RECEIVERSHIP APPOINTMENTS: Matters
  • Malika Esmatyar vs. Ahmad Esmatyar

    Malika Esmatyar vs. Ahmad Esmatyar
    Action No. FFL148989
    Superior Court, County of Solano, Judge Doris M. Rios
    2018:  Receiver appointed with respect to parties’ property in a Richmond, California storage unit and banks including Citibank, Wells Fargo Bank, and US Bank.  The Receiver prepared an inventory of property located in the storage unit and a supplemental inventory relating to Bank Accounts and Safe Deposit boxes.


  • Miguel E. Jara vs. Maria Elisa

    Miguel E. Jara vs. Maria Elisa
    Action No. CGC-13-530601
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco, Judge Ronald E. Quidchay
    2018:     Appointed as Receiver to list the property located at 2889 Mission Street, San Francisco, California for sale and obtain the highest cash price.  The Receiver engaged brokers and went out to market to obtain offers subject to overbids


  • HVCH, LP vs Pacific Institute, et al

    Action No CGC-14-540216
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco, Judge Ernest Goldsmith
    2016     Sales Administrator appointed to coordinate sale of 52 Unit, 103 bed, Senior House Porfolio located in San Francisco, California, at 601-624 Laguna Street.  Selected broker team, charged with oversight of sale, worked with buyer, broker and parties to complete a sale for $25 million.


  • SEC vs SFRC

    Securities and Exchange vs. San Francisco Regional Center, LLC, et al
    Action No. 3:17-CV-00223-rs
    United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Francisco, Division
    Judge Richard Seeborg
    2017:   Appointed Receiver and Monitor for San Francisco Regional Court;
    California Gold Medal, LP; Call Socket Entities (Call Socket, LP; Call Socket II, LP;
    Call Socket III, LP; Call Socket, LLC; Call Socket II, LLC; Call Socket III, LLC);
    Comprehensive Care of Oakland, LP; NA3PL, LP; West Oakland Plaza, LP;
    Comprehensive Care of California, LLC; Immedia, LLC; and  North America 3PL, LLC
    as Defendants and Call Socket Holding Company, LLC; Call Socket III Holding Co., LLC;
    Berkeley Healthcare Dynamics, LLC; Central California Farms, LLC and
    JL Gateway, LLC.

     

    The Court Ordered the marketing and sale of Runway, a technology innovation hub for entrepreneurs and corporate partners with co-working space, corporate partners, events, and accelerators.  Runway was located at the Twitter Building at 1355 Market Street, San Francisco, California.  The lease was assumed, and all assets sold for an initial bid of $525,000 and a final overbid of $1,550.000.

    In June 2017 the Order Extending Scope of Receivership added Comprehensive Care of California, LLC; Comprehensive Care of Oakland, LP; North America 2 PL, LLC; and Berkeley Healthcare Dynamics, LLC (Monitor defendants) to the Receivership action.

    The CCOO property located at 1833 and 1851 20th Avenue, Oakland, CA is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility with 25,000 sq. feet and a corner house with 3,884 sq. feet.

    The Court ordered in February 2018 to close NA3PL. 

    The BHD property is a 92,000 sq. foot. Industrial warehouse with 9 loading docks located at 1700 20th Street, Oakland, CA.

    The Court Ordered to close North America 3PL, LLC a logistics business.  Pursuant to Order of the Court, the personal property of NA3PL was sold by auction with net proceeds of $71,000.00.

    The Court Ordered the marketing and sale of the JL Gateway Shopping Center located at 800-900 Market Street in Oakland, California in October 2017. The property included a 5-acre parcel with a single story leased retail center, a 3,000 sq. foot KFC drive through, a 7,200 sq. foot McDonald’s drive through and 58,000 Commercial Condominium Unit 1.  The property was sold in May 2018 for $9,375,000.

    In October 2017 the Court Ordered the closing of the Call Socket II, LP Call Center.

    Pursuant to Order of the Court, the personal property of Central California Farms, LLC was sold for $45,000.  Additionally, the property was deeded to Tipton Investment Holding, LLC per Court Order.

    Additionally, the Receiver worked with immigration counsel regarding the USCIS Notice of Intent to Terminate (NOIT) SFRC and other immigration related issues.

     


  • Rabbank vs. Gilroy Annex Holdings, LLC, fka The Garlic Farm Annex, LLC

    Action No. 1-14-CV-259720
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara, Judge Beth McGowen
    2015:  Appointed Receiver for Gilroy Annex located at 5758 Monterey Road in Gilroy, California.  It consists of a 44,103 sq .ft. truck maintenance facility and yard storage area on 8.21 acres.  The receiver listed the property for sale and/or lease.


  • ALZ Lee, LLC, et al, vs. Shacuan Sharon Lee, et al

    Action No. GCG-14-539032
    Action No. GCG-14-539033
    Action No. GCG-14-539034
    Action No. GCG-14-539035
    Action No. GCG-14-539036
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco, Judge Ronald E. Quidachay
    2015: Appointed Referee for six properties located in San Francisco, California in order to send a notice to submit verified claim per title reports within 20 days and request a response in 20 days.  Within 15 days of Receipt of  Claims, the Referee submitted a written Referee Claim liens report.  Supplemental reports were submitted as additional information was received.  The partition orders are pending.
    The properties include the following: 
    350 Beach Street, San Francisco, California - commercial building with a public parking structure, rental car office with parking and a restaurant

    71 Water Street, San Francisco, California  - a three unit apartment building
    1750 Grant Avenue, Unit B, Unit C, Unit D and Unit E,  San Francisco, California  - residential  condominium units
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  • Sharp Electronics Pte Ltd., Singapore,vs Treeview Company, Ltd, Somchai Chitpedakorn, KYO Computers, Inc. et al

    Action No. RG13662945
    Superior Court,County of Alameda, Judge Robert McGuiness
    2014:  Appointed to provide reporting, disclosure, production of documents, notice and any other act, for defendants as required by a May 7, 2014 Preliminary Injunction with specific requirements relating to Treeview Company, Ltd., KYO Computers, Inc., Prisma Pro (America, Inc.) and SK International, Inc.  Uecker provided Compliance Reports #1, #2, and #3 with extensive financial information on the Defendant entities.

    Receiver appointed to take possession, custody and control of all assets of Defendants located in Hayward, California.  The Receiver had the authority to determine whether the businesses were a going concern or should be wound down and/or liquidated.  Based on the previously issued Compliance Reports #1, #2 and #3, the Receiver closed the business and liquidated the recycling.


  • Joseph Connelly vs Colleen Holland

    Action No. CGC 12-523731
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Lillian K. Sing
    2014:  Receiver appoionted to manage VegNews, an award winning Vegan Magazine and website located in San Francisco, California.


  • People of the State of California vs. Wenshi Ni

    Action No. WWM595753A under Penal Code Section 186.1
    Superior Court, County of Alameda, Judge Tara M. Desautels
    2014:  Appointed Receiver under Penal Code Section 186.11 in June 2014 for two properties located in Hayward, California as follows:  571 Jackson Street, a two story commercial property and 991 St. James Court, a single story commercial duplex.  In December 2014 the property located at 3623 MacArthur Blvd., was added to the Receivership.  It is a single story commercial property with health related tenants.


  • People of the State of California vs. Minge Li

    Action No. WWM595749
    Superior Court, County of Alameda, Judge Tara M. Desautels
    2014:  Receiver appointed for 7560 Altura Place in Oakland, California which is a residential single family home under construction.  No insurance was in place upon appointment.  To obtain insurance coverage the Receiver had to complete several insurance requirements and coverage was placed.  This is a Penal Code Section 186.11 case.  The property was sold for $480,000 with net proceeds to the Alameda County District Attorney's office.


  • Kearny SL1,LP vs. Mayhew Center, LLC

    Action No. C14-01167
    Superior Court, County of Contra Costa, Judge Steven K. Austin
    2014:  Appointed Receiver for Mayhew Center for three Class C office buildings located at 3301, 3317 and 3333 Vincent Road, Pleasant Hill, California.  The three buildings total 65,000 square feet.  The property has environmental clean-up issues and the Receiver is working with the Regional Water Quality Control Board on priorities, subject to Court approval.


  • Evgeni Litvak, et zl vs. Yuri Galashov, et al

    Action No. GCG 11-511609
    Superior Court, County of San Francisaco Unlimited Civil Jurisdiction, Judge Peter J. Busch
    2013:  Appointed Referee in a partition action to sell one condominium unit in a two condominium unit building located at 547 27th Avenue, San Francisco, California.  The property was listed and sold for $950,000.  The Referee worked with the other condominium owner to set up a temporary Home Owner’s Association account for common area charges and accounting per the CC&R’s.  An accounting report for the Court was also required.


  • Mehrdad Elie vs Kathleen Smith, et al

    Action No. 26-53342
    Superior Court, County of Napa, Judge Diane M. Price
    20012:  Supplemental Order regarding enforcement of payment obligations arising fromt he sale of Napa Smith Brewery and Winery, LLC assets.  Settlement with Napa Smith Holdings, LLC for $400,000.


  • Comerica Bank vs GFLIP III et al

    Action No. 39-2012-002802036
    Superior Court, County of San Joaquin - Judge Barbara A. Kronlund
    2012:  Receiver appointed to sell five parcels located in Lodi, California including 880 S. Beckman Road  and 901 E. Vine Street (leased premises), 1251 - 1255 S. Beckman Road (previously a Dodge - Kia dealership), 1045 S. Cherokee Lane (previously a Ford dealership), and 1130 S. Cherokee Lane (previously a used car dealership).  The Receiver engaged a broker specializing in automotive sales.  The 880 S. Beckman property resulted in a settlement for a discounted payoff to the secured creditor while the 1251-1255 S. Beckman Road peoperty sold for $1,500,000, the 1130 S. Cherokee Lane property sold for $325,000, and 1045 S. Cherokee sold for $1,075,000.


  • 1700 California Holdings, LLC vs. Tania Trednnick Peggs, as Trustee of the Allibert Marital Trust et al

    Action No. CGC 10-5005764
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge James McBride
    2012:  Appointed Referee for a partition sale auction of the land at 1700 California Street, San Francisco, California.  The .54 acre parcel is ground leased to the owner of the Leasehold Improvements through December 31, 2035.  The Leasehold Improvements are owned by the ground tenant but upon expiration, the Leasehold Improvements revert to the land owner.  The Referee engaged the services of a real estate broker to market the property for sale to national and international buyers.  The sale consisted of multiple qualified buyers, 179 overbids and a sale price of $30.4 million.


