Trusted Legal Advice for Californians
Our Key Clients
The Law Office of Nate Cade offers focused, attorney-led legal representation in key areas that affect California contractors, business owners, developers, and property stakeholders. Our clients include:
🏗️ Construction Disputes
We represent general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and developers in a wide range of construction conflicts, including:
- Breach of construction contracts
- Project delays and cost overruns
- Faulty workmanship and non-performance
- Scope of work and change order disputes
- Unlicensed contractor claims
- Bond and insurance issues
🧱 Construction Defect Litigation
We help homeowners, HOAs, and developers pursue or defend claims involving:
- Water intrusion and mold
- Structural failure or soil movement
- Improper plumbing or electrical installation
- Code violations and building standard issues
📑 Mechanic’s Liens & Payment Recovery
We enforce contractor rights under California lien law:
- Filing, perfecting, and litigating mechanic’s liens
- Stop notices and payment bond claims
- Preventing or removing fraudulent liens
- Defending lien foreclosure actions
🧑⚖️ Employment & Labor Law
We defend businesses and advise on California’s strict labor laws, including:
- Wrongful termination and retaliation defense
- Wage and hour claims (missed breaks, overtime, classification issues)
- Labor Commissioner complaints
- Employee handbook and policy drafting
- Discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment cases
📃 Contract Drafting & Disputes
We draft, review, and litigate construction and business contracts:
- Prime and subcontractor agreements
- Service agreements and vendor contracts
- Non-compete and confidentiality clauses
- Contract enforcement and breach actions
🏢 Real Estate Litigation
We represent owners, landlords, and investors in real property disputes, including:
- Lease violations and commercial evictions
- Nondisclosure and fraud in property sales
- Boundary, easement, and title issues
- Quiet title and partition actions
- Real estate agent/broker liability
⚖️ Business Litigation
We protect business interests in high-stakes commercial disputes:
- Breach of partnership or shareholder agreements
- Vendor and service contract disputes
- Business torts: fraud, interference, defamation
- Professional liability claims
🏛️ Corporate Law & Formation
Helping entrepreneurs and growing businesses:
- LLC, corporation, and partnership formation
- Operating agreements and bylaws
- Annual compliance and governance
- Risk reduction strategies