When disputes arise over businesses, real estate, or estates in Santa Clara County, courts often turn to a Receiver, a neutral third party appointed to safeguard, manage, or liquidate disputed assets. Attorney Matthew L. Taylor, a seasoned Santa Clara Receiver, has over 30 years of experience serving as a court-appointed Receiver throughout California, including numerous matters in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Extensive Receivership Experience in Santa Clara

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 tech-company office space in Downtown Santa Clara to managing multi-family housing near Santa Clara University, Matthew has successfully operated businesses, managed property portfolios, sold real estate, conducted public auctions, and rehabilitated problem properties across California.

As a Licensed California Real Estate Broker (DRE #02189284), Matthew brings additional 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 is tasked with preserving and protecting the value of those assets until the legal matter is resolved.

In Santa Clara County, Receivers are often appointed by judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, with proceedings frequently held at the Santa Clara County Superior Court located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA. Depending on the case, Matthew works closely with local government offices such as:

• Santa Clara City Hall – 1500 Warburton Avenue

• Santa Clara Planning Division – 1500 Warburton Avenue

• Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office – 70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose

• Santa Clara Building Division – 1500 Warburton Avenue

Receiverships Are Commonly Used in Santa Clara For:

• Family law disputes involving jointly owned homes in neighborhoods such as The Old Quad, Rivermark, and Forest Park

• Business dissolutions in commercial hubs like Santa Clara Town Centre and along El Camino Real

• Probate cases concerning estate properties near Central Park or Pruneridge Avenue

• Code enforcement actions involving unsafe or blighted homes in areas like Bowers Park or Northlake Drive

• Real estate partition actions involving investment or inherited property throughout Santa Clara County

For a deeper understanding, see Attorney Taylor’s article “Introduction to the Receivership Remedy,” originally published in the San Bernardino County Bar Association Newsletter.

Why Hire Matthew Taylor as Your Santa Clara Receiver?

Matthew L. Taylor is more than just an experienced attorney. He has been appointed as a Receiver in California Superior Courts since 1995. He understands the legal, financial, and operational complexities of managing assets under court supervision.

As your Receiver, Matthew provides:

• Motions to Appoint or Discharge a Receiver

• Motions for Instructions (clarifying a Receiver’s powers and scope)

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

• Management of public auctions and liquidations

• Appointment of legal counsel or professionals to assist the Receiver

• Interim and final fee approvals

• Defense against liability or legal claims involving the Receiver

He works seamlessly with local departments, including the Santa Clara Building Division, Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office, and Santa Clara County Public Administrator, to ensure every receivership is compliant and efficient.

Local Experience Across Santa Clara County

Matthew has served clients throughout Santa Clara County, including:

• Probate property receiverships near Santa Clara University and Sunnyvale

• Rehabilitation of substandard properties close to Lawrence Expressway and Homestead Road

• Divorce and family business disputes in Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Milpitas

• Commercial asset management in business districts along Great America Parkway and Tasman Drive

His balanced, neutral approach has earned the trust of judges, attorneys, and property stakeholders across Northern California.

Speak with a Trusted Santa Clara Receiver

Whether you are seeking to have a Receiver appointed, responding to a Receivership order, or need assistance managing complex assets during litigation, Attorney Matthew L. Taylor provides the experience, integrity, and efficiency your case demands.

Call (909) 989-7774 to schedule a no-obligation consultation with a knowledgeable Santa Clara Receiver today.

We proudly serve clients in Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Milpitas, and throughout Santa Clara County.

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