  • Bank of Marin vs. Auto Care Mall of Fremont, Inc.

    Action No. 112CV219383
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Ronni B. Maclaren
    2012:  Receiver appointed for Auto Care Mall located at 40851 - 40967 Albrae Street, Fremont, California.  This property is a 2.98 acre multi tenant retail center consisting of approximately 38,226 square feet.  It is occupied exclusively by auto service related businesses.  The Receiver engaged the services of a leasing broker for the property.  The debtor filed for Chapter 11 and the Receiver was excused from turnover.


  • Gregory Finkelson, Trustee of the 2008 STVKA Trust vs Ludmila Romasenko, et al

    Action No. CIV 498926
    Superior Court, San Mateo County Unlimited Civil Jurisdiction - Judge Marta S. Diaz
    2012:  Referee appointed in a partition action to sell a four unit apartment building located at 879 Bellevue Avenue, Daly City, California.  The property was listed and sold for $880,800.00 (over the asking price).  The Referee worked with counsel on an eviction of a tenant prior to closing the sale and an accounting report for the Court.


  • Piercy Road Investors, LLC vs. Lieu and Shan, LLC

    Action No. 112CV219383
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Patricia M. Lucas
    2012:  Appointed receiver to manage and operate 312 Piercy Road in San Jose, California which is an industrial R&D flex condominum with 5,916 square feet.  The property is leased to a single tenant.


  • Blackburn & Sons Realty Capital Corporation vs. Olawummi Hassan (aka) Ola Hassan

    Action No. 112CV219216
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Patricia M. Lucas
    2012: Receiver appointed for 167 and 187 South Main Street, Milpitas, California.  The property consists of two separate buildings with 3,000 square feet and 1,000 square feet respectively.  The properties are occupied by food service related tenants.  The debtor filed for Chapter 7 and the Receiver was excused from turnover.


  • Union Bank vs. Tunt Enterprises, et al, Tom Tunt and Darcy Tunt

    Action No. 26-57915
    Superior Court, County of Napa - Judge Francisca P.Toisher
    2012:  Appointed Receiver to manage and operate the White House Inn, a luxury Inn and spa, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, located in Napa, California.  The property consists of four separate buildings with an in ground pool and jacuzzi, 16 guest rooms, an owner's residence and a two car garage.  The property was non-operational upon appointment of the Receiver,  The Receiver obtained a broker opinion of value and prepared a pre-operating budget.


  • Francis Vait vs. Lorenza Vait

    Action No. FF-009473741
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Commissioner Thomas J. Nixon
    2011:  Appointed Receiver for five properties including three single family homes, one condominium and an ownership share in a privately owned recreational facility.  Prepared and submitted a Receiver's Report on real estate with description, occupancy, mortgage, property taxes, income, opinion of value and condition comments.  Additionally reported on other Receivership assets including vehicles, stock, life insurance policies, CalPers retirement benefits and judgments.


  • Rabobank National Assoc. vs Acacia Real Estate LLC

    Action No. 39-2011-00271645-CU-MC-STK
    Superior Court, County of San Joaquin - Judge Michael Coughlan
    2011: Receiver appointed to manage and operate 349-421 Acacia Street, Tracy, California consisting of thirty-two (32) two bedroom, two bath apartment units with two car garages and one rental office.  The property has maintained consistent occupancy.


  • GE Commercial Finance Business Property Corp. vs Shasta Ridge, LLC

    Action No. 154757
    Superior Court, County of Butte/Chico  - Judge Stephen E. Benson
    2011:  Appointed Receiver for 1390 Ridgewood Drive in Chico, California which consists of a single story 8,400 square foot office building.  The property had been back office space for a bank prior to the Receivership.  The Receiver listed the property with a broker for lease and/or sale.


  • FBB REO LLC vs Athan P. Magganas, Edel Magganas, Dimitri Magganas

    Action No. C11-01962
    Super Court , County of Contra Costa - Judge Judith S. Craddick
    2011:  Appointed Receiver to manage and operate 33,000 sq. ft. retail strip center and office building located at 50 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood, California.  Extensive fire sprinkler system certification work and repair.  The Receiver engaged a broker to lease the property.


  • Union Bank, N.A. vs Derek M. Archer, Roxann M. Archer, La Belle Epoque Suites

    Action No. 26-56006
    Superior Court, County of Napa - Judge Francisca P. Tisher
    2011:  Receiver appointed to manage and operate La Belle Epoque and La Petitte Maison, a luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn, located in Napa, California.  The two properties comprise an eight room inn.  The Receiver engaged an experienced innkeeper and a broker to work on the sale of the Inn.  The property was sold for $1.6 million.


  • GE Commercial Finance Business Property Corp. vs Shasta Gilmour LLC

    Action No. 65110
    Superior Court, County of Tehama - Judge Richard Scheuler
    2011: 
    Appointed Receiver for 10 Gilmore Road in Red Bluff, California which consists of a single story 8,000 square foot neighborhood strip center consisting of three separate units.  Two of the three units are occupied by quality tenants with the third, previously a bank location, vacant.  The Receiver engaged a broker to lease and/or sell the property.  The Receiver completed and billed for the CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliation.


  • MPC Antelope Valley, LLC vs GFT Properties, LLC; Dima, LLC: MCK Properties, LLC

    Action No. CGC-11-511206
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge Loretta M. Giorgi
    2011: 
    Receiver appointed to manage and operate 460 – 462 Bryant Street, San Francisco, California.  460 Bryant is a three story with basement brick unreinforced masonry building while 462 Bryant is a one story with basement property.  There are openings between the buildings on the ground floor and basement levels.  The property was secured, extensive cleanup completed and abatement work required by the San Francisco Building Department was responded to by the Receiver.


  • Mehrdad Elie vs. Kathleen Smith, et al

    Action No. CIV471364
    Superior Court, County of San Mateo - Juge Mark R. Forcum
    2011:  Supplemental Order regarding Sale of Albion Castle, LLC assets which includes 881 Innes Avenue, San Francisco, California.  The property was listed for sale, marketed and sold for $820,000.00.  Receipt of funds from 1 Executive Way, LLC (Chapter 7 Trustee) for $1,080,000.00.


  • Central Valley 1206, LLC vs Del Valle Capital Corporation, Inc.

    Action No. 34-2011-00103034
    Superior Court, County of Sacramento - Judge Shellyanne W.L. Chang
    2011: 
    Receiver appointed for a single family home development with eighteen partially completed homes located in several parcels at Joseph Place, AnneMarie Way and Bernadette Place in Isleton, California.  The Receiver had the vacant property secured and weatherized during the receivership.  The Receiver also issued a thirty day notice to vacate to a tenant with no consent to holdover.


  • William Kaut vs. Judy L. Kelsey

    Action No. DR081241
    Superior Court, County of Humboldt - Judge Dale A. Reinholsten
    2011:  Appointed Receiver for the property located at 1270 Mill Creek Way in Fortuna California. The property includes a single family home and rented duplex.  The Order Appointing Receiver required the plaintiff and defendant to provide property information from 2003 to the present.  The receiver is reviewing  the information and will be reporting her findings to the Court.


  • GE Commercial Finance Business Property Corp. vs. Shasta Lassen LLC

    Action No. 153332
    Superior Court, County of Butte/Chico - Judge Stephen E. Benson
    2011:  Receiver appointed for 1360 East Lassen Avenue in Chico, California which is a single story 16,707 square foot office building.  The property had been a bank headquarters prior to the receivership.  The Receiver listed the property with a broker for lease and/or sale.


  • Ittleson Lenin Anne Building LLV vs. Lenin Anne; Lakshmi Anne; Laukau Pouli Eteki

    Action No.  RG11567403
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Davide B. Hunter
    2011:   Appointed Receiver of a board and care facility with two buildings containing a fourteen bedroom, seven bath facility (primary building) and a five bedroom, three bath facility (second building).  The property was occupied and voluntarily vacated during the Receivership.

     


  • Deutche Bank National Trust Company vs. Ung

    Action No.  RG10553515
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Ronni MacLaren
    2011:  Appointed Receiver to manage and operate 1007 – 1009 Clay Street in Oakland, California.  It is a three story mixed use building with 25,400 square feet of space with the ground floor divided into two retail spaces and the second and third floors office space.  The Receiver had general liability insurance placed on the property.  The defendant filed bankruptcy and the Receiver  was excused from turnover during the bankruptcy.


  • Valley Community Bank vs. Thomas A. Felardo, individually and doing business as Felardo Construction

    Action No. RG10546392
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Winifred Y. Smith
    2011:  Receiver appointed to pursue the sale of five single family homes and one triplex located in Union City, Fremont, Newark and Hayward, California.  The Receiver engaged a  real estate broker to list the properties for sale.  The Receiver negotiated sales of the properties in the total amount of $2,689,000.00 subject to the approval of plaintiff and the Court.  The property information is as follows:
         1321-1325 D Street, Hayward, CA sold for $600,000.00

         32600 Ithaca Street, Union City, CA sold for $358,000.00
         34465 Bridgewater Place, Fremont, CA sold for $515,000.00
         42665 Roberts Avenue, Fremont, CA sold for $401,000.00
         5181 Lawler Avenue, Fremont, CA sold for $495,000.00
         36718 Ruschin drive, Newark, CA sold for $320,000.00


  • Georgia Ann Michell, Esq., dba Michell-Langsam vs. Diddo Clark

    Action No. CIVMSC06-00418
    Superior Court, County of Contra Costa - Judge Judith Craddick
    2010: Receiver appointed to sell partnership or limited partnership interests in three apartment complex properties located in Pleasant Hill and Lafayette, California pursuant to a Charging Order.  The transferable interests” were sold by private sale and grossed $321,000.00.


