Orange County Services
FedReceiver, Inc. delivers trusted court-appointed receivership services throughout Orange County. Our seasoned professionals are frequently appointed by the courts to manage, preserve, and recover assets in high-stakes litigation. We focus on providing efficient, transparent, and court-compliant solutions that safeguard stakeholders in matters such as regulatory enforcement, partnership disputes, divorce, and judgment collection.
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Court Receiver
An Orange County court receiver may be appointed to stabilize disputed assets during civil or criminal cases. FedReceiver protects property, keeps businesses running smoothly, and ensures strict adherence to court directives. Learn more about the powers of a court receiver.
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Regulatory Receiverships
Courts can appoint a regulatory receiver in Orange County when agencies like the SEC, FTC, or CFTC pursue enforcement actions. We identify and secure assets, investigate misconduct, and execute court-approved recovery strategies.
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Divorce Receiver
In complex divorces, an Orange County divorce receiver may be called upon to oversee businesses or jointly held property. FedReceiver ensures impartial oversight and compliance with judicial orders.
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Judgment Enforcement Receiver
When court judgments remain unpaid, an Orange County judgment enforcement receiver can be tasked with locating, securing, and liquidating assets. We work to satisfy judgments while protecting creditor rights.
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Healthcare Receiver
Healthcare receiverships in Orange County may arise when facilities face loan defaults, compliance failures, or operational challenges. FedReceiver provides neutral oversight to maintain patient care and regulatory compliance.
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Gas Station Receiver
A gas station receiver in Orange County 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
Deadlocked partners or contentious ownership disputes often require an Orange County partnership dispute receiver. We maintain business continuity and impartial management until the court resolves the conflict.
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Hospitality Receiver
Hospitality receiverships in Orange County may be ordered for hotels, motels, and restaurants facing foreclosure, mismanagement, or financial instability. FedReceiver steps in to stabilize performance and preserve asset value.
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Business Receiver
An Orange County business receiver may be assigned to guide troubled companies through disputes, defaults, or insolvency. FedReceiver safeguards assets, restores operational discipline, and ensures compliance with court orders.
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Partition Referee
When co-owners cannot agree on how to use or divide real estate, the court may appoint an Orange County partition referee. FedReceiver oversees sales or asset distributions to resolve disputes equitably.
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Real Estate Receiver
An Orange County real estate receiver may be appointed during foreclosure, insolvency, or disputes. We preserve property value, oversee rent collection, and manage operations until final resolution.
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Provisional Director
To resolve governance stalemates in closely held corporations, a court may appoint a provisional director in Orange County. FedReceiver provides impartial oversight to help companies move forward.
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Distribution Agent
As a distribution agent in Orange County, FedReceiver manages court-supervised allocation of recovered assets, class action settlements, or restitution funds for beneficiaries and creditors.
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Probate Administrator
If no executor is available or willing to serve, the court may assign a probate administrator in Orange County. FedReceiver ensures estate assets are safeguarded, debts resolved, and distributions made in line with probate law.
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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 Orange County Team
Our professionals are recognized leaders in receivership, having served as past Presidents of both the California Receivers Forum (Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter) and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER) . Members of our team frequently lecture at conferences and contribute to industry thought leadership.
Receivers Stephen Donell, James Donell, Todd Donell, and Sarah Bates bring experience from more than 800 receivership and partition cases. Their expertise spans complex partnership disputes, real estate defaults, business disputes, divorce cases, judgment enforcement, regulatory enforcement, and health & safety matters.
Offices
Los Angeles
12121 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 710
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 Orange County Services
What does a court-appointed receiver do in Orange County?
A court-appointed receiver in Orange County is a neutral fiduciary authorized by the Superior Court to take control of disputed assets. Their role may include managing real estate, operating a business, or preserving financial accounts during ongoing litigation.
When does the Orange County Superior Court appoint a receiver?
Receivers are appointed in cases involving fraud, mismanagement, partnership disputes, real estate conflicts, divorce, or business litigation. The court appoints a receiver when there’s a risk to the value or integrity of the asset at issue.
How is a receiver appointed in Orange County?
A party in a legal case petitions the Orange County Superior Court to appoint a receiver. If approved, the judge issues an order defining the receiver’s authority, duties, and reporting requirements based on the facts of the case.
What happens after a receiver is appointed in Orange County?
After appointment, the receiver assumes control of the property or business, secures the asset, and begins managing it according to the court’s order. The receiver is also responsible for regular communication with the court and all stakeholders.
What qualifications are required to be a receiver in Orange County?
Receivers must be impartial professionals with experience in real estate, finance, law, or business management. The court considers the complexity of the case and the expertise of the proposed receiver before granting approval.
Can a receiver operate a business during litigation in Orange County?
Yes. If authorized by the court, a receiver in Orange County can run a business to protect its value, maintain cash flow, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance until the matter is resolved.
Can a receiver sell real estate or business assets in Orange County?
Yes. A receiver may be granted permission by the court to sell real estate or other property. The process is supervised by the court to ensure the asset is sold at fair market value and in the best interest of the estate.
What is a regulatory receiver in Orange County?
A regulatory receiver is appointed in cases involving alleged violations of financial or business laws. They may be assigned by the court at the request of a government agency, such as the DFPI, SEC, or FTC, to take control of a company and protect victims or investors.
Can an Orange County receiver hire legal or financial advisors?
Yes. With court approval, a receiver may hire attorneys, CPAs, appraisers, or other professionals to assist in executing their responsibilities and ensuring compliance with all legal and financial obligations.
What does a gas station receiver do in Orange County?
In these cases, a receiver may manage day-to-day operations, oversee fuel inventory and cash flow, ensure environmental compliance, and prepare the gas station for sale or transition, depending on the court’s objectives.
How does the Orange County Superior Court supervise receivers?
The court maintains oversight by requiring the receiver to submit reports, seek approval for major decisions, and operate strictly within the guidelines laid out in the receivership order.
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
