Elaine Lee

Elaine Lee is a seasoned attorney with more than 30 years of experience serving clients in real estate, estate planning, and estate administration. Her practice focuses on resolving property disputes, preparing thoughtful planning documents, and guiding individuals, families, owners, tenants, and fiduciaries through legal matters with clarity and care.

Elaine earned her Undergraduate Degree from Western Michigan University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver School of Law. Her academic foundation, combined with decades of practical experience, supports a balanced approach to legal counseling that blends careful analysis, practical strategy, and responsive communication for clients. Since 1992, she has worked as a solo practitioner, building a practice centered on direct client service and individualized attention. Earlier, she led a family law center, taught law, and arbitrated rent matters.

In real estate matters, Elaine assists property owners and tenants with residential and commercial disputes, using mediation, negotiation, and litigation when appropriate. Her background as a real estate investor with experience acquiring, developing, and managing property gives her practical insight into the challenges clients face in property conflicts and the business realities involved. Her estate planning work includes wills, revocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance health care directives, special needs trusts, and pet care trusts. She helps clients plan for incapacity, asset transfer, tax concerns, family responsibilities, and the efficient management of property during life and after death using reliable planning documents.

In estate administration, Elaine Lee represents personal representatives in probate, small estate matters, spousal property petitions, heirship issues, beneficiary entitlements, and affidavits involving joint tenants or trustees. She helps clients understand requirements, protect their interests, and navigate procedural steps with organization, patience, and practical legal guidance. Her approach emphasizes partnership, careful listening, and clear explanation of legal options. By examining each client’s circumstances and goals, she works toward creative, cost-effective solutions that reduce confusion and support informed decisions. Her service helps people navigate legal challenges with greater confidence, stability, and peace of mind during stressful and unfamiliar situations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Elaine Lee
• Member, California State Bar
• Adjunct Professor, New College of California, School of Law in San Francisco
• Arbitrator, San Francisco Rent Stabilization Board

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Denver School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Western Michigan University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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