Steve Nelson

Lawyer | Broker | Real Estate

Escondido, California, United States

About

Commercial real estate broker and advisor. Community revitalization. Livable cities. Main Street. Better schools for all children. Parks and arts and libraries.

Experience

  • Real Estate Broker at Central Commercial Group
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Advisory at Steve Nelson Lawyer
    Jan 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 7 mos

    Independent legal advisor. Clients include public and non-profit organizations, community developers, and counsel for privately-held businesses. Development and financing of new locations for business operations.

  • General Counsel at American Heritage Charter Schools
    Feb 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

    General legal and advisory services to a network of classroom-based and hybrid home and classroom charter schools in North San Diego County.

  • Former Member, Board of Directors at California Center for the Arts, Escondido
    Sep 2015 - Aug 2020 · 5 yrs

    Supporting the Arts and Civic Engagement

  • Former General Counsel & Associate Director at The Classical Academies
    Feb 2009 - Jan 2015 · 6 yrs

    Developed and managed the real estate portfolio for a network of public charter schools in Southern California, including the adaptation of a historic newspaper manufacturing facility to a 700-student high school. Consultant for other charter schools and private schools on their funding, entitlement and development programs.