When disputes arise over businesses, real estate, or estates in San Diego County, courts often appoint a Receiver, a neutral third party responsible for protecting, managing, or liquidating assets while a legal matter is resolved. Attorney Matthew L. Taylor, a highly experienced San Diego Receiver, has more than 30 years of experience serving as a court-appointed Receiver in complex cases across California, including high-value matters in the heart of America’s Finest City.
Attorney Matthew Taylor has been appointed as a Receiver in hundreds of California Superior Court actions involving:
Commercial and residential real estate disputes
Probate and trust asset preservation
Family law property division (divorce-related receiverships)
Cannabis dispensary operations
Health & Safety Code receiverships for substandard property rehabilitation
Judgment enforcement and post-judgment asset recovery
Business partnership dissolutions and disputes
From overseeing commercial property sales along Kettner Boulevard in Downtown San Diego to managing vacation property disputes near Mission Beach and La Jolla Shores, Matthew has successfully operated businesses, managed real estate portfolios, sold properties, conducted public auctions, and rehabilitated problem assets across San Diego County.
As a Licensed California Real Estate Broker (DRE #02189284), Matthew offers strategic market insight and transactional expertise to maximize asset value during court-supervised proceedings.
A Receiver is a court-appointed fiduciary who takes control of disputed assets—such as homes, businesses, rental properties, or financial accounts—during litigation. The Receiver acts independently from the parties involved and is tasked with preserving, managing, and, when necessary, liquidating assets under court supervision.
In San Diego County, Receivers are often appointed by judges of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, with proceedings commonly held at:
San Diego Central Courthouse – 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA
North County Regional Center – 325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista, CA
East County Regional Center – 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA
South County Regional Center – 500 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Depending on the matter, Matthew frequently works with:
City of San Diego Development Services Department – 1222 First Avenue, San Diego, CA
San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/Clerk – 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA
San Diego Planning Department – 9485 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA
Receiverships in San Diego are often used for:
Family law disputes involving jointly owned homes in Del Mar, Pacific Beach, and Coronado
Business dissolutions in commercial hubs such as Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter, and Sorrento Valley
Probate cases involving estate properties in Point Loma, Rancho Santa Fe, and Encinitas
Code enforcement matters for unsafe or blighted properties in City Heights, National City, and Escondido
Real estate partition actions involving investment properties, mixed-use buildings, or vacation rentals across San Diego County
For additional insight into the receivership process, see Matthew Taylor’s article “Introduction to the Receivership Remedy”, originally published in the San Bernardino County Bar Association Newsletter.
Since 1995, Matthew L. Taylor has been trusted by California Superior Courts to act as a Receiver in high-value, high-conflict disputes. He blends legal expertise with practical asset management skills, ensuring that receivership cases are handled efficiently and with integrity.
As your Receiver, Matthew provides:
Motions to Appoint or Discharge a Receiver
Motions for Instructions (clarifying powers and scope)
Court-approved property sales (residential, commercial, and vacation rentals)
Management of public auctions and liquidations
Appointment of specialized professionals for complex matters
Interim and final fee approvals
Defense against claims involving the Receiver
Matthew works closely with San Diego County departments to ensure compliance with local regulations and smooth case resolution.
Matthew has successfully managed receiverships involving:
Coastal property disputes in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Oceanside
Luxury estate receiverships in Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar Heights
Commercial property management along Mission Gorge Road and El Cajon Boulevard
Multi-unit residential rehabilitations in North Park, Hillcrest, and Chula Vista
His impartial, results-driven approach has earned the trust of judges, attorneys, and property stakeholders throughout Southern California.
Whether you need a Receiver appointed, are responding to a Receivership order, or require professional management of assets during litigation, Attorney Matthew L. Taylor offers decades of proven experience in complex receivership matters.
Call (909) 989-7774 to schedule a no-obligation consultation with an experienced San Diego Receiver today.
We proudly serve clients in San Diego, La Jolla, Encinitas, Chula Vista, Oceanside, and throughout San Diego County.
