses with complex logistics networks. We oversee warehouse operations, inventory reconciliation, and supplier relations while maintaining uninterrupted customer service.
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Real Estate Partnerships
Our receivers manage both single-tenant and multi-tenant retail properties, from stand-alone units to anchored shopping centers. Services include lease-up management, CAM reconciliation, deferred maintenance coordination, and ADA/health & safety compliance. Learn more about our real estate receivership services.
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Financial Services
FedReceiver has extensive experience administering financial services firms, including insurance agencies, brokerage companies, and investment advisory firms. We ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and court orders while managing client accounts and fiduciary obligations.
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Medical/Health Care
Healthcare receiverships require exceptional care and precision. FedReceiver has managed medical office buildings, assisted living facilities, and interim care centers, coordinating compliance with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and OSHA standards. These properties often include specialized challenges such as parking management, accessibility, and patient privacy. Learn more about our healthcare receivership services.
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Automotive/Specialty Services
Our team has overseen automotive operations, truck stops, security firms, and specialty service providers. These assignments often involve high-value inventory, compliance with transportation regulations, and coordination with vendors and insurers.
When is a California District Court Business Receiver needed?
A California District Court Business Receiver may be appointed when:
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A borrower defaults on a commercial loan.
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A lender seeks recovery through judgment enforcement.
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A business is insolvent, mismanaged, or in dispute.
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Ownership or partner deadlock prevents effective management.
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There are allegations of fraud or breach of fiduciary duty.
In some cases, the receiver may only manage specific assets like receivables, equipment, or inventory. In others, the court may appoint an equity receiver with full operational control — responsible for running the business, filing taxes, handling payroll, negotiating with creditors, and reporting to the court.
Receiverships ensure neutral oversight, prevent loss of value, and provide transparency to all parties involved.
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Locations Served
With cases involving assets throughout the country and internationally, FedReceiver, Inc. provides nation-wide receivership services including international asset recovery.
Alameda, Butte, County of San Francisco, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Marin, Orange County, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Ventura County and the California District Court.
States with cases/assets include Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Who needs a court-appointed California District Court Business Receiver?
If you are a lender, attorney, investor, government agency or city attorney, FedReceiver,Inc. provides receivership services to address your unique circumstances.
Lender
Defaulted loans, collateral issues, or business mismanagement may warrant appointment of a business or real estate receiver to protect assets and secure repayment.
Attorney
Corporate, bankruptcy, and partnership attorneys frequently seek receiverships to stabilize businesses during litigation, fraud investigations, or dissolutions.
Defrauded Investor/Consumer
Equity investors or partners may require a receiver when disputes arise over governance, financial mismanagement, or failure to distribute profits.
Government Agency
State and federal agencies often request receiverships to address regulatory enforcement, public safety, or consumer protection issues.
How we work together
From identifying problems to implementing solutions, our experienced team utilizes its decades of experience, expertise, training and resources to successfully administer its receiver, partition, provisional directorship, dissolution manager and distribution agent cases.
Reach out
Please reach out via our contact page or call us at our Los Angeles corporate office. Our state and federal cases involve assets throughout the county.
Set an Appointment
An initial call will allow for an initial assessment of the proposed case.
Sample Pleadings/Orders
With approximately 800 cases, FedReceiver has a vast library of exemplars including motions seeking appointment of receiver, orders appointing receiver and memorandum of points & authorities.
References
We offer excellent references with local and national law firms, accounting firms and clients.
Court Experience
Given our decades of experience and hundreds of cases, we have appeared in state/federal court and have excellent relationships with numerous courts/judges.
Meet Our Expert California District Court Business Receiver Team
Founded by James Donell, FedReceiver, Inc. is a family-led firm nationally recognized for leadership in receivership administration.
Our principals include past Presidents of the California Receivers Forum and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER).
Stephen Donell, James Donell, Todd Donell, and Sarah Bates have collectively managed over 800 receivership and partition cases, including business operations, financial service entities, and industrial receiverships across California.
Offices
Northern California
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles
Wilshire Bundy Plaza 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Subsuit 1120
Phone: 310.207.8481
Stephen J. Donell Los Angeles
President of FedReceiver, Inc., Jalmar Properties, Inc. and Donell Expert Services, Inc.
James H. Donell Los Angeles
Founder and CEO of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Todd D. Donell Los Angeles
Executive Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Sarah R. Bates Los Angeles
Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Review the chapter authored by Mr. Donell
Reviving the Financially Distressed Business
Reviving The Financially Distressed Business is the essential guide for business owners and corporate leaders whose companies are under—or anticipating—financial difficulties. See Chapter 11, Receiverships, written by Court Receiver Stephen Donell, CCIM, CPM
Steve Donell’s contribution to the book “Reviving a Financially Distressed Business” reflects not only his expertise as a receiver, but his sound judgment on how receivership can be used to effectively advance a financially troubled business.”
– Brian Davidoff, Esq. Author and Editor