  • Commercial Bank vs. Pappas Radio of California

    Action No. 1-10-CV-181577
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge Peter H. Kirwan
    2010:  Receiver appointed to operate a 50,000KW radio station.  KTRB 860 AM (sports
    radio), located in San Francisco, California with a daytime tower in Hayward and a nighttime tower in Sunol.  KTRB broadcasted during 2010 the A's and Stanford football and basketball.  The FCC license was assigned to the Receiver.  The Receiver reduced staff, prepared operating budgets, worked with lessors and took steps necessary to maintain the radio station assets.  She prepared a request for Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) and solicited offers.  An ofer was accepted and approved by the Court.  The Receiver continued to monitor the operations and comply with FCC requirements until the station was sold in 2016 for approximately $5 million.


  • GECC vs. Walker

    Action No. S-CV-27386
    Superior Court, County of Placer - Judge Charles Wachob
    2010:  The Receiver was appointed to preserve, maintain and sell the vacant 4,420 square feet office building located at 680 Sunrise Avenue in Roseville, California.  A broker was engaged to actively market and sell the property subject to court approval.  The Receiver engaged a real estate broker to list the property for sale.


  • City National Bank vs. Rong Fu, Wei De Fu

    Action No. RG10496553
    Superior Court, County of Alamda - Judge Evelio M. Grillo
    2010:  Receiver appointed to manage and operate a mixed use building containing 22,000 square feet with 7 commercial retail units and 23 studio apartments.  The property is located at 122-124 14th Street in Oakland, California.


  • Wells Fargo Bank vs. Clair Robison, etc., et al.

    Action No. BG10525334
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Frank Roesch
    2010: 
    Appointed Receiver to manage and operate 1700 Broadway, a 10 story 28,000 square foot office building, located in Oakland, California.  Upon appointment the Receiver reinstated the insurance policy, engaged a leasing broker, continued negotiations on a lease in process and worked on remediation issues at the building.


  • Boral Private Bank vs. Burt Hamrol, Customer Service General Contracting, Inc. Hamrol Development, Inc.

    Action No. CGC-09-493690
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge Charlotte Woolard
    2010:  Receiver appointed for 408 - 418 Bosworth Street in San Francisco, CA which includes four buildings with two residential condo units per building that is approximately 70% completed.  The Receivership also includes 2 and 10 Rousseau in San Francisco, CA which include two buildings with two units in each that is approximately 15 - 20% completed.  The Receiver is working with a local contractor to secure the building and obtain a bid for completion of the work on the Bosworth property.  Insurance was placed by the Receiver along with renewal of permits for the project.


  • Cathay Bank vs. Cecil Cheng, Tsau Y. Ho, Mei Y. Ho, Edmund G. Chen

    Action No.  34-2009-00066861
    Superior Court, County of Sacramento - Judge Loren E. McMaster
    2010:  Appointed Receiver for a 67,385 square foot neighborhood retail center located at 4909 Auburn Blvd. in Sacramento, California.  Review of tenant imrpovement work completed on grocery store.


  • Clark Family Cases

    Action No. 4320
    Superior Court, County of Contra Costa - Judge Barry Goode
    2010:  Receiver appointed to collect any distributions that woul otherwise go to Diddo Clark and distrubute same to the judgment creditor until the judgment is satisfied.  The Receiver obtained $154,500 for the purchase of the Diddo Clark interest in Davis Fine Arts,k LLC.  The funds net of expenses were disbursed.


  • Ilya Sarkisyan vs. Jacob Kurnovskiy

    Action No. CGC-09-494782
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge Charlotte W. Woolard
    2010:  Receiver appointed in BAMX USA Motorcycles, Inc. to take possession of the property and business, perform a full accounting of the books and records regarding funding and net worth and cause a valuation to be conducted of the assets of BAMX.


  • Security National Life Insurance Company vs. John Dean Tran, Tu Chi Chau, Dung Hoai Nguyen

    Action No. 1-10-CV-168600
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge Kevin J. Murphy
    2010:  Appointed Receiver to manage and operate six out of twenty indusrial condominium units in one building located at 1850 10th Street in San Jose, California.


  • Mehrdad Elie vs. Kathleen Smith, et al

    Action No. CIV 471364
    Superior Court, County of San Mateo - Judge John L. Grandsaert
    2009:  Receivership Order(s) charging interests in 1.) Napa Smith Restaurant Operations, LLC. 2.) Napa Smith Brewery & Winery, LLC, 3.) One Executive Way, LLC, 4.) Albion Castle, LLC, and 5.) 1225 San Raymundo Road, LLC.


  • Istar FM Loans LLC vs OPT Golden Hills VAC LLC

    Action No.: FCS034795
    Superior Court, County of Solano - Judge Harry Kinnicutt
    2010: Appointed Receiver of a shopping center with 54,000 square feet of retail space.  Negotiated a Letter of Intent with Subway during the Receivership action.


  • Tamalpais Bank vs G.L. Premier Properties, LLC, et al.

    Action No. CGC-09-493817
                       CGC-09-493798
                       CGC-09-493800
                       CGC-09-493801
                       CGC-09-493803
                       CGC-09-493804
                       CGC-09-493805
                       CGC-09-493807
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                       CGC-09-493815
                       CGC-09-493817
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge Peter J. Busch
    2009: Court Appointed Receiver for eleven San Francisco apartment buildings with 190 units.  The original plaintiff sold the note to a third party.  Seven of the eleven buildings were purchased at foreclosure by third party purchasers.


  • Cathay Bank vs Apex R.E.I.G.N. Corp, et al

    Action No.:  34-2009-0056482
    Superior Court, County of Sacramento - Judge Shelleyanne W. Chang
    2009: Receiver for an 11,000 square foot retail center located at 7472 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, California and referred to as Apex Plaza.

     


  • Heller Financial Inc. vs. Imani and Baranriz

    Action No. 108-CV-129721
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge William J. Elfving
    2009: Appointed Receiver to facilitate the inspection and testing of the property at 1465 Monterey Highway, San Jose, California by environmental consultants.


  • Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. vs. Superior Auto of East Bay, LLC

    Action No.  RG09437292
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Richard Keller
    2009: Receiver appointed to take possession of a 185,000 square foot Superior Toyota of Oakland dealership with a sales and service department located at 8181 Oakport Street, Oakland, California.  Worked with general contractor to complete work and obtain City of Oakland Occupancy Permit.


  • Amalgamated Bank vs. Windbridge, LLC

    Action No. CGC-08-483206
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge Paul H. Alvarado
    2009: Receiver of a 51-unit condominium conversion project, commercial office to residential condo, and two retail spaces.  The project requires completion which includes:  preparation of a budget for construction in excess of $2.5 million and other professional fees and costs including the architect and engineer; approval of loan funding to the receivership estate; negotiation of a pre-construction and construction agreement with the contractor and completion of agreements with professionals including receivership counsel and DRE counsel.  Additionally the Receiver has oversight of the property which required securing the premises, following up on insurance coverage and engaging a security service.


  • Heritage Bank of Commerce vs. Toan Cong Bui

    Action No. 109-CV-140824
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge James Emerson
    2009: Appointed Receiver for two properties as follows:
    Pacific Grove Property - consists of a convenience store, service bay and gas station with three pumps each with two fueling stations.
    Marina Property -consists of a convenience store with a motel lobby and reservation area, a forty-one room motel in five two story buildings with combined area of approximately 15,000 square feet, and a gas station with a total of six fueling stations.  A broker was engaged to assist in the sale of the Marina property.


  • CSFB 2000-C1 Oakland Office Building Limited Partnership vs TCC Swan Way LLC

    Action No. RG09443379
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Cecilia Castellanos
    2009: Appointed Receiver of a 52,600 square foot, three story, multi-tenant office building located at 80 Swan Way, Oakland, California near the Oakland Airport. The Receiver had authority to market and sell the property and engaged the services of a real estate broker to assist in the sale of the property.


  • Citibank, N.A. vs. Tay Sauveur and Hong Buu Sauveur

    Action No. 109-CV-143302
    Superior Court of Santa Clara - Judge Mary Jo Levinger
    2009: Receiver appointed for a two story office building totaling approximately 46,150 square feet with forty plus tenants in approximately 10,000 square feet.  Extensive deferred maintenance at the property and legal work to enforce lease provisions.


  • Luther Burbank Savings vs. Eugene P. Aureguy and Raymond A. Hackett

    Action No. CIV 094338
    Superior Court of Marin - Judge Verna A. Adams
    2009: Appointed Receiver for an 11,000 square foot two story office building in San Rafael, California.


  • Tamalpais Bank vs. Duboce Development, LLC

    Action No. CGC-09-491838
    Superior Court of San Francisco - Judge Charlotte Walter Woolard
    2009: Receiver appointed for a 12,800 square foot mixed use building located in San Francisco, California.  The building is 4,000 square feet retail and 8,800 square feet office space.


  • Bank of America, N.A.as successor acting by and through CWCapital Asset Management LLC vs. Herman Street DE LLC, Sutter Associates DE, LLC, Trophy Properties I DE, LLC, LRL Citi Properties I DE, LLC, Walter Lembi, Frank E. Lembi, Frank E. Lembi as

    Action No. CGC-09-491063
    Superior Court of San Francisco - Judge Harold Kahn
    2009:  Appointed Receiver for sixteen (16) apartment buildings with 662 total units located in San Francisco, California. The Receiver engaged a third party property management company to work with the Receiver on the project.  Additionally the Receiver was ordered to conduct a financial review from June 2007 to August 2009.  After six (6) months in Receivership the defendant filed a Chapter 11 petion with the Receiver continuing in the bankruptcy proceedings under the Superior Court Order.


  • Thomas W. Wilson & William G. Karr vs. Communique Wireless, LLC, Edwin B. Brownrigg, Donna L. Brownrigg, IP Co, LLC dba IntusIQ, LLC

    Action No. RG09440386
    Superior Court of Alameda - Judge Richard O. Keller
    2009: Receiver appointed to request funds on behalf of defendant, review agreements with various parties, clarify the calculations of amounts paid to the LLC and distribute funds to the members of the LLC.


  • Bridge Bank vs. Blue Frog Mobile NV, Inc. et all

    Action No.108CV105297
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge Neal A. Cabrinha
    2008: Appointed Limited Purpose Receiver to collect accounts receivable totaling approximately $600,000.


  • Security National Life Insurance Co. vs. Cindy H. Nguyen, Lakami Professional Services, et al

    Action No. 108CV-109260
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge Neal A. Cabrinha
    2008: Appointed Receiver to manage and operate office/commercial condominium units consisting of approximately 26,846 square feet located in San Jose, California.


