San Francisco Services
FedReceiver, Inc. provides professional court-appointed receivership services in San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco Services
What are the responsibilities of a court-appointed receiver in San Francisco?
A court-appointed receiver in San Francisco is responsible for managing, safeguarding, and sometimes liquidating disputed assets during litigation. They act as a neutral party under court supervision to protect property, businesses, or financial assets.
Can a San Francisco receiver take control of real estate or commercial assets?
Yes. When authorized by the court, a San Francisco receiver may take possession and control of residential or commercial real estate, as well as business assets, to preserve value or prevent mismanagement.
How are court receivers appointed in San Francisco Superior Court?
Receivers are appointed by a judge following a motion by a party in litigation. The San Francisco Superior Court evaluates the need for a receiver and outlines the receiver’s powers and duties through a formal court order.
What happens after a receiver is appointed in San Francisco?
After appointment, the receiver assumes control of the assets named in the court order, notifies stakeholders, secures the property or business, and begins executing their duties. They regularly report progress to the court and interested parties.
What qualifications are required to serve as a receiver in San Francisco?
Receivers must be impartial and possess relevant professional experience in fields like law, finance, property management, or business operations. The court must approve any proposed receiver in San Francisco cases.
Can a receiver be appointed in a San Francisco divorce or partnership dispute?
Yes. In high-conflict divorces or partnership disputes, a receiver may be appointed to manage or divide shared assets—such as businesses, income-producing property, or community funds—especially when asset protection is necessary.
Can a San Francisco receiver retain attorneys or other experts?
Yes. With court approval, receivers may hire attorneys, CPAs, appraisers, or other professionals to assist with legal compliance, financial reporting, or operational support during the receivership.
What is the function of a regulatory receiver in San Francisco?
A regulatory receiver handles matters involving state or federal agencies where entities may have violated legal or regulatory requirements. In San Francisco, they are commonly used in securities, consumer fraud, or public interest cases.
Can a receiver in San Francisco hire legal counsel on behalf of the receivership estate?
Yes. If permitted by the court, a San Francisco receiver may hire legal counsel to represent the estate in lawsuits, settlements, or regulatory compliance matters related to the receivership.
What does a receiver do in gas station or convenience store cases in San Francisco?
A receiver in these cases may oversee operations, manage cash flow, ensure environmental compliance, and facilitate sale or restructuring of the business—all under court supervision.
Are San Francisco receivers allowed to sell property or business assets?
Yes. A receiver may sell assets—including real estate or business holdings—if the court grants permission. These transactions are usually subject to court oversight and must meet standards of fairness and transparency.
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
