Professional Biography
Samuel Lee

Samuel Lee Associate

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.6756

    F +1.206.359.9000

    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.6756

    SamuelLee@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Sam Lee focuses his practice on real estate transactions, including real estate development, acquisitions, sales, leases, and regulatory compliance.

Sam represents both public and private clients in the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, including undeveloped land, office space, and retail shopping center properties. Sam drafts and negotiates purchase and sale agreements; reviews titles, surveys, and other due diligence items; and manages closings. Sam also represents landlords and tenants in all aspects of leasing, including negotiating and drafting commercial lease agreements for various assets classes.

Sam maintains an active pro bono practice ranging from helping nonprofit affordable housing organizations acquire and develop new property to advising community organizations on navigating landlord-tenant laws.

Professional Recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Real Estate and Land Use and Zoning Law, 2024

Professional Leadership

SCIDpda, Board Member, 2023

Related Employment

  • King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Seattle, WA, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 2016 – 2022
  • King County Superior Court, Kent, WA, Judicial Clerk to Hon. Bruce E. Heller, 2015

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Areas of Focus

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2016
  • University of Washington, B.S., Public Health, with honors, 2012