  • Salvatore Sarinelli vs. Salvatore Cortara

    Action No. CGC-05-444995
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge Peter J. Busch
    2008: Appointed Receiver to sell a two unit residential building located at 55-57 Cotter Street, San Francisco, California valued at $799,000.00.


  • MMA Multifamily Equity REIT vs. PacTen Skyline, LLC et al

    Action No. M90466
    Superior Court, County of Monterey - Judge Lydia M. Villarreal
    2008: Receiver of a 40-unit condominium conversion project, of which eight units were designated below market units (BMRs).  The project required a vast amount of work, including:  preparation of a budget for construction and other professionals; completion of loan documentation (for a loan to the receivership estate); negotiation of a revised construction agreement with the contractor; completion of several agreements with professionals including the engineer and soil consultant, as well as Receivership counsel, Department of Real Estate counsel, local counsel to interface with the City and the Homeowners Association budget preparer; coordination, hiring and oversight of a new on-site resident manager; personal interaction with tenants; and review of DRE documents including CC&R's and Bylaws.


  • Luther Burbank Savings vs. Aureguy & Raymond Hackett as Trustees of the Clare Hackett Revocable Trust

    Action No. CV083673
    Superior Court, County of Marin - Judge Terrence R. Boren
    2008: Receiver for an 11,000 square foot two story office building located in San Rafael, California.


  • David Frank Rios, Trustee, et al vs. Morro Road Homes, LLC, Kelly V. Gearhart, Hurst Financial Corporation, et al

    Action No. CV 080437
    Superior Court, County of San Luis Obispo - Judge Charles S. Crandall
    2008: Appointed Receiver to investigate Morro Road Homes and numerous real estate transactions.  The Receiver issued a Report #1 advising the Court of the status of the real estate and various cash transactions.  Ongoing investigative work by the Receiver.


  • GECC vs. Elk Grove & I5, LLC

    Action No. 34-2008-00025756
    Superior Court, County of Sacramento - Judge ShelleyAnne W.L. Chang
    2008: Receiver of an 80,500 square foot shopping center located in Elk Grove, California.  Extensive work on tenant improvements through an existing construction loan requiring preparation of construction loan draw packages for submittal, approval and receipt of funds.  Accounting review of construction loan funding for a one to two year period.


  • Rabobank, NA vs. King City Community Partners, LLC

    Action No. M94964
    Superior Court, County of Monterey - Judge Robert O'Farrell
    2008: Appointed Receiver for a 400 unit residential project of which 30 units have been completed.  Of the 30 units, 20 units have been sold.  The Receiver is charged with retaining a broker and selling the remaining units, contracting for construction work to complete the City requirements, preparing a budget for funding with the lender, addressing any Homeowner Association issues and working with the City to resolve any issues.


  • Julian R. Davis, Jr., M.D. vs. Carol Glann, M.D.

    Action No. RG08388059
    Superior Court, County of  Alameda - Judge Frank Roesch
    2008: Appointed Receiver for the dissolution of East Oakland Pediatric Medical Group, Inc. a medical practice specializing in pediatric care.  The Receiver negotiated a separation date with the doctors, worked with existing staff to complete medical billing, handled Medi-Cal and capitation payment issues,  separated patient medical records to the doctor of record and generally worked toward a dissolution of the Corporation.


  • Martinez & Golden vs. Margo International, LLC

    Action No. C08-01103
    Superior Court, County of Contra Costa - Judge Judith Craddick
    2008: Receiver for a California based export trading company that caters to retailers and wholesalers in the South Pacific Islands.  The Receiver had completed a valuation of the business as a 'going concern.' and continued to oversee business operations.   She held a mediation session with the parties to try and settle the issues with the members of the LLC.  A member invoked the buy-sell election and the court process was completed. 


  • People of State of California vs. Altaf Abdulrehman Shaikh

    Action No. 394653
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Julie Conger
    2007:  Receiver of defendant funds available for restitution pursuant to Penal Code Section 186.11.


  • Comerica Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation vs. Capitol Reprographics LLC

    Action No. 107CV-089892
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge Neal A. Cabrinha
    2007: Appointed Receiver to collect accounts receivable totaling approximately $1.4 million.


  • People of State of California vs. Fruitvale Land Trust

    Action No. RG07304610
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Patrick Zika
    2007: Appointed Receiver to collect delinquent tax sale auction proceeds from the Alameda County Tax Collector.  Prepare notifications/publications to solicit creditors to make claims against the entity for the purpose of winding up its affairs.


  • People of State of California vs. Stonehurst Land Trust

    Action No. RG07304604
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Patrick Zika
    2007: Appointed Receiver to collect delinquent tax sale auction proceeds from the Alameda County Tax Collector.  Prepare notifications/publications to solicit creditors to make claims against the entity for the purpose of winding up its affairs.


  • Dorothy Daniels vs. KPlatinum Group, Inc.

    Action No. C07-00483
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge David Flinn
    2007: Appointed Receiver to investigate KPlatinum Group, Inc. and numerous subsidiaries that had a cash investment program with investors.  Efforts were hindered by a lack of books and records due to seizure by the U.S. Attorney prior to the appointment of the Receiver.  The Receiver reported to the Court approximately $7.2 million in potential investor claims.  The Court established a claims procedure and the Receiver analyzed, compiled and computed allowed claims information for final Court approval and distribution.


  • Templeton Associates, a California General Partnership vs. Akshay Dave, et al

    Action No. 105CV50781
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge Joseph H. Huber
    2007:  Appointed Receiver to sell a seven (7) acre vacant parcel located in Mountain View, California.  The Receiver entertained numerous offers and sold the property for $2,050,000.00.


  • People of State of California vs. Nansi Daniloo

    Action No. 379851B
    Superior Court, Alameda/Hayward Division - Judge Michael J. Gaffey
    2006: Appointed to take possession of a ladies 14K yellow gold and platinum solitaire diamond ring.  Arranged for an appraisal of the ring and solicited three offers ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.  Completed the sale with net funds available for restitution pursuant to Penal Code Section 186.11.


  • Tachkov vs Tachkova-Davenport

    Action No. CGC-06-452426
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge Ronald E. Quidachay
    2006: Appointed Receiver to handle all financial and business aspects of the ADS Hats, LLC store located on Valencia Street in San Francisco.  The Receiver completed an orderly retail liquidation of the inventory over a sixty-day period.  She was ordered to receive documentation from the parties to conduct a full and complete accounting from inception (2003) to present (2006).


  • People of State of California vs. Kaseem Mohammadi

    Action No. 386756A
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Julie Conger
    2006: Sale of defendants real property located in Union City, California pursuant to Penal Code Section 186.11.  The Receiver closed a difficult sale transaction for $860,000.  The Receiver collected and managed the criminal and civil restitution funds.


  • Foodcomm International, Inc.

    Action No. 106 CV 058626
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge Neil A. Cabrinha
    2006: Receiver appointed to wind up and dissolve the corporation through a proposed Plan of Dissolution.  The Plan required the preparation of a sale package and an auction procedure as a 'going concern'   and included all owned/leased equipment, corporate office building, leased Australia office, trademarks, goodwill, produce inventory, intellectual property, and corporate information including domain name, company name, website, copyrights, packaging and customer lists.  Just prior to going to the market for sale, the Receiver held several mediation sessions between the shareholders, which resulted in a buyout, and continuation of the business.


  • Norma A. Ramirez vs. Porfirio Vasquez Aguirre

    Action No. FL 15235
    Superior Court, County of Sonoma - Judge Gary Nadler
    2005: Management and operation of Taqueria La Tapatia lunch truck located in Guerneville, California.


  • Food All the Time, Inc. vs. Jalhoa, Inc.; Sebastiao Uchoa

    Action No. CGC 04 436290
    Superior Court, County of  San Francisco - Judge Ronald Evans Quidachay
    2005:  The Receiver took control of a Pizza Man Restaurant located in San Francisco, California and entered into a management contract for the daily operations of the business.


  • WestAmerica Bank vs. Bradley Video, Inc.

    Action No. CV 05-5093
    Superior Court, County of Marin - Judge Norman Smith
    2005: Review and analysis of consolidation of sixteen (16) individual video stores located in Santa Rosa (4), El Sobrante, Roseville, Reno, Concord (2), Campbell, Novato, Sebastopol, Windsor, Sacramento, Antioch and Rohnert Park.


  • In the Matter of the Assumption of Jurisdiction Over the Law Practice of Susan M. St. Amour

    Action No. RG04161533
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Barbara T. Miller
    2004: Receiver appointed to determine to whom the funds in the Trust account belong.  Prepare a report for court approval recommending how the funds should be disbursed and oversee the distribution of funds held in St. Amour's Trust account.


  • Flying Packets, Inc. vs. A-S-1, Inc. et al

    Action No. CGC0404311553
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge James L. Warren
    2004: Receiver appointed to obtain control of the collateral including technology, software, patent applications and all other intellectual property.


  • Luther Burbank Savings, a California corporation vs. Phillip E. Anselmo, et al

    Action No. CGC 03419758
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge Ronald Evans Quidachay
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court of San Francisco - Judge Carlson and Judge Montali
    2003: Appointed as Receiver to manage a 13-unit apartment building located in San Francisco, California. The defendant filed two bankruptcy petitions and the Receiver continued as Custodian under the Orders of the Bankruptcy Court.


  • Fyad Daya vs Mateo P. Tosbath, et al

    Action No. CGC-02-412827 Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge David A. Garcia
    2003: Referee appointed to sell 12-unit apartment building valued in excess of $2 million and located in San Francisco, California.


  • General Electric Capital Corporation vs R.B. Lake Amir Office, etc., et al

    Action No. CIV 433414
    Superior Court, County of San Mateo - Judge Mark R. Forcum
    2003: Receiver appointed to take possession and provide management oversight for three office buildings totaling 150,000 square feet located in San Bruno, California


  • Michael E. Steed and Vintners' Golf Club LLC vs. David M. Levey, Redwood Empire Restaurants, et al

    Action No. C03-01516
    Superior Court, County of Contra Costa - Judge David B. Flinn
    2003: Receiver appointed to manage, operate, and sell assets including 26 Taco Bell Franchise locations throughout Contra Costa, Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties, other real estate holdings in Hawaii and California, as well as a yacht and its slip.


