
Riverside Services
FedReceiver, Inc. provides professional court-appointed receivership services in Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside. 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 Riverside 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 Riverside Services
What is the role of a court-appointed receiver in Riverside?
A court-appointed receiver in Riverside is a neutral third party authorized by the Superior Court to take custody and control of assets during litigation. Their duties may include managing real estate, operating a business, or liquidating property to preserve value and protect the parties involved.
When does the Riverside Superior Court appoint a receiver?
The court may appoint a receiver when there is evidence of fraud, mismanagement, waste, or ongoing disputes involving property, businesses, or financial accounts. Common scenarios include real estate conflicts, partnership dissolutions, and divorce cases.
How is a receiver appointed in Riverside County?
A party involved in litigation petitions the Riverside Superior Court to appoint a receiver. If the judge agrees, an order is issued outlining the scope of the receiver’s authority and responsibilities.
What happens after a receiver is appointed in Riverside?
Once appointed, the receiver immediately takes control of the designated assets, secures property or operations, notifies relevant parties, and begins executing the duties specified by the court. They also provide regular status reports to the court.
What qualifications are required to serve as a receiver in Riverside?
Receivers must be impartial and professionally qualified usually with expertise in real estate, law, finance, or business management. The court evaluates the qualifications and approves the appointment based on the case’s complexity.
Can a Riverside receiver operate a business during litigation?
Yes. A receiver may be directed to operate a business to preserve its value, maintain continuity, and ensure compliance with applicable laws while the underlying legal matter is resolved.
Can a Riverside receiver sell real estate or other assets?
Yes. With prior court approval, a receiver in Riverside can sell property, inventory, or other assets. These sales are closely supervised by the court to ensure fairness, transparency, and proper value.
What is the role of a regulatory receiver in Riverside County?
Regulatory receivers are often appointed in cases involving government investigations, such as those brought by the DFPI, SEC, or FTC. Their role is to recover and protect assets for victims or the public, investigate wrongdoing, and ensure compliance.
Can a Riverside receiver hire legal or financial professionals?
Yes. A receiver may request court approval to retain attorneys, accountants, brokers, or other experts needed to assist with the receivership estate and legal responsibilities.
What happens in gas station or retail receiverships in Riverside?
Receivers in these cases manage operations, ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, maintain revenues, and may prepare the property or business for sale under court supervision.
How does the Riverside Superior Court oversee receiverships?
The court monitors the receiver’s actions through required filings, status reports, budget approvals, and requests for major decisions—such as sales, litigation, or operational changes to ensure the receivership stays within legal bounds.
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
