Boca Raton law firm Rutherford Mulhall has hired a receiver, Hollywood-based Michael Moecker & Associates, to wind down its operations and pay off creditors.

According to several former lawyers at the firm, including Julia Luyster, the firm voluntarily contracted with the receiver and liquidating trustee, which has offices in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. The action was not ordered by any court and Rutherford Mulhall has not filed for bankruptcy.