Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Legal Partner in California
Ironhorse Law Group is a two-partner legal practice with over 40 combined years of experience in real estate law, litigation, and mediation. Since 2013, we have provided California developers, contractors, HOAs, landlords, and homeowners with big-firm expertise through a high-touch, small-firm approach. Our complementary legal specialties cover the full spectrum of real estate issues, from transactions and risk management to complex litigation and mediation. We prioritize direct client access, answering our own phones and offering cost-effective solutions without hidden fees. Our hands-on methodology has earned the trust of major developers and hundreds of individual clients, ensuring personalized service and strategic referrals when needed.We specialize in resolving real estate disputes through mediation, a faster and less adversarial alternative to litigation, while maintaining rigorous advocacy in court when necessary. Our practice areas include homeowners association governance, real estate development, landlord-tenant matters, and civil litigation, supported by a commitment to community service through volunteer mediation programs. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, we serve clients across California, combining deep local knowledge with statewide legal expertise.
Services
Homeowners Associations
Real Estate Transactions
Foreclosure Defense
Real Estate Mediation
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Civil Litigation
Risk Management
Real Estate Development
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined real estate law experience.
- Our partners answer client calls directly with no hidden fees.
- We prioritize mediation to resolve disputes faster and cost-effectively.
- We serve both large developers and individual homeowners equally.
- Our attorneys hold memberships in California and federal bar associations.
What people say
Expertise and client service
Effective mediation
Successful dispute resolutions
Personalized approach
Deep industry knowledge
Services
Real Estate Mediation
Our mediation services resolve real estate conflicts efficiently through neutral third-party facilitation. We specialize in pre-litigation and ongoing litigation mediation for property disputes, construction defects, and business matters. Clients benefit from reduced costs, faster resolutions, and confidential proceedings compared to traditional court processes.
Homeowners Associations
We provide comprehensive legal support for HOAs and their members, covering governance, architectural reviews, rule enforcement, and dispute resolution. Our services include drafting governing documents, managing elections, and advising on contractual agreements with service providers to ensure smooth community operations.
Real Estate Development
We assist clients in creating and managing commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. Our expertise includes navigating California Bureau of Real Estate requirements, drafting association documents, and resolving boundary/easement issues to ensure compliant and profitable projects.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in real estate and business disputes through trials, arbitrations, and negotiations. We combine aggressive advocacy with strategic settlements, focusing on minimizing costs while achieving favorable outcomes for property transactions and contract disputes.
Risk Management
We help clients identify and mitigate legal risks in real estate transactions and operations. Our proactive approach includes contract reviews, compliance audits, and dispute resolution planning to prevent conflicts and reduce long-term liabilities for developers and property owners.
People
Nathan Scheg
Partner
Nathan Scheg specializes in real estate and construction law with 25+ years of experience. He represents major developers in litigation, contract disputes, and risk management, leveraging his economics background and UC Hastings law degree to deliver strategic solutions.
Christopher Waud
Partner
Christopher Waud focuses on real estate development and HOA governance. With expertise in public reports and subdivision regulations, he assists builders in California compliance. He holds dual UC Berkeley degrees and a UC Davis law degree, admitted to federal courts since 2002.
Dylan Fukai
Associate
Dylan Fukai handles civil litigation from pleadings to trial, bringing courtroom experience from Santa Cruz County Counsel and San Francisco DA's office. A UC Hastings graduate since 2019, he combines litigation skills with local knowledge of Bay Area real estate disputes.
Jacob Hirsch
Associate
Jacob Hirsch practices real estate litigation and transactions, representing property buyers/sellers and advising on financing. A UC Hastings magna cum laude graduate with international business transaction awards, he brings boutique and global firm experience to complex real estate matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Ironhorse Law Group specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, including transactions, HOA governance, mediation, litigation, foreclosure defense, and risk management for developers and property owners.
How does your mediation service benefit clients compared to litigation?
Mediation offers faster, less expensive resolutions with greater confidentiality. Our mediators help parties maintain control over outcomes while reducing court-related costs and delays.
Do you represent both large developers and individual homeowners?
Yes, we serve clients of all sizes equally, from major developers to individual homeowners, providing tailored legal strategies for each client's needs.
What experience do your attorneys have in California real estate law?
Our team has 40+ combined years of experience, including representing top developers, handling complex transactions, and resolving disputes across California's unique real estate landscape.
Can you assist with HOA governance issues?
Yes, we provide comprehensive HOA representation, including document drafting, rule enforcement, election management, and dispute resolution between associations and members.
