George Lee

Top rated Civil Litigation attorney in San Francisco, California

Seiler Epstein LLP
George Lee
Seiler Epstein LLP

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Business Litigation; view more

Licensed in California since: 1994

Education: American University Washington College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2024

Seiler Epstein LLP

4 Embarcadero Ctr
14th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111 Visit website

Details

George Lee serves as a partner at Seiler Epstein LLP, with offices in San Francisco and Lafayette, California. His primary practice is based in the San Francisco office, where he provides legal assistance to individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mr. Lee primarily focuses on civil litigation, with a strong emphasis on real estate disputes, commercial and business litigation and partnership conflicts.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Lee has litigated cases in both state and federal courts, encompassing civil rights and constitutional claims, slander and defamation cases, trade secret and data theft matters, and has successfully defended fraud allegations through to verdict. He holds an impressive peer-reviewed score of 4.9/5 on Martindale-Hubbell, a respected legal directory.

Furthermore, Mr. Lee has also presented arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, the California Courts of Appeal and the California Supreme Court. His exceptional work in a specific case led to his recognition as a "Top 100 Attorney" by the Daily Journal in 2021. One notable highlight from 2021 was Mr. Lee's role as lead trial counsel in the case of Miller v. Bonta, a federal court challenge to California's the Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act. His representation resulted in the first successful challenge of its kind at the trial court level in the United States.

Mr. Lee maintains active involvement in various professional affiliations, including membership in The State Bar of California with a focus on the Litigation and Intellectual Property Law sections. Additionally, he is a dedicated member of the Navy League of the United States, an organization that promotes the welfare and interests of the nation's maritime services.

Practice areas

Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Defense, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate, Civil Rights, Real Estate: Business, Real Estate: Consumer

Focus areas

Landlord/Tenant, Partnership

  • 30% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 20% Civil Litigation: Defense
  • 10% Business Litigation
  • 10% Business/Corporate
  • 10% Civil Rights
  • 10% Real Estate: Business
  • 10% Other

First Admitted: 1994, California

Professional Webpage: https://seilerepstein.com/george-m-lee/

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • In 2021, Mr. Lee was lead trial counsel in Miller v. Bonta, a challenge in federal court to California’s Assault Weapons Control Act, resulting in the first such successful challenge at the trial court level in the nation
Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Member, California State Bar, Litigation and Intellectual Property Law sections
  • California Courts of Appeal
  • California Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Member, Navy League of the United States
  • Former Board Member, USO of Northern California
Educational Background:
  • American University, Washington, D.C. – B.A. 1991
Honors/Awards:
  • Selected to Super Lawyers, 2023
  • Selected as "Top 100 Lawyer" for 2021, Top 100 Lawyer, LA/SF Daily Journal, 2021
Industry Groups:
  • Civil Rights Organizations
  • Commercial Landlords
  • Firearms
  • Real Estate Professionals

Office location for George Lee

4 Embarcadero Ctr
14th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Phone: 415-614-4252

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2024

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