  • Arbitration Between Friedman Development and Farming Company and Eliott Cushman et al.

    Action No. 74 M 180 00623 010LMF
    Arbitrator - Bruce W. Belding
    2003: Receiver appointed to sell 291 Geary Street, a San Francisco landmark office and retail building located on Union Square. The property sold for $25.1 million in a Receivership auction with seven pre-qualified bidders and 35 overbids.


  • Comerica Bank - California vs. usprint Corporation; Keith D. Hylton et al

    Action No. C02-00725
    Superior Court, County of Contra Costa - Judge Walter D. Rogers
    2002:  Receiver appointed to oversee financial aspects of business, large transactions and transactions outside the ordinary course of business.  Company operated a printing plant and CD manufacturing plant in Brentwood, California.


  • Washington Mutual vs. David Engel and Gregory Gifford

    Action No.  410587
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge Paul Alvarado
    2002:  Receivership of a five unit apartment complex located on 20th Street between the Eureka Valley area and the Mission District in San Francisco.  Four of the units having a variety of deferred maintenance items to be corrected.


  • Marriage of Petitioner: Ann Marie Meagher and Respondent: Malekpour Maleki

    Action No. FL 022262
    Superior Court, County of Marin
    2002: Receiver appointed to manage and operate real estate assets pending litigation.  The assets included a 26,185 square foot shopping center in San Leandro, California and a 16,955 square foot shopping center in LaBrea, California.  There are also six vacant parcels of land and a single-family home in Daly City.


  • Jim Khosh vs. Kevin Le; Quickturn Circuit Link, Inc.; Circuit Link, Inc.

    Action No.  CV 805958 and CV 80758
    Superior Court, County of Santa Clara - Judge Joseph Biafore Jr.
    2002: Receiver was appointed to wind up and dissolve QTCLI (Quickturn Circuit Link, Inc.); a manufacturer of high quality bare printed circuit boards with high-speed requirements.  The company was located in the Silicon Valley and served customers worldwide.


  • General Electrical Capital Corp. vs. Greenleaf Distribution, Inc.

    Action No. 02-039664
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Ronald Sabraw
    2002:  Receiver appointed to manage, operate or liquidate a computer component company located in Fremont and in City of Industry. The company was liquidated with extensive accounts receivable collection work resulting in collections in excess of $1.5 million.  The receiver was required to respond to discovery and to comply she had to complete an inventory of 900+ boxes of records to create an index.  Sale of assets through private sales and auction with proceeds in excess of $1 million.


  • Merchants Bank of California vs. Bay Supermarket, Inc. dba Ocean Seafood; William C. Lim

    Action No. BC 272993
    Superior Court, County of Los Angeles - Judge Dzintra Janavs
    2002: Liquidation of 20,000 square foot Asian Grocery Store along with all fixtures and equipment located in South San Francisco within a thirty day time period.  Extensive on-site coordination of sale efforts.


  • First American Title Company of Marin vs. David A. Loss, Gina A. Loss, Shahnam Davani, et al

    Action No. CV011017
    Superior Court, Marin County - Judge Lynn Duryee
    2001: Oversight of approximately 800 acre ranch known as Rim Rock Ranch, which includes a ranch house on the premises.  The Receiver sold the property for $2.1million to a winery group.


  • Finova Capital Corporation vs. RJW Lumber Company

    Action No. 224656
    Superior Court, Sonoma County - Judge Laurence K. Sawyer
    2000: Receiver for lumber company in Healdsburg that had closed prior to appointment. Employed auctioneer to liquidate remaining lumber, lumber equipment, vehicles and office equipment.


  • Cain vs. Jue

    Action No. 804655-8
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James A. Richman
    2000: Appointed as a Receiver to execute promissory note and deed of trust pursuant to a judgment.


  • Kwang Davis vs. Sung Ja Tavaglione

    Action No. 154690
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Carlos Bea
    2000: Appointed as a Receiver with limited jurisdiction to sell a San Francisco liquor license.


  • San Francisco Science Funds, LLC vs. Transderm Diagnostics, Inc.

    Action No. 313601
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge David A. Garcia
    2001: Receiver in Aid of Execution of Judgment. Sale of Patent Application and Intangible assets pursuant to CCP 701.510. 


  • State Street Bank and Trust vs. WindPower Partners 1989, L.P.

    Action No. 17043
    Superior Court, Solano County - Judge Franklin R. Taft
    2001: The subject of this Receivership, WindPower Partners 1989 (WPP89), is one of three partnerships that own wind turbine projects (the Wind Plant Assets) in the Altamont Pass region of Alameda County and in Solano County. The Wind Plant Assets consist of 717 wind turbine generators, a power collection system and a communication system. The Receiver sold the assets for $14.5 million.


  • Chow vs. Chow

    Action No. D99-00881
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge Josanna Berkow
    2000: A divorce action involving the management and operation of the Oriental Market located in Oakland's Chinatown.  Acted as mediator in settlement conference which resulted in a settlement between the parties.


  • West America Commercial Credit Inc. vs. U. S. Curoco Corporation

    Action No. 011975
    Superior Court, Solano County - David Edwin Power 
    1999: Manage, operate and liquidate a galvanized steel manufacturing plant located in Richmond, CA. Staff of 34 employees and heavy industrial equipment valued at $700,000.


  • Philip R. Weltin  & Ramiro Hernandez vs. Talk, Inc. a California Corporation; Taqueria

    Action No. 806213-8
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Henry E. Needham, Jr.
    1999: Management and operation of a well known Oakland landmark, Taqueria Morelia, with a staff of 22 employees in the bar and restaurant.


  • Fidelity Federal Bank, FSB, a Federal Savings Bank vs. David Perry, an individual

    Action No.  CV780185
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - John F. Herlihy
    1999: Management and operation of an 11 unit apartment complex located in San Jose.  Complex had numerous health and safety violations that were corrected.


  • Wells Fargo Bank, a National Banking Assoc. vs. David A. Warshaw and Katherine A. Warshaw, et al.

    Action No.  808990-6
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge John Rabe
    1999: Manage one partially completed office building (15,375 square feed) located in Berkeley, California.  Complete tenant improvement work and assist major tenant (State of California) in move-in and completion of lease requirements.


  • Citibank, Federal Savings Bank, a Federal Savings Bank vs. Shen Motor Company, et al

    Action No. 409557
    Superior Court, San Mateo County - Judge James H. Ellis
    1999: Manage and operate four car dealerships located in Burlingame and Redwood City, California as follows:
    Shen Motor Company - Infiniti - Redwood City
    Shen Lincoln-Mercury-Mitsubishi - Burlingame
    President Chevrolet-Geo, Inc. - Burlingame
    Extensive accounting and administrative issues.  Sale of two dealerships through negotiations with potential purchasers resulting in $500,000 to Estate.  Auction of remaining assets.  Coordination and closing of pension.


  • Citicorp Real Estate, Inc. vs. Chrysler MacNally Corporation, et al

    Action No. 304815
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge David A. Garcia
    1999: Receiver for master lease of 223,000 sq. ft. historic office building with an additional 42,000 sq. ft. of retail space.  The retail space includes a food court with a dozen restaurant tenants.


  • Citicorp Real Estate, Inc., a Delaware corporation vs. Rincon Center Associates, et al

    Action No. 304816
    Superior Court, County of San Francisco - Judge David A. Garcia
    1999: Receiver for 320 luxury high-rise apartment units subject to below market rents program through the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.  A 190,000 sq. ft. office building with an additional 20,500 sq. ft. of retail space with completion of tenant improvement work and lease negotiations.


  • State Street Bank and Trust vs. Raymond T. Walters and Barbara J. Walters

    Action No. 808131-9
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Henry E. Needham, Jr.
    1999: Management and operation of a 5 unit apartment complex located in Oakland.  The property had no insurance coverage and numerous health and safety violations were corrected.


  • Sanwa Bank California vs. Canary Technology Services, Inc., et al

    Action No. H209987-3
    Superior Court, County of Alameda - Judge Bonnie Lewman Sabraw
    1999: Analyze and make a determination to liquidate a high technology equipment manufacturer located in Fremont, CA.  Collection of accounts receivable and eventual equipment liquidation value of  $133,000.


  • In re: Frost & Berman Capital, Inc.

    Action No. 997684
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Ronald Evans Quidachay
    1999: Court appointed representative in corporate dissolution & winding up.  The firm was a merger, acquisition and financial Advisory firm exclusively focused on digital content in the entertainment, educator and business software sectors.  Appointed to review and make recommendations on employee retention and compensation, lease valuation, sale of FF & E, compensation for collections of accounts receivable, disposition of pension plan, transfer or disposition of existing clients and contracts, ownership of company names, and timing and distribution of any other assets of the company.


  • Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Vera Cruz Group, Village Green Group, et al.

    Action No. 168418
    Superior Court, Stanislaus County - Judge Hugh Rose III
    1998: Management of on-site staff of five people for an apartment complex consisting of 115 units located in Modesto, California.  


  • California Federal Bank vs. Iliabee Headrick

    Action No. C 98-01385
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge Barbara Zuniga
    1998: Oversight and management of a residential complex consisting of 6 units located in Antioch, California.  Extensive life-safety requirements to supervise.


  • People of the State of California vs. Phillip W. Brockman

    Action No. 797820-5
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Philip V. Sarkisian
    1998: Analyze and negotiate liquidation of 507,000 shares of  preferred stock in an interactive video and service company with a goal of becoming the Internet leader in real estate, sports and resort marketing.  Interest and liquidation of residence valued at $650,000, and personal property valued at $21,000 located in Fremont.  Funds were distributed by order of the Court to the 96 victims of the defendant's fraudulent transactions.  Largest restitution recovery in Alameda County in 1999.


  • Berneking vs. Zweig

    Action No. 993219
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Raymond Williamson, Jr.
    1998: Receiver appointed to manage a mixed-use property consisting of five residential units and one commercial unit in San Francisco, California.  Work on parking/zoning issue with the City of San Francisco.


