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A Court Appointed San Francisco Judgement Enforcement Receiver Is Here to Help

Judgment enforcement cases in San Francisco can be complex, contentious, and time-sensitive. FedReceiver, Inc. professionals have been appointed in connection with millions of dollars in judgments on behalf of creditors. These matters often require the ability to act quickly, conduct thorough asset searches, and work with experts such as forensic accountants, private investigators, and computer forensic specialists. Our San Francisco Judgment Enforcement Receivers bring the experience and skill set needed to protect creditor rights and administer assets efficiently.

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Here’s how a San Francisco Judgment Enforcement Receiver can help you:

Enforcement of a judgment — also known as receivership in aid of execution — is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 708.620, which outlines when a receiver may be appointed. Additionally, California Code of Civil Procedure Section 708.510(a) authorizes courts to order a judgment debtor to assign rights to payments, including rents, royalties, commissions, patent or copyright payments, loan values of insurance policies, or federal wages not subject to withholding. A receiver in aid of execution assumes the powers of the judgment creditor in collecting on the judgment.

  • Real Estate

    Properties may be managed and sold with proceeds applied toward satisfying judgments. More details are available in our real estate receivership services.

  • Businesses

    A debtor’s business can be placed under receivership, operated, or sold to satisfy creditor claims.

  • Personal Property

    High-value personal property may be seized and liquidated under court supervision.

  • Business Personal Property

    Business-related assets such as equipment or inventory may be confiscated and sold.

  • Receivables

    Accounts receivable can be redirected to the receiver for collection and applied toward judgment recovery.

  • Intellectual Property

    Patents, copyrights, or other forms of IP may be appraised and sold to satisfy obligations.

  • Interests in LLC/Partnerships - Charging Orders

    Charging orders allow receivers to enforce judgments against debtors with ownership in partnerships or LLCs.

  • Art

    Art collections may be seized and sold through receivership administration.

  • Stock/Bonds/Securities

    Marketable securities can be liquidated to recover creditor funds.

  • Misc. Investments

    Additional investment holdings are subject to receivership seizure and liquidation.

When is a San Francisco Judgment Enforcement Receiver needed?

A San Francisco Judgment Enforcement Receiver serves as a powerful tool in enforcing judgments, ensuring that a wide range of debtor assets are preserved, managed, and distributed appropriately. Asset liquidation and distribution are handled in accordance with creditor priorities and secured interests, as explained in the life cycle of a court receivership.

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Clients Who Trusted Us

As an attorney representing secured creditors who provide C&I loans, I have needed to seek the appointment of a receiver due to loan defaults. Stephen Donell, Receiver, is a take-charge, dependable and results-oriented professional with whom we have a long-standing history. We highly recommend his services as receiver to other lenders and creditors.

Attorney, San Francisco CA
San Francisco, CA

As lenders’ counsel, our firm has worked with FedReceiver, Inc. for many years in connection with real property defaults and several cases involving the appointment of a Receiver. Mr. Donell and his team have distinguished themselves as knowledgeable and effective court appointed receivers.

Attorney, Los Angeles CA
Beverly Hills, CA

Our firm has had multiple opportunities to work with the professionals at FedReceiver and the results have been extremely positive in all of our partition referee and receivership matters.

Attorney, Los Angeles CA
Los Angeles, CA

I have worked with Stephen Donell in multiple cases where he was appointed as receiver over assets secured by loans originated from our lending institution. Mr. Donell’s expertise and experience have been invaluable in the protection of the bank’s loan security.

Lender, Orange County CA
Orange County, CA

Mr. Donell has served as court-appointed Receiver in multiple matters in connection with partnership litigation filed by our firm. Mr. Donell has demonstrated his knowledge regarding asset preservation, forensic investigations, and fiduciary duty violations, and his actions have resulted in positive results for my clients’ interests.

Attorney, Los Angeles CA
Los Angeles, CA

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Locations Served

With cases involving assets throughout the country and internationally, FedReceiver, Inc. provides nation-wide receivership services including international asset recovery.

Alameda, Butte, County of San Francisco, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Marin, Orange County, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Ventura County, and the California District Court.

Carson City, Clark, Douglas, Elko and Washoe County

Gila, Maricopa, Mohave and Pima County

States with cases/assets include Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

Who needs a court-appointed San Francisco Judgment Enforcement Receiver?

If you are a lender, attorney, investor, government agency or city attorney, FedReceiver,Inc. provides receivership services to address your unique circumstances.

Lender

Defaulted loans, collateral disputes, inventory concerns, or contaminated property may all require receivership intervention.

Attorney

Corporate, partnership, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and transactional attorneys frequently rely on receivers to enforce judgments.

Defrauded Investor/Consumer

In certain situations, government agencies may step in to investigate fraud and appoint a receiver.

Government Agency

State and federal authorities appoint receivers for matters involving criminal restitution, health and safety violations, investor protection, and regulatory compliance.

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How we work together

From identifying problems to implementing solutions, our experienced team utilizes its decades of experience, expertise, training and resources to successfully administer its receiver, partition, provisional directorship, dissolution manager and distribution agent cases.

Reach out

Please reach out via our contact page or call us at our Los Angeles corporate office. Our state and federal cases involve assets throughout the county.

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 court receivers in San Francisco

A family business, founded by James Donell, we are leaders in the receivership industry.

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With decades of industry leadership, FedReceiver, Inc. is recognized as a trusted partner in judgment enforcement cases. Founded by James Donell, our firm has extensive experience serving as court-appointed receivers throughout California. Our professionals have also served in leadership roles with the California Receivers Forum (CRF) and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER), contributing to the advancement of receivership practice across the state.

Offices

Northern California

Sacramento, CA

Los Angeles

Wilshire Bundy Plaza 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Subsuit 1120
Phone: 310.207.8481

Stephen J. Donell Los Angeles

President of FedReceiver, Inc., Jalmar Properties, Inc. and Donell Expert Services, Inc.

James H. Donell Los Angeles

Founder and CEO of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.

Todd D. Donell Los Angeles

Executive Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.

Sarah R. Bates Los Angeles

Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.

Judgment Enforcement Receiver FAQs

What is a post-judgment receivership in California?

A post-judgment receiver works for the benefit of the judgment creditor. The receiver can take possession of the assets of the judgment creditor, take any positive cash flow, or sell the assets to satisfy the judgment, all pursuant to court approval. Read more.

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Who cannot be appointed as a receiver?

In the state of California, court-appointed receivers must be qualified to serve as receivers. Pursuant to the California Code of Civil Procedure § 566(a), numerous circumstances would prohibit an individual from qualifying to serve as a court receiver. This includes a party to the litigation, an attorney for a party, or a person interested in an action or related to any judge of the court. Read more.

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Review the chapter authored by Mr. Donell

Reviving the financially distressed business book by written by Receiver Stephen Donell, CCIM, CPM

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

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