When disputes arise over businesses, real estate, or estates in San Francisco, courts often appoint a receiver, a neutral fiduciary entrusted with safeguarding, managing, or liquidating assets while legal matters are resolved. Attorney Matthew L. Taylor, an experienced San Francisco Receiver, has more than 30 years of experience serving as a court-appointed Receiver in complex cases throughout California, including high-profile matters in the Bay Area.

Proven Receivership Experience in San Francisco

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 managing mixed-use buildings in Downtown San Francisco near Market Street to overseeing probate sales of historic homes in Pacific Heights, Matthew has successfully operated businesses, managed property portfolios, sold real estate, conducted public auctions, and rehabilitated problem properties throughout San Francisco.

As a Licensed California Real Estate Broker (DRE #02189284), Matthew offers added value to receivership cases involving property sales, leasing, and management.

What Is a Receiver?

A Receiver is a court-appointed fiduciary who takes control of disputed assets, such as homes, businesses, rental properties, or financial accounts, during litigation. Operating independently from the parties in the dispute, the Receiver’s role is to protect, manage, and, if necessary, liquidate these assets under court supervision.

In San Francisco County, Receivers are often appointed by judges of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, with proceedings typically held at:

• San Francisco Superior Court – Civic Center Courthouse
  400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA

Depending on the case, Matthew works closely with:

• San Francisco Department of Building Inspection – 49 South Van Ness Avenue

• San Francisco Assessor-Recorder’s Office – 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, City Hall, Room 190

• San Francisco Planning Department – 49 South Van Ness Avenue

Common Receivership Cases in San Francisco

Receiverships in San Francisco are often used for:

• Family law disputes involving jointly owned condominiums in Nob Hill, Russian Hill, or South Beach

• Business dissolutions in commercial districts such as SOMA, Financial District, and Mission Bay

• Probate cases concerning estate properties in Sea Cliff, Noe Valley, and Twin Peaks

• Code enforcement actions involving unsafe or blighted properties in Tenderloin, Bayview-Hunters Point, and Outer Mission

• Real estate partition actions involving multi-family buildings, mixed-use properties, or inherited estates across the city

For more details on the receivership process, you can review Matthew Taylor’s article “Introduction to the Receivership Remedy”, originally published in the San Bernardino County Bar Association Newsletter.

Why Hire Matthew Taylor as Your San Francisco Receiver?

Since 1995, Matthew L. Taylor has been trusted by California Superior Courts to act as a Receiver in high-value, high-conflict disputes. He combines deep legal knowledge with hands-on property management expertise, ensuring that assets are preserved and disputes are resolved efficiently.

As your Receiver, Matthew provides:

• Motions to Appoint or Discharge a Receiver

• Motions for Instructions (clarifying powers and scope)

• Court-approved sales of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties

• Management of public auctions and liquidations

• Appointment of specialized professionals to assist with asset management

• Interim and final fee approvals

• Defense against claims involving the Receiver

Matthew is thorough in working with San Francisco city departments to ensure compliance with local regulations while maximizing the value of receivership assets.

Local Experience Across San Francisco

Matthew has successfully handled cases involving:

• Historic property rehabilitation in Pacific Heights and Haight-Ashbury

• Mixed-use commercial and residential properties in North Beach and Chinatown

• Luxury condominium disputes in South Beach and Yerba Buena

• Commercial asset liquidations near Union Square and Embarcadero Center

His reputation for fairness and professionalism has earned the trust of judges, attorneys, and property stakeholders throughout the Bay Area.

Speak with a Trusted San Francisco Receiver

Whether you need a Receiver appointed, are responding to a Receivership order, or require expert asset management during litigation, Attorney Matthew L. Taylor provides the skill, neutrality, and efficiency your case demands.

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

We proudly serve clients in San Francisco, Daly City, Brisbane, South San Francisco, and throughout the Bay Area.

California Receivers Forum Member Since 1996.