Business Details
13 Years
experience
Expert Real Estate Legal Services in California
We are a two-partner legal practice with over 40 years of combined experience in real estate law, established in 2013. Our firm specializes in serving California developers, contractors, HOAs, landlords, and homeowners through a personalized approach that combines big-firm expertise with small-firm accessibility. We prioritize direct client communication, answering our own phones and providing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. Our practice spans real estate transactions, litigation, mediation, and risk management, with a proven track record of resolving complex disputes efficiently.We maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies and industry professionals to deliver tailored legal strategies. Our commitment to community service extends through volunteer mediation work in Contra Costa County courts. With backgrounds in both corporate and boutique law firms, we offer innovative problem-solving and comprehensive legal representation across California's real estate sector.
Services
Real Estate Law
Litigation
Mediation
HOA Representation
Real Estate Transactions
Foreclosure Defense
Development
Risk Management
Landlord-Tenant
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of combined experience in real estate law
- Our hands-on approach ensures direct access to attorneys
- We provide cost-effective mediation services as an alternative to litigation
- Our risk management strategies prevent potential legal disputes
- We maintain strong relationships with California Bureau of Real Estate personnel
What people say
Great things
Effective advocates
Cost-effective solutions
Successful resolutions
Personalized service
Services
Real Estate Mediation
Our mediation services resolve real estate disputes efficiently through neutral third-party facilitation. We specialize in pre-litigation and ongoing litigation mediation, focusing on cost-effective solutions for property conflicts. Clients benefit from reduced legal costs and faster resolutions compared to traditional court proceedings.
HOA Representation
We provide comprehensive legal support for homeowners' associations, covering governance, document drafting, and dispute resolution. Our services include architectural review guidance, election management, and contractual negotiations with service providers to ensure HOA compliance and operational efficiency.
Real Estate Litigation
Our litigation practice handles complex real estate conflicts through strategic advocacy in court proceedings. We represent clients in property disputes, contract enforcement, and construction defect claims while maintaining focus on achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation or trial representation.
Risk Management
We help clients identify potential legal issues through thorough analysis of real estate transactions and development projects. Our proactive approach minimizes litigation risks by addressing contractual, regulatory, and operational concerns before they escalate into disputes.
Landlord-Tenant
Our landlord-tenant services cover lease drafting, eviction proceedings, and compliance with housing regulations. We represent both commercial and residential property owners in dispute resolution and unlawful detainer actions while ensuring adherence to California rental laws.
People
Nathan Scheg
Partner
Nathan Scheg specializes in real estate and construction law with 25+ years of experience. He represents major developers in litigation and contract disputes while providing innovative solutions for ongoing construction projects. Admitted to California and Florida bars since 1998.
Christopher Waud
Partner
Christopher Waud focuses on real estate development and HOA formation with 20+ years of experience. He assists builders in obtaining public reports from California Bureau of Real Estate while handling title issues and financing matters. Admitted to California bar since 2002.
Dylan Fukai
Associate
Dylan Fukai handles civil litigation from pleadings to trial, bringing courtroom advocacy experience from Santa Cruz County Counsel and San Francisco District Attorney roles. UC Hastings graduate since 2019 with practical litigation expertise.
Jacob Hirsch
Associate
Jacob Hirsch practices real estate litigation and transactions with experience in property disputes and commercial financing. Former global law firm attorney, UC Hastings graduate with Order of the Coif distinction, and CALI award recipient in international business transactions.
Questions
What real estate mediation services do you offer?
We provide pre-litigation and ongoing litigation mediation services for property disputes, helping clients resolve conflicts faster and more affordably than traditional court proceedings.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, including transactions, litigation, HOA representation, foreclosure defense, development, and risk management for California property stakeholders.
How much experience does your firm have?
Our two partners have 40+ combined years of experience in real estate law, with individual experience spans of 25+ and 20+ years respectively.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve California clients, with mediation services available throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and legal representation statewide.
