Los Angeles Services
FedReceiver, Inc. provides professional court-appointed receivership services in Los Angeles County. Our experienced team is routinely appointed by courts to manage, preserve, and recover assets in complex litigation matters. We specialize in delivering efficient, transparent, and court-compliant solutions that protect stakeholder interests across a range of legal scenarios, including regulatory enforcement, divorce, and judgment collection.
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Court Receiver
A Los Angeles court receiver may be appointed to manage disputed assets in civil, commercial, or real estate cases. FedReceiver ensures assets are protected, businesses stay operational, and court directives are followed.
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Regulatory Receiverships
Courts may appoint a regulatory receiver in Los Angeles in enforcement actions involving agencies like the SEC, FTC, or CFTC. We secure assets, investigate misconduct, and carry out court-approved recovery plans.
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Divorce Receiver
A divorce receiver in Los Angeles may be appointed in complex divorces to oversee shared property or businesses. FedReceiver ensures neutral oversight and compliance with court orders.
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Judgment Enforcement Receiver
When a party fails to pay, a judgment enforcement receiver in Los Angeles can be appointed to collect. We locate, secure, and liquidate assets to satisfy judgments and protect creditor rights.
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Healthcare Receiver
A healthcare receiver in Los Angeles may be appointed when construction projects stall or facilities face financial distress due to defaulted loans. FedReceiver provides neutral oversight to ensure assets are protected, operations remain compliant, and construction is completed under court direction.
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Gas Station Receiver
A gas station receiver in Los Angeles may be appointed when a business defaults or enters litigation. FedReceiver takes control of daily operations, inventory, and financial assets, ensuring neutral management and court-aligned recovery for stakeholders.
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Partnership Dispute Receiver
A partnership dispute receiver in Los Angeles may be appointed when business partners are deadlocked or in litigation. FedReceiver ensures business continuity and neutral management while legal matters are resolved.
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Hospitality Receiver
When hospitality properties face foreclosure, mismanagement, or financial instability, a hospitality receiver in Los Angeles may be appointed to take control. We manage operations of hotels, motels, or restaurants to stabilize performance and preserve value.
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Business Receiver
A business receiver in Los Angeles can be assigned by the court to oversee troubled companies during disputes, defaults, or insolvency. FedReceiver protects business assets, restores operational integrity, and ensures compliance with court directives.
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Partition Referee
A partition referee in Los Angeles is appointed when co-owners of real estate cannot agree on the use or division of property. We handle court-ordered sales or distributions to resolve ownership disputes fairly and efficiently.
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Provisional Director
A provisional director in Los Angeles is designated by the court to resolve governance deadlocks in closely held corporations. FedReceiver brings impartial oversight to guide companies toward operational decisions and shareholder alignment.
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Distribution Agent
As a distribution agent in Los Angeles, FedReceiver manages the fair and court-supervised distribution of recovered assets, class action settlements, or restitution funds to beneficiaries and creditors.
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Probate Administrator
When no executor is named or able to serve, the court may appoint a probate administrator in Los Angeles. FedReceiver ensures estate assets are managed, debts are settled, and property is distributed in accordance with probate laws.
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Reach out
Reach out to us via our contact page or call our office.
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.
Get to know our expert Los Angeles Team
With prior experience as President of the California Receivers Forum (CRF) Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter, President of the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER), panel members at receiver conferences, we are leaders in our industry.
Receivers Stephen Donell, James Donell, Todd Donell and Sarah Bates have collectively worked on 800+ receiver/partition cases. With a specialty in complex partnership disputes, the team also is appointed in connection with defaulted real estate loans, business loans, divorce, judgment enforcement, health & safety, regulatory and charging orders.
Offices
Los Angeles
12121 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 1120
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310.207.8481
Stephen J. Donell Los Angeles
President of FedReceiver, Inc., Jalmar Properties, Inc. and Donell Expert Services, Inc.
Todd D. Donell Los Angeles
Executive Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
James H. Donell Los Angeles
Founder and CEO of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Sarah R. Bates Los Angeles
Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Common FAQs about our Los Angeles Services
What are the powers of a court receiver in Los Angeles?
A court-appointed receiver in Los Angeles may take control of assets, manage business operations, collect rents, or sell property—depending on the court order. Learn more about the role of a Los Angeles court receiver in complex disputes.
Can a court receiver in Los Angeles sell property?
Yes. With court approval, a receiver in Los Angeles can sell real estate, inventory, or business assets to protect value and comply with judgment enforcement or litigation outcomes.
How are court receivers appointed in Los Angeles County courts?
Court receivers are appointed by a judge—typically during civil litigation—to take custody of contested assets or manage operations. Our team regularly serves as court receivers in Los Angeles across real estate, business, and family law cases.
What happens when a court appoints a receiver in Los Angeles?
Once appointed, a receiver becomes the neutral party responsible for protecting property, managing income, and reporting to the court. Visit our page on court-appointed receivership services in Los Angeles for examples of common scenarios.
What are the qualifications to serve as a receiver in Los Angeles?
In California, receivers must be neutral, financially competent, and approved by the court. The judge often appoints receivers with experience in regulatory receiverships, litigation management, or real estate operations.
When can a receiver be appointed in a California divorce case?
In high-conflict divorces, the court may appoint a divorce receiver in Los Angeles to oversee shared property, businesses, or real estate when parties fail to cooperate.
Can a Los Angeles court receiver hire legal counsel or experts?
Yes. With court approval, a receiver in California can hire attorneys, CPAs, appraisers, or operational specialists to assist with duties outlined in the court’s order.
What is the role of a regulatory receiver in Los Angeles?
A regulatory receiver in Los Angeles may be appointed when agencies like the SEC or FTC initiate enforcement actions. The receiver manages operations, investigates misuse of funds, and ensures compliance with the law.
Can a receiver hire a lawyer?
A California court-appointed receiver may hire counsel. However, pursuant to California Rules of Court, the receiver must not employ an attorney without the approval of the court. Read more.
What does a gas station receiver do in Los Angeles?
A gas station receiver in Los Angeles may assume control of the location, inventory, cash flow, and contracts after a loan default or legal dispute—ensuring operations continue while protecting creditor interests.
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
