When disputes arise over businesses, real estate, or estates in Contra Costa County, courts often appoint a Receiver, a neutral third party responsible for safeguarding, managing, or liquidating assets.

Attorney Matthew L. Taylor, a seasoned Contra Costa Receiver, has over 30 years of experience serving as a court-appointed Receiver in Superior Court cases throughout California.

Extensive Receivership Experience in Contra Costa County

Attorney Matthew Taylor has been appointed as Receiver in hundreds of California Superior Court actions involving:

• Commercial and residential real estate disputes in Walnut Creek, Concord, and San Ramon

• Probate and trust asset preservation for properties in Danville, Lafayette, and Pleasant Hill

• Family law property division (divorce-related receiverships) in Martinez and Brentwood

• Cannabis dispensary operations in unincorporated Contra Costa areas

• Health & Safety Code receiverships for substandard property rehabilitation in Pittsburg, Bay Point, and Richmond

• Judgment enforcement and post-judgment asset recovery

• Business partnership dissolutions and disputes along Treat Boulevard, Main Street in Walnut Creek, and downtown Martinez

He has successfully operated businesses, managed property portfolios, sold real estate, overseen public auctions, and rehabilitated problem properties across Contra Costa, from El Cerrito to Discovery Bay.

Matthew is also a Licensed California Real Estate Broker (DRE #02189284), adding value to receivership cases involving property sales or management.

What Is a Receiver?

A Receiver is a court-appointed fiduciary who takes custody of disputed assets, such as homes, businesses, rental properties, or financial accounts, during litigation.

The Receiver operates independently of the parties in the lawsuit and protects the value of the assets until the legal matter is resolved.

In Contra Costa County, Receivers are often appointed by judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, with many proceedings held at the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse at 725 Court Street in Martinez, near the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office and Contra Costa County Administration Building.

Common Uses for Receiverships in Contra Costa

Receiverships are frequently used in:

• Family law disputes involving jointly owned homes in Danville, Alamo, or Moraga

• Business dissolutions in Walnut Creek, Concord, and Pleasant Hill

• Probate cases concerning estate properties in Orinda, Clayton, or Discovery Bay

• Code enforcement cases involving unsafe or blighted homes in Richmond, Bay Point, and Pittsburg

• Real estate partition actions involving investment or inherited property in Antioch, San Ramon, and beyond

To learn more, see Attorney Taylor’s article “Introduction to the Receivership Remedy,” first published in the San Bernardino County Bar Association Newsletter.

Why Hire Matthew Taylor as Your Contra Costa Receiver?

Since 1995, Matthew has been appointed as a Receiver by California Superior Courts in dozens of complex cases. He understands both the legal complexities and the operational challenges that come with managing properties, businesses, and high-conflict litigation.

As your Contra Costa Receiver, Matthew provides:

• Motions to Appoint or Discharge a Receiver

• Motions for Instructions (clarifying powers and scope)

• Court-approved property sales (residential, commercial, and personal assets)

• Managing public auctions and liquidations

• Appointing legal counsel or professionals to assist the Receiver

• Interim and final fee approvals

• Defending Receivers from liability or legal claims

Matthew works closely with local agencies, including the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office, City of Walnut Creek Code Enforcement, City of Richmond Building Department, and Contra Costa County Public Administrator to ensure every receivership complies with local requirements.

Local Receivership Experience in Contra Costa County

Matthew has handled cases throughout Contra Costa, including:

• Probate property receiverships in Blackhawk, Lafayette, and Orinda

• Substandard property rehab cases near North Richmond, Monument Boulevard in Concord, and downtown Pittsburg

• Divorce and family business disputes in San Ramon, Danville, and Martinez

• Commercial asset management and disposition along I-680 business corridors and downtown Walnut Creek

Judges, attorneys, and property stakeholders across Contra Costa County trust Matthew’s balanced, neutral approach.

Speak with a Trusted Contra Costa Receiver

Whether you are a court-appointed Receiver, a party seeking to request one, or an attorney handling a dispute involving vulnerable assets, Attorney Matthew L. Taylor is here to help. With decades of experience and a strong reputation for fairness and efficiency, Matthew is your trusted partner in navigating complex receivership matters in Contra Costa County.

Call (909) 989-7774 to schedule a no-obligation consultation with an experienced Contra Costa Receiver today.

We proudly serve clients in Martinez, Walnut Creek, Concord, Richmond, Danville, San Ramon, Pittsburg, Antioch, Lafayette, and surrounding communities.

California Receivers Forum Member Since 1996.