  • First Republic Bank vs. Ira Lawson

    Action No. L011000
    Superior Court, Solano County - Judge Richard M. Harris
    1998: Oversight and management of an apartment complex consisting of 12 units located in Vallejo, California.


  • Sumitomo Bank of California vs. Gregory F. Buonocore

    Action No. 997393
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Ronald E. Quidachay
    1998: Limited Purpose Receiver appointed to collect accounts receivable, review and approve operating budget for winery production and sale, tracking receivables, payables and inventory.


  • Heller First Capital Corp. vs. Michael J. Mayfield

    Action No. 97AS05201
    Superior Court, Sacramento County - Judge John R. Lewis
    1998: Receiver appointed to manage and operate a franchise delicatessen business located in Sacramento.  After review of books and records, the operation was closed due to negative monthly cash flow and extensive accrued payables.


  • Heller First Capital Corp. vs. Stephen P. Fontenot

    Action No. 98AS05759
    Superior Court, Sacramento County - Judge John R. Lewis
    1998: Management and operation of pizza and pasta restaurant franchise located in Sacramento.  Supervision of manager, assistant manager, and staff of 25 employees.  Extensive negotiations with vendors.


  • Larry D. Unitan, Virtual Task Group, Inc. vs. Sue Gibson

    Action No. 792613-4
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Henry E. Needham, Jr.
    1998: Operation of computer consulting business; reconstructing of contract files and oversight of employee/consulting staff to complete existing contracts with Fortune 500 companies such as Lucent Technologies, Ernst & Young, and IBM. Completion of corporate dissolution pursuant to a court approved settlement.


  • Wilshire Credit Corporation vs. Robert E. Oslar, Kay C. Oslar, et al.

    Action No. SCV 215630
    Superior Court, Sonoma County - Judge Lawrence K. Sawyer
    1997: Receiver appointed to manage a commercial property consisting of a 24-lane bowling center comprising approximately 27,000 square feet located in Windsor, California.  Renegotiation of lease.


  • Great Northern Insured Annuity Corp. vs. Firouzbakht, et al.

    Action No.V97000098
    Superior Court, Yolo County - Judge Thomas E. Warriner
    1997: Oversight and management of retail property consisting of approximately 26,110 square feet located in Woodland, California.


  • The Goldworthy Corporation, et al. vs. United Cities International, Inc./Luxalon Incorporation

    Action No. 400459
    Superior Court, San Mateo County - Judge Rosemary Pfeiffer
    1997: Receiver appointed to manage a mixed-use building (retail space comprising approximately 3,200 square feet, office space comprising approximately 7,500 square feet, and 12 residential units) located in Daly City, California.


  • Bank of the Orient vs. Gillian J. Hall, Stefanie A. Jackson, Ajay L. Jackson, et al.

    Action No. 787926?5
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Sandra L. Margulies
    1997: Oversight and management of a mixed-use building (retail space comprising approximately 2,130 square feet, and 2 residential units) located in Berkeley, California.


  • Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Farber, Evans, et al.

    Action No. 171886
    Superior Court, Marin County - Judge Lynn Duryee
    1997: Oversight and management of a 39-unit apartment complex located in San Rafael, California.  Extensive code violation compliance work required.


  • Bank of the Orient vs.Prospero Asen - Loo, Bette Asen-Loo, et al.

    Action No. 990614
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Raymond D. Williamson, Jr.
    1997: Oversight and management of a retail building consisting of approximately 6,200 square feet located in San Francisco, California.


  • Daiwa Finance Corp. vs. Robert A. Imhoff, et al.

    Action No. 989327
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Raymond D. Williamson, Jr.
    1997: Receiver appointed to manage a mixed-use building (retail space comprising approximately 9,000 square feet, and 63 residential units) located in San Francisco, California.


  • Daiwa Finance Corp. vs. Robert A. Imhoff, et al.

    Action No. 989325
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Raymond D. Williamson, Jr.
    1997: Oversight and management of a mixed-use building (retail space comprising approximately 4,000 square feet, and 32 residential units) located in San Francisco, California.


  • Gilbert E. Brigham and Eunice Silva Taylor  vs. James A. Bobb, et al.

    Action No. 964276 and 975107
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Raymond D. Williamson, Jr.
    1997: A payment plan was established between the plaintiffs and defendants, and the Receiver monitored  the compliance for a residential property located in San Francisco, California.


  • Bank of the Orient vs.Cane & Reed Imports, Inc., et al.

    Action No. 990578
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Raymond D. Williamson, Jr.
    1997: Liquidation of retail wicker furniture store and wholesale outlet located in South San Francisco, California.  Successful collection of accounts receivable and coordination and completion of tax returns.


  • Heller First Capital Corporation vs. Boss Auto Parts

    Action No. H197903-3
    Superior Court, Alameda County, Hayward Division - Judge John F. Kraetzer
    1997: Liquidation of retail auto parts store located in Fremont, California.


  • Lois Henderson vs. Thomas Henderson

    Action No. 094-00322
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge Johanna Berkow
    1997: A divorce action involving numerous businesses, primarily seafood and wood product enterprises.  Review and analysis of court reports to determine viability of businesses.  Acted as mediator in an extensive settlement conference which resulted in a settlement between the parties.


  • General Electric Capital Corporation vs. Oakland Brokaw Partners

    Action No. CV756211
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Jeremy Fogel
    1996: Oversight and management of an 83,600-square-foot research-and-development building located in San Jose, California; negotiation of lease for 15,220 square feet; oversight of tenant improvement buildout of $228,000.


  • Berkeley Federal Bank & Trust FSB vs. Roger Huddlestone, Laura Huddlestone, et al.

    Action No. 765167-6
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Sandra Margulies
    1996: Management of on-site staff of three people for an apartment complex consisting of 67 units located in Oakland, California.


  • 1801 Partnership, L.P., et al. vs. Bank of America, WHBA Real Estate Limited Partnership, et al.

    Action No. C94-04529
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Commissioner Judith A. Sanders
    1996: Receiver appointed to manage a commercial building consisting of approximately 33,000 square feet located in Walnut Creek, California.


  • Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, et al. vs. Mathew F.C. Miau, et al.

    Action No. CV758287
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Mead Ambler
    1996: Oversight and management of a research-and-development building consisting of approximately 20,946 square feet located in Santa Clara, California.


  • Donald Bruzzone, Mary A. Bruzzone, et al. vs. Russell Bruzzone, Milton Bruzzone, et al.

    Action No. 723019-0
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge William A. McKinstrey
    1996: Sale of three parcels of unimproved land totaling 8.3 acres for $2,600,000 and located in Alameda, California.


  • New Horizons Savings and Loan Association vs. Ben Minh Ly, Minh Thi Ly, et al.

    Action No. 213959
    Superior Court, Sonoma County
    1996: Receiver appointed to manage a six-unit residential property located in Santa Rosa, California.


  • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Frederick T. Thayer, Chris Mickelson, et al.
    Action No. H 1924538
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge John F. Kraetzer
    1996: Oversight and management of a residential property comprised of three separate complexes totaling 66 units located in Hayward, California.

  • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Packwood, Szakacs and Hollinger, Raymond G. Packwood, et al.

    Action No. 96AS05931
    Superior Court, Sacramento County - Judge John R. Lewis
    1996: Oversight and management of a retail/commercial property consisting of approximately 18,000 square feet located in Sacramento, California.


  • Union Bank of California, N.A. vs. California Carpet Outlet, Inc., et al.

    Action No. 981578
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge David Garcia
    1996: Operation and sale of retail carpet company; consolidation of inventory and auction of all inventory.  The case required extensive review of books, records, and inventory reconciliation.  Also involved reconstruction and collection of accounts receivable via installation of purchased inventory.  Oversight of staff to complete outstanding installation jobs.


  • P. Judith Lindsey vs. Dionne Uribe, et al.

    Action No. 974921
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge William Cahill
    1996: Dissolution of travel agency partnership known as Easy Travel located in San Francisco, California.  Involved detailed review of partners' documents in determining final accounting of assets and liabilities, any money the partnership is obligated to transfer to either party, and any other dispute which could be resolved by a monetary determination or transfer of property.  Court accepted recommendations of Receiver.


  • William Broach, Trustee for Shayani vs. Elaine Hull

    Action No. 92-45977 JR
    Appointment: Receiver
    Northern District of California - Judge Edward Jellen
    1996: Dissolution of Hull B. Hull partnership. Disbursement of funds after extensive research to complete partnership tax returns (10 years of returns) from inception of the partnership, involving tax deferred exchange.


  • Robert E. Stithem and Margaret M. Stithem vs. Frederick Lewis, III, Adam Wong, et al.

    Action No. C94-05561
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge Judith A. Sanders
    1995: Receiver appointed to manage two 8-unit apartment buildings located in Concord, California.


  • Seymour Jaron vs. Hendo, Inc., Monica Mandell, et al.

    Action No. 966 600
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Stuart R. Pollak
    1995: Partnership dispute involving a snowboard wear manufacturing company which required review of books, records, and inventory of goods and materials.  Also involved reconstruction of accounts receivable and accumulation of assets.


  • TC Mortgage Trust 1994-N2 and State Street Bank vs. California United Development Corporation

    Action No. 391522
    Superior Court, San Mateo County - Judge Walter H. Harrington, Jr.
    1995: Oversight and management of an 11,000 square foot commercial building located in Foster City, California.


  • The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) vs. Michael W. Whipple, et al.

    Action No. 163201
    Superior Court, Marin County - Judge Richard H. Breiner
    1995: Receiver appointed to manage a 22,000 square foot commercial building located in San Rafael, California.


  • RTC Mortgage Trust 1994-N2 and State Street Bank vs. Alan Sommers Ovson, et al.

    Action No. 969823
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Stuart R. Pollak
    1995: Oversight and management of a 37,100 square foot commercial building located in San Francisco, California.


  • Coast Federal Bank vs. Dorotea Diaz, Paula Diaz, Jack D. Heath, et al.

    Action No. L4927
    Superior Court, Solano County - Judge Richard M. Harris
    1995: Receiver appointed to manage a 16-unit apartment complex located in Vallejo, California.


