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Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, University of San Diego School of Law, Order of the Coif

  • B.A., Emory University

Bar Admissions

  • California

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California

  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Memberships

  • Federal Bar Association, San Diego Chapter, Past President (2010)

  • National Association of Federal Equity Receivers

  • California Receivers Forum

  • San Diego Bankruptcy Forum

  • San Diego County Bar Association

Ted G. Fates

Partner

When it comes to complex matters of receivership, creditors' rights, and bankruptcy, Ted's clients—creditors, receivers, and trustees—rely on his depth of experience, ability to efficiently solve difficult problems, and responsiveness to their needs.

Creditors’ Rights

In a wide variety of cases, Ted is a trusted strategic advisor. He frequently represents real property owners and landlords in tenant and guarantor bankruptcies involving leases and other real property disputes, including assumptions and assignments of commercial real property leases to the buyers of debtors’ assets. His work extends to loan defaults and restructures and other commercial litigation related to bankruptcies and receiverships, such as fraudulent transfers, mortgage foreclosures, and outstanding business loans. Ted possesses a deep understanding of the markets, the courts, and the range of obstacles that arise in bankruptcy and receivership matters.

Federal Equity Receiverships

Ted has extensive experience in handling all aspects of equity receiverships initiated by federal regulatory agencies and pursuing litigation against professionals, financial institutions, and recipients of profits from fraudulent schemes. His clients include equity receivers appointed for various securities trading and investment firms, real estate and healthcare industry lenders, internet-based investment programs, and Ponzi schemes. Collectively, these entities raised more than $2.5 billion from their participants. His clients also include state court receivers appointed to manage or sell real estate and other business assets.

In equity receiverships, Ted’s work often involves selling unique and complex assets—from movie rights, intellectual property, and luxury real estate, yachts, and cars to non-traditional manufacturing facilities and business operations. Along with the Allen Matkins transactional team, he handles negotiations, documents deals, and obtains court approval of such transactions and advises on related contracts and insurance coverage.

Where equity receiverships involve victims of fraud, Ted has handled cases involving tens of thousands of claims, establishing an orderly, efficient process for validating claims and resolving claim disputes, as well as obtaining court approval of distribution plans tailored to the unique equities of the case.

Accolades

  • The Best Lawyers in America; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers' San Diego Rising Stars
  • Named among The Daily Transcript’s Top Young Attorneys in San Diego

clerkships

  • Honorable John E. Ryan (Ret.), U.S. Bankruptcy Court
  • Central District of California and Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

Creditors’ Rights

In a wide variety of cases, Ted is a trusted strategic advisor. He frequently represents real property owners and landlords in tenant and guarantor bankruptcies involving leases and other real property disputes, including assumptions and assignments of commercial real property leases to the buyers of debtors’ assets. His work extends to loan defaults and restructures and other commercial litigation related to bankruptcies and receiverships, such as fraudulent transfers, mortgage foreclosures, and outstanding business loans. Ted possesses a deep understanding of the markets, the courts, and the range of obstacles that arise in bankruptcy and receivership matters.

Federal Equity Receiverships

Ted has extensive experience in handling all aspects of equity receiverships initiated by federal regulatory agencies and pursuing litigation against professionals, financial institutions, and recipients of profits from fraudulent schemes. His clients include equity receivers appointed for various securities trading and investment firms, real estate and healthcare industry lenders, internet-based investment programs, and Ponzi schemes. Collectively, these entities raised more than $2.5 billion from their participants. His clients also include state court receivers appointed to manage or sell real estate and other business assets.

In equity receiverships, Ted’s work often involves selling unique and complex assets—from movie rights, intellectual property, and luxury real estate, yachts, and cars to non-traditional manufacturing facilities and business operations. Along with the Allen Matkins transactional team, he handles negotiations, documents deals, and obtains court approval of such transactions and advises on related contracts and insurance coverage.

Where equity receiverships involve victims of fraud, Ted has handled cases involving tens of thousands of claims, establishing an orderly, efficient process for validating claims and resolving claim disputes, as well as obtaining court approval of distribution plans tailored to the unique equities of the case.

Accolades

  • The Best Lawyers in America; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers' San Diego Rising Stars
  • Named among The Daily Transcript’s Top Young Attorneys in San Diego

clerkships

  • Honorable John E. Ryan (Ret.), U.S. Bankruptcy Court
  • Central District of California and Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
  • SEC v. Medical Capital Holdings, Inc., et al. Representation of equity receiver in SEC action arising out of accounts receivable factoring business that raised approximately $1.7 billion from investors.
  • In re NexPrise, Inc. Representation of lender in connection with section 363 sale of bankruptcy debtor’s assets and dispute over amount and priority of lender’s claim.
  • CFPB, et al. v. Pension Funding, LLC et al. Representation of equity receiver in CFPB action involving loans made to pensioners with funds raised from investors.
  • In re AFM Fine Restaurants, Inc. Representation of shopping center in connection with debtor’s rejection of lease, failure to vacate premises, and abandonment of personal property, including pursuit of claims against assignor of lease to debtor.
  • SEC v. Lincoln Funds International, Inc., et al. Representation of equity receiver in SEC action arising out of biotech-oriented hedge fund that raised approximately $25 million from investors.
  • FTC v. Dayton Family Productions, et al. Representation of equity receiver in FTC action involving fraudulent mail order scheme and related contempt proceedings.
  • In re Blockbuster, Inc. Representation of landlord in connection with bankruptcy debtor’s assumption and assignment of commercial real property lease to buyer of debtor’s assets.
  • SEC v. 12 Daily Pro, et al. Representation of equity receiver in SEC action arising out of Internet-based investment scheme that raised approximately $550 million from investors located throughout the world.
  • U.S. Bank v. Ralph Burni, et al. Representation of rents and profits receiver in connection with management and sale of shopping center property.
  • SEC v. Learn Waterhouse, Inc., et al. Representation of equity receiver in SEC action arising out of investment scheme that raised approximately $90 million from investors.

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