A plaintiff who alleged Conrad & Scherer reneged on a nearly $20 million debt won summary judgment Thursday on several claims against the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based firm.

Former client-turned-lender Douglas Von Allmen will ask the court next week to appoint a receiver for Conrad & Scherer — a move that would remove financial control from the firm’s hands. His lawyers are gearing to argue at a June 19 hearing that the firm won’t be able to repay Von Allmen and still remain in business.