10 August 2026
Court Receiverships
Most attorneys think the critical moment in a receivership is standing before the judge. In my experience, the critical moment happens before you ever walk into the courtroom. The lawyer is the gatekeeper. Before a judge evaluates a proposed partition referee, a lawyer has to nominate one. And if it never gets past the lawyer,…
10 August 2026
Court Receiverships
Appointing a court receiver in Los Angeles Superior Court involves many moving parts. The difference between a smooth receivership and one that unravels often comes down to decisions made before the motion is ever filed. Written by Stephen J. Donell—who has administered over 1,000 court-appointed receivership cases—this guide highlights what works, what gets motions denied,…