  • Yasuda Bank and Trust Company (U.S.A.) vs. Arisim/La Caze Vallejo Plaza Associates

    Action No. L 005058
    Superior Court, Solano County - Judge Dwight C. Ely
    1995: Oversight and management of a 330,000 square foot shopping center, known as Vallejo Plaza, located in Vallejo, California; negotiation of lease for 50,000 square foot grocery store; oversight of tenant improvement buildout of $850,000; and supervision of on-site property manager.


  • First Interstate Mortgage Company vs. Edward W. Mattos, Maryann R. Mattos, et al.

    Action No. CV752088
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Richard O. Turrone
    1995: Receiver appointed to manage a 5,889 square foot commercial building comprised of four units, located in Gilroy, California.


  • The Bank of California, N.A. vs. Addison Street Associates

    Action No. 756592-6
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Sandra Margulies
    1995: Oversight and management of a 25,024 square foot commercial building located in Berkeley, California. Lease negotiation and extensions of existing lease, oversight of total roof replacement, ADA construction work, and tenant improvements.


  • First National Bank of Chicago as Trustee and agent AMRESCO/CPC Joint Venture vs. Richard O. Choy, et al.

    Action No. 972299
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge William Cahill
    1995: Oversight of  building including retail (restaurant and grocery store) and residential (two units) located in San Francisco, California.


  • Wells Fargo Bank, Petitioner, In the Matter of the Peter Venturino Trust Under Will

    Action No. 265064
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Pro Tempore Carol Yaggy
    1995: Oversight and management of a retail property in San Francisco, California with total roof  replacement,  pursuant to Court order for the trust.


  • The Goldworthy Corporation, et al. vs. United Cities International, Inc.

    Action No. 394186
    Superior Court, San Mateo County - Judge Mark R. Forcum
    1995: Oversight and management of a mixed-use building (retail space comprising approximately 3,200 square feet, office space comprising approximately 7,500 square feet, and 12 residential units) located in Daly City, California; extensive work performed in response to local Fire Department requirements; oversight of tenant improvement build out.


  • First Interstate Bank of California vs. Amber Grove Investors, Alta Sunrise Partnership, et al.

    Action No. 95AS06179
    Superior Court, Sacramento County - Judge John R. Lewis
    1995: Occupancy rate increased from 67% to 92% under receivership for a 109-unit apartment complex (approximately 77,800 square feet) located in Sacramento, California.  Management of on-site staff of four people; required extra attention due to extensive deferred maintenance.


  • Investments in Real Estate Growth Fund vs. Granada Associates, et al.

    Action No. 538963
    Superior Court, County of Sacramento - Judge Fred K. Morrison
    1994: Oversight and management of an 88-unit apartment complex located in Sacramento, California.


  • Coast Federal Bank vs. Richard Hague, Linda Hague

    Action No. 731684-1
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1994: Receiver appointed to manage 24-unit apartment building located in Oakland, California.


  • Coast Federal Bank vs. F&M Limited No. 1 et al.

    Action No. 538652
    Superior Court, Sacramento County - Judge Joel S. Gray
    1994: Oversight of vacant commercial property (15,100 square feet) located in Sacramento, California.


  • Yun So Chang, et al. vs. Golden Bull Partners, et al.

    Action No. 731481-8
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1994: Oversight and management of a four-story commercial building (approximately 40,000 square feet) located in Oakland, California; four ground level tenants only.


  • Topa Thrift and Loan Association vs. Melzetta M. Gary

    Action No. 711039-9
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1994: Receiver appointed to manage four-unit apartment buildings located in Berkeley, California.


  • The Bank of California vs. Ida Garfinkle, et al.

    Action No. C 94-02079
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge Ellen S. James
    1994: Extensive tenant improvement work and ADA compliance on a three-story office building (23,600 square feet) located in Danville, California.


  • James C. Gardner, et al. vs. Kenneth's Enterprises, Inc.

    Action No. H-176522-3
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Hayward Division- Judge Ronald M. Sabraw
    1994: Oversight and management of a 43-unit apartment complex located in Hayward, California.


  • The Prudential Insurance Company of America vs. 580 California Venture

    Action No. 961171
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Stuart R. Pollak
    1994: Oversight of 23-story Class "A" high-rise building (340,000 square feet) located in
    San Francisco's financial district.


  • Bank of San Pedro vs. Frank Schuette, Debora Schuette, et al.

    Action No. 055960
    Superior Court, Yuba County - Judge Robert C. Lenhard
    1994: Receiver appointed to manage a 35-unit apartment complex comprised of three buildings, one completely vacant and boarded up, the other two with a total of five tenants.  Interaction with County due to pending public nuisance action.


  • Invest-Drive of Florida, Inc. vs. Broadway-Burlingame

    Action No. 29812
    Superior Court, Lake County - Judge John J. Golden
    1994: Oversight of 20-unit apartment building located in Clearlake, California.


  • Coast Federal Bank vs. Gerald P. Gulseth, Mary Jane Gulseth, et al.

    Action No. 738690-5
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1994: Oversight and management of an 8-unit apartment complex located in San Leandro, California.


  • American General Life Insurance vs. India Basin Plaza, et al.

    Action No. 961974
    Superior Court, San Francisco County- Judge Stuart R. Pollak
    1994: Receiver appointed to manage a 47,700-square-foot industrial complex located in San Francisco, California.


  • Consolidated Intercapital Corporation, et al. vs. Care Partners, Inc., et al.

    Action No. 161-642
    Superior Court, Marin County - Judge Beverly Bloch Savitt
    1994: Continuation of company operations involving health care billing and eventual sale of business.


  • The Prudential Insurance Company of America vs. Orchard Investment Company, et al.

    Action No. CV746058
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Richard C. Turrone
    1994: Oversight of San Jose office and research and development properties totaling 1,646,669 square feet and comprising 16 buildings.


  • GE Capital Asset Management Corporation vs. California Apartment Properties, Ltd., et al.

    Action No. 531391
    Superior Court, Sacramento County - judge Ronald B. Robie
    1993: Management of on-site staff of eight people; accounting responsibilities for 280-unit apartment complex located in Sacramento, California.


  • Growers Produce vs. Hoon Chul Chun, United Produce, et al.

    Action No. C92-04146
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge David A. Dolgin
    1993: Sale of real and personal property located in Richmond, California, pursuant to judgment of foreclosure.


  • Jeff Delima and Kenneth Delima vs. Alfredo Botelho

    Action No. 430374-7
    Municipal Court, Alameda County - Judge John A. Burke
    1993: Collection of judgment from custom hardware and cabinet business.


  • Topa Thrift & Loan Association vs. Melzetta M. Gary, et al.

    Action No. 711099-9
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1993: Receiver appointed to manage two four-unit apartment buildings located in Berkeley, California.


  • GE Capital Asset Management Corp. vs. Marconi Terrace Associates, et al.

    Action No. 533588
    Superior Court, Sacramento County - Judge Ronald B. Robie
    1993: Oversight and management of a 94-unit apartment complex located in Sacramento, California.


  • Fidelity Federal Bank vs. Leopold Reiter, et al.

    Action No. 726140
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Thomas P. Hansen
    1993: Receiver appointed to manage 18-unit apartment building and one 24-unit apartment building located in San Jose, California.  Involved uninhabitable action brought by the Legal Aid Society.


  • Dependable Acceptance Co. vs. Glacier Bottled Water Company, et al.

    Action No. H 161928-7
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Ronald M. Sabraw
    1993: Management, operation and liquidation of a bottled water plant located in Hayward, California.


  • Wells Fargo Bank vs. March Lane Developers, Ltd.

    Action No. 257163
    Superior Court, San Joaquin County - Judge Terrance R. Vanoss
    1993: Oversight and management of two office buildings (totaling 20,000 square feet) located in Stockton, California.


  • Eva Roza dba Roza & Company vs. Richard A. McArdle, et al.

    Action No. 718614-1
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Demetrios P. Agretelis
    1993: Receiver appointed to manage 17-unit apartment building located in San Lorenzo, California; one six-unit apartment building located in San Mateo, California.


  • Shenyang Ying Yun Business Group vs. Park International, Inc., et al.

    Action No. C-92-03703
    United States District Court, San Francisco - Judge Marilyn Hall Patel
    1993: Enforcement of a judgment with industrial property located in Hayward, California; commercial property located in San Jose, California; and residential property located in Foster City, California.


  • Topa Thrift & Loan Association vs. Tsunoda Investment Company, et al.

    Action No. 734531
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge William F. Martin
    1993: Oversight and management of an 88-unit apartment complex and one 70-unit apartment complex located in Mountain View, California.


  • Amended to Receiver for Limited Purposes
    1993: Initiation and review of bids and management and oversight of extensive interior and exterior code violation work at 88-unit apartment complex.
  • Crown Life Insurance Company vs. Seaboard Partners, et al.

    Action No. CV 735126
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Jeremy D. Fogel
    1993: Receiver appointed to manage industrial building (54,000 square feet) located in San Jose, California.


  • State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee vs. CEI Management Services

    Action No. 385114
    Superior Court, San Mateo County - Judge Walter H. Harrington, Jr.
    1993: Oversight and management of a 94-unit apartment complex and one 126-unit apartment complex located in Pacifica, California.


  • Topa Thrift & Loan Association vs. Rita Schoenborn

    Action No. 725660-0
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1993: Receiver appointed to manage 15-unit apartment building located in Oakland, California.


  • First Republic Thrift & Loan vs. Elouise Duncan, Homayoun Naimi, et al.

    Action No. 727157-9
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1993: Oversight and management of a rent-controlled 62-unit boarding house, plus four ground-level retail spaces, located in Berkeley, California.  Interaction with Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board following difficult prior history.


  • MIF Realty, L.P. vs. Leon S. Mason and Noreen A. Mason, et al.

    Action No. 93-05525
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge Ellen S. James
    1993: Receiver appointed to manage office building (6,000 square feet) located in Lafayette, California.


  • Dennis M. Carlin vs. Pine Street Properties, Joseph Gereghty, et al.

    Action No. 63596
    Superior Court, Napa County - Judge Wes Walker
    1992: Oversight and management of a 17-unit apartment building located in Calistoga, California.


  • FDIC vs. Brill & Harrington Investments, et al.

    Action No. C-91-2452
    United States District Court, District of Columbia - Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson
    1992: Oversight, management and leasing of industrial building (72,000 square feet) located in Fremont, California.


  • Pacific Western Bank vs. Palm Court Partners, et al.

