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
Industries
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California Receivers Forum
Webinar
9.19.23
Management of Complex Insolvency Proceedings Involving Victims
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California 2022 District Conference
Dana Point, CA
4.12.22
Are you Bound or Not? Contracts and the Federal Receiver
Marina del Rey, California
10.23.21
Concluding Federal Equity Receiverships
San Diego, California
10.16.15
California Bankruptcy Forum’s 26th Annual Insolvency Conference
Santa Barbara, California
5.16.14
Issues Specific to Portfolio Lenders
San Diego, California
10.18.12
64 Allen Matkins Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America®
Press Release
8.15.24
Press Release
8.17.23
Press Release
8.19.22
Press Release
11.04.21
Press Release
11.05.20
Press Release
8.15.19
Ninth Circuit Decides Issue of First Impression Regarding Referral Fees Paid from a Ponzi Scheme
1.10.19
Press Release
11.01.18
Press Release
11.01.17
Fifty Allen Matkins Attorneys Named 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Press Release
7.08.16
56 Allen Matkins Attorneys Named Among 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Nine Allen Matkins attorneys received special honors in their respective regions.
Press Release
6.26.15
Unwitting Transfers to Ponzi Schemes
By Joshua A. del Castillo and Ted G. Fates in the Daily Journal
5.20.15
Two Recent Decisions Potentially Expand Fraudulent Transfer Exposure in Ponzi Schemes
5.18.15
Allen Matkins Elects Anthony Burney, Ted Fates, Heather Riley and Ryan Waggoner to Partnership
New Partners Based in Firm’s Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco Offices
Press Release
5.05.15
Tips for Dealing with Misguided Investors
by Ted G. Fates in The Receiver
Article
4.01.14
Lenders Beware: Debt Can Now Be Recharacterized as Equity in the Ninth Circuit
5.22.13
Recent Case Affects Claims & Distributions in Federal Equity Receiverships
3.16.12
7th, 9th Circuit Cases To Affect Federal Equity Receiverships
By Joshua A. del Castillo and Ted G. Fates in Daily Journal
2.06.12
7th, 9th Circuit Cases To Affect Federal Equity Receiverships
By Joshua A. del Castillo and Ted G. Fates in the Daily Journal
Article
2.06.12
Recent Seventh and Ninth Circuit Cases Affect Federal Equity Receiverships
2.01.12
Ted Fates Named Among Top Young Attorneys 2010
Ted G. Fates in The Daily Transcript
Press Mention
12.15.10
Protect Yourself During FDIC Receivership of Bank Tenant
By Ted G. Fates, co-author, in Commercial Lease Law Insider
Article
12.01.09
By Ted G. Fates, co-author, in the Real Estate Finance Journal
Article
6.01.09
FDIC Resolution and Receivership of Failed Banks: Pitfalls for Landlords
By Ted G. Fates
Article
1.27.09
Navigating the Waters of Developer Insolvencies
By Ted G. Fates in the California Real Estate Journal
Article
8.04.08
Gearing up for Real Estate Bankruptcies
By Ted G. Fates in Real Estate Committee Newsletter for the American Bankruptcy Institute
Article
5.01.07
Public Forum on Municipal Bankruptcy: An Assessment of Potential Impacts
By Ted G. Fates in Federal Bar Association Newsletter, San Diego Chapter
Article
9.01.05
Judge Hargrove Introduces CARE Program to San Diego
By Ted G. Fates in the Federal Bar Association Newsletter, San Diego Chapter
Article
4.01.05
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