Orange County Services
FedReceiver, Inc. provides professional court-appointed receivership services in Orange 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 Orange County court receiver may be appointed to manage disputed assets in civil and criminal 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 Orange County in enforcement actions involving agencies like the SEC, FTC, or CFTC. We track down and secure assets, investigate misconduct, and carry out court-approved recovery plans.
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Divorce Receiver
A divorce receiver in Orange County 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 Orange County 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 Orange County may be appointed when facilities face financial distress due to defaulted loans or face difficulties with current management. FedReceiver provides neutral oversight to ensure assets are protected and operations remain compliant.
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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
A partnership dispute receiver in Orange County 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 Orange County may be appointed to take control. We manage operations of hotels, motels, and restaurants to stabilize performance and preserve value.
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Business Receiver
A business receiver in Orange County 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 Orange County is appointed when co-owners of real estate cannot agree on the use or division of property. We handle court-ordered sales or distributions of assets to resolve ownership disputes fairly and efficiently.
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Provisional Director
A provisional director in Orange County 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 Orange County, 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 Orange County. FedReceiver ensures estate assets are managed, debts are settled, and property is distributed in accordance with probate laws.
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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
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 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