    Action No. 72220025
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge L.F. Martin
    1992: Receiver appointed to manage office building (20,000 square feet) located in Palo Alto, California.


  • Topa Thrift vs. MacAdam, et al.

    Action No. 941707
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Stuart R. Pollak
    1992: Oversight and management of a seven-unit apartment building located in San Francisco, California.


  • The Bank of California vs. Piu Yeung

    Action No. 941749
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Edward Stern
    1992: Receiver appointed to manage two retail buildings (totaling 15,000 square feet) with primarily restaurant tenants located in San Francisco, California.


  • Foothill Thrift and Loan vs. Zev Ben-Simon, et al.

    Action No. 941666
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Stuart R. Pollak
    1992: Oversight and management of an office building (27,000 square feet) and parking lot parcel located in San Francisco, California.


  • Balcor Pension Investors - V vs. International Teleport Plaza Associates

    Action No. 703161-2
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1992: Oversight, management and leasing of office building (120,000 square feet) located in Alameda, California.


  • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Richard R. Williams, et al.

    Action No. 723390
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Peter G. Stone
    1992: Completed work to cure severe code violations.  Oversight and management of a 37-unit apartment building located in Santa Clara, California.


  • California National Bank vs. Donald Goff

    Action No. V-004347-6
    Superior Court, Alameda County, Eastern Division - Judge Mark L. Eaton
    1992: Management and operation of gas station in Livermore, California offering both diesel and regular gasoline; underground storage tank compliance; extensive accounting and tax reporting responsibilities.


  • California Western States vs. Pacific Properties dba Woodbridge Corporate Center

    Action No. 64-40-41
    Superior Court, Orange County - Judge Eileen C. Moore
    1991: Oversight and management of an office building (42,400 square feet) located in Santa Ana, California.


  • Security Pacific National Bank vs. HomeFed Bank, Federal Savings Bank

    Action No. 708874
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Ronald M. Whyte
    1991: Management of on-site staff of five people; accounting responsibilities; extensive tenant improvements and leasing activity at the PruneYard Towers office complex comprising two landmark Class "A" high-rise buildings (totaling 228,000 square feet) located in Campbell, California. 


  • Odisseus Berouklis vs. 1743 Golden Gate Partners, Ltd., et al.

    Action No. 67662-9
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1991: Receiver appointed to manage 45-unit apartment building located in Oakland, California.


  • Sumitomo Bank of California vs. Cannery Park I & II

    Action No. 709864
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Ronald M. Whyte
    1991: Management of on-site staff, extensive tenant improvements and leasing activity for industrial building (198,780 square feet) located in San Jose, California.


  • FDIC vs. 3353 Bradshaw Road, et al.

    Action No. C-88-1173
    United States District Court, Sacramento - Judge Milton L. Schwartz
    1991: Oversight and management of an office building (54,000 square feet) located in Sacramento, California.


  • Ford Motor Credit Company vs. Chong Kong Garment Corporation/ Security Pacific National Bank vs. Elegant Knits of California, Inc./ Century Bank vs. Yee Knitwear, Leetex Garment Manufacturing Corporation

    Action Nos. 934548/934621/934443
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Stuart R. Pollak
    1991: Fraudulent activity case with over 30 business entities located in San Francisco and Oakland, California, involving lessors/lenders with leases/loans in excess of $50 million for knitting/sewing equipment and accounts receivable.


  • TRW Title Insurance, Inc. vs. Richard A. Espicha, Mariner Associates and Mariner Holding

    Action No. C-91-3626
    United States District Court, San Francisco - Judge Charles A. Legge
    1991: Fraudulent activity case with three apartment buildings, one industrial building, six condominium units, and seven single-family homes located in Houston, Texas; 19 single-family homes and one duplex in the Bay Area; and several notes receivable.


  • Home Savings of America FSB vs. Richard J. Wanless, et al.

    Action No. 936632
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Stuart B. Pollak
    1991: Oversight and management of a three-unit apartment building located in San Francisco, California.


  • State Street Bank and Trust Company vs. Yolo Gas Recovery Corporation

    Action No. 69487
    Superior Court, Yolo County - Judge Stephen Mock
    1991: Operation and sale of a landfill gas system located near Davis, California.  The gas from the landfill fueled an energy conversion system and the generated power was delivered to Pacific, Gas & Electric. Removal of toxic chemicals and contaminated soil.


  • Resolution Trust Corporation vs. Raymond J. Castor, et al.

    Action No. 691-027-7
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge James R. Lambden
    1991: Receiver appointed to manage office building (50,000 square feet) located in Oakland, California.  Complete renovation in progress by City of Oakland.


  • California Federal Bank vs. Ritchie-Alameda Associates

    Action No. 664360-7
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Dawn B. Girard
    1990: Oversight and management of an office building (43,520 square feet) located in Alameda, California.


  • Security Pacific National Bank vs. Cobbledick-Kibbe, Inc.

    Action No. 664824-0
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Dawn B. Girard
    1990: Coordinated toxic remediation program for industrial facility (120,000 square feet) located in Oakland, California.


  • Price, Kass vs. Hardin, Oceanic Leasing, Aerocapital, The Tax Company, et al.

    Action No. 921799
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge John A. Ertola
    1990: Fraudulent activity cases involving investor contributions of over $5 million for purchase of telephones, airplanes, and vehicles in a sale/leaseback arrangement.  Additional tax preparation business located in San Francisco, California.  Numerous assets involving real and personal property. 


  • People of the State of California vs. Renee Elyse Rosier

    Action No. 99283
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Michael E. Ballachey
    1990: Liquidation of personal property pursuant to a restitution order.  Property located in Point Richmond, California.


  • Sudhir Sahni vs. National Travel Service

    Action No. C-90-01300
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge Ellen S. James
    1990: Management and operation of four travel agencies located in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Rafael, and Palo Alto, California.


  • Security Pacific National Bank vs. Ran-Rob Tool & Die

    Action No. 672083-8
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Dawn B. Girard
    1990: Coordinated toxic remediation program for a manufacturing and distribution facility (84,200 square feet) located in Oakland, California. Coordinated toxic remediation program.


  • Parmar vs. Parmar

    Action No. 649703-5
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Michael E. Ballachey
    1989: Sale of retail outlet plus an additional retail outlet with real estate and restaurant sublease located in Berkeley, California, and a manufacturing outlet with wholesale distribution located in San Leandro, California.  All assets sold pursuant to partnership dissolution.


  • John Walsh vs. Ganulin dba Presidio Place Partnership

    Action No. 900947
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Ira A. Brown, Jr.
    1989: Construction work on four luxury condominiums located in San Francisco, California.


  • People of the State of California vs. Carl Douglas Washington

    Action No. 93588
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Stanley P. Golde
    1989: Supervision of KONG Television, Inc. assets, which includes television construction permit located in Everett, Washington. Worked with the FCC on compliance and sale of permit.


  • Dubay vs. Simmons

    Action No. 880-813 (appointed as Referee)
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Ralph J. Flageollet
    1988: Sold single-family residence located in San Francisco, California pursuant to a partition action.


  • Concord Toyota Sales vs. Khalsa European Motors

    Action No. C88-00936
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge Michael J. Phelan
    1988: Possession and sale of four custom automobiles located in Concord, California.


  • Northwestern National Life Insurance Co. vs. 144 Second Street Associates

    Action No. 894214
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Maxine M. Chesney
    1988: Oversight and management of an office building (24,000 square feet) located in San Francisco, California.


  • FSLIC in its Capacity as Receiver for Vernon Savings and Loan vs. Douglas L. Chamberlain

    Action No. CIV 88-1058
    United States District Court, Sacramento - Judge Edward J. Garcia
    1988: Receiver appointed to manage office building (54,000 square feet) located in Sacramento, California.


  • Beverly Hills Savings vs. Alcosta Mall Phase III

    Action No. 621666-5
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Henry Ramsey, Jr.
    1987: Oversight and management of an office building (11,000 square feet) located near the airport in Oakland, California.


  • Richardson vs. Voinovich, Inc.

    Action No. 300-794
    Superior Court, Contra Costa County - Judge Richard S. Flier
    1987: Collection of accounts receivable, billing of accounts payable, and supervision of payroll for an architectural firm located in Walnut Creek, California, during the partnership dissolution.


  • Paracelsus vs. Doctors Hospital of Oakland

    Action No. 632827-8 (appointed as Special Master)
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Ken Kawaichi
    1987: Collection of accounts receivable for a hospital located in Oakland, California.


  • Gibraltar Savings vs. Certified Builders

    Action No. H-115037-9
    Superior Court, Alameda County - Judge Michael E. Ballachey
    1986: Oversight and management of a 48-unit condominium project located in San Leandro, California.


  • Gibraltar Savings vs. Markwest Corp.

    Action No. 34873
    Superior Court, Nevada County - Judge Harold Wolters
    1986: Receiver appointed to manage 11-unit medical building and one six-unit medical building located in Grass Valley, California.


  • Bank of Contra Costa vs. NLS Investments

    Action No. 863-908
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Lucy Kelly McCabe
    1986: Oversight and management of a retail building (54,000 square feet) with adjacent vacant land (44,500 square feet) located in San Francisco, California.


  • Johnson and Kenley vs. Security Pacific National Bank

    Action No. 310-828
    Superior Court, San Mateo County - Judge Harlan K. Veal
    1986: Receiver appointed to manage six-unit condominium project located in San Francisco, California.


  • Dolores Magpantay vs. Adelaida C. Alejo

    Action No. 854-286
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Ollie Marie-Victoire
    1986: Sale of  single-family residence located in San Francisco, California  pursuant to a partition action.


  • Ted Kukula vs. Joseph Martocchio

    Action No. 816-551
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Roy Wonder
    1985: Oversight and management of a 27-unit apartment building and one six-unit apartment building located in San Francisco, California.


  • Equitable Mortgage vs. John Papalardo

    Action No. 848-479
    Superior Court, San Francisco County - Judge Maxine Chesney
    1985: Receiver appointed to manage one 12-unit apartment building located in San Francisco, California.


  • John Pellerin vs. Patrick Keogh

    Action No. 509-966
    Superior Court, Santa Clara County - Judge Peter G. Stone
    1984: Sale of liquor license located in Pacifica, California.