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A foreclosure sale date. A garnishment that already hit your paycheck. A debt lawsuit you just got served with. Those are the three calls I get most.
I'm Brian Lee. I have practiced law in the DC region since 2004 and built Lee Legal in 2008 around one thing: getting people out from under debt they cannot pay.
I file Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia, the District of Maryland in Greenbelt, and the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. I know the local rules, the trustees, and the judges in all three.
Chapter 7 wipes out credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans, usually in about four months. Chapter 13 stops a foreclosure sale and lets you cure mortgage arrears over five years while you keep the house. Chapter 11 gives a business room to reorganize and keep its doors open.
Not everyone should file. Sometimes the right answer is a settlement, a loan modification, or defending the collection suit on the merits. I will run your actual numbers and tell you which one fits. I will tell you straight, even when the answer is that you do not need me.
Before Lee Legal I worked with the Special Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, and interned with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. I am admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the bankruptcy courts of DC, Maryland, and Eastern Virginia.
B.A. in English from Rutgers. J.D. from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. Member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar, and the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees.
The consultation is free and confidential. Call. Don't wait for the sale date.
Foreclosure sale scheduled? Wages already being garnished? I stop both. Chapter 7, 13, and 11 in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for over 20 years. Free consultation: (202) 448-5136.
Financial hardship happens to people who did everything right. A job loss, a medical event, a business that did not make it. For over 20 years, I've handled bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and debt defense for individuals, families, and business owners across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Chapter 11 gives a struggling business room to reorganize while it keeps operating. Creditor pressure stops, leases and contracts get restructured, and the doors stay open. Subchapter V made this realistic for small businesses that could never have afforded a traditional Chapter 11. I handle both, f
Chapter 13 stops a foreclosure sale and lets you cure missed mortgage payments over three to five years. You keep the house, you keep the car, and you pay what your budget actually supports. If your sale date is close, call before it, not after. Filing is what stops the auction.
Chapter 7 eliminates credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans completely and permanently. Most cases run about four months from filing to discharge. I run the means test with you before you spend a dollar, so you know where you stand going in. Filed in DC, Greenbelt, and Alexandria.
Not everyone needs to file. If a creditor or a debt buyer has sued you, that case can often be beaten on the evidence or settled for a fraction of the claim. I defend debt collection lawsuits and negotiate settlements in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Before judgment, before garnishment, before your ac
A foreclosure notice is a deadline, not a death sentence. I stop foreclosure sales in DC, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Fairfax, and Alexandria. Loan modification, reinstatement, Chapter 13, or a defense to the sale itself. Call before the sale date. Every day you wait narrows your option
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
35%
21 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
21 years
Debt Settlement
15%
21 years
Foreclosure
15%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 21 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Lee Legal, PLLC
(888) 434-8430
Mobile
(202) 640-2097
Fax
1250 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 700 | PMB 5162, Washington, DC, 20036
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Posted by Arman | April 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Brilliant!
Brilliant! I appreciate Mr. Lee's legal work. Before accepting to represent me, he took hours to discuss the case with me. Although my case turned out to be a difficult one, he supported me all along. And finally, WE WON! I highly recommend him.
Brian Lee
Replied last April 21, 2026Arman, thank you! "WE WON" is exactly the kind of result I strive for. Your case wasn't easy, but you stayed engaged and trusted the process the whole way through. That matters more than people realize. It was truly a pleasure working with you. Please keep in touch and let me know how you're doing.
Posted by Trayonne | June 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Five-Star Service from Start to Finish
I highly recommend Brian Lee to anyone considering a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. From start to finish, he made what could have been a very stressful process feel simple and manageable. I hired Brian in 2023, and he was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive every step of the way. He cle...
Brian Lee
Replied last June 18, 2026Trayonne, thank you so much for taking the time to share this. It was a privilege to work with you through the Chapter 7 process, and I am glad the experience felt manageable rather than overwhelming. That is always the goal. You are awesome, and I hope you'll keep in touch from time to time!
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2026
Financial path to success!
Years ago, when I was facing significant financial challenges, I was introduced to Brian. He helped me successfully file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and the entire process went smoothly. More recently, when I reached out to him again for financial guidance, he did not simply recommend bankruptcy. Inst...
Brian Lee
Replied last June 24, 2026Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It has been a privilege to assist you over the years. One of the most rewarding aspects of my practice is helping clients find the right solution for their unique circumstances. Sometimes that means filing bankruptcy, and other times it means exploring alternatives that can improve a person's financial situation without filing at all. I appreciate your trust in allowing me to help you navigate both! Thank you for your continued confidence, referrals, and support. Knowing that you would recommend me to your friends, family, and colleagues means a great deal. I wish you continued success and financial stability in the years ahead.
Posted by Eimy | December 17, 2014
Brian Lee is the best at what he does!
We were referred to Brian during a very stressful time for my family. Brian was very patient and took the time to explain the entire process. He was always professional and is quite the expertise in this field. I highly recommend him to anyone that may be filing for bankruptcy. Thank you Brian!
Posted by gwen | March 06, 2011
CARING LAWYER
Brian help me to recognize the choices that I dealing with debt. I was overwhelm with did not no what choices I had. Went to Brian who explin all objection i had. Went for chapter 13 and judge threw out that case, Brian was there to expain other methods that we needed explore. Through all the proces...
Brian Lee's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse attorney Brian Lee because he is the ultimate professional who cares about his clients and provides more than adequate representation to meet each client's nneds, . He is the ultimate advocate for his clients. Attorney Lee has it demonstrated his high expertise and knowledge in his practice area. I unequivocally recommend Mr. Lee's legal services."
"Brian has been a great resource whenever my clients or I have questions about bankruptcy law. Highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have consulted Brian on numerous complex client issues concerning bankruptcy and business restructuring. He has a clear-headed, practical approach to problem-solving appreciated by clients and colleagues alike. I strongly recommend Brian in the practice areas of bankruptcy, commercial reorganization, and foreclosure defense."
"I endorse Brian. He is a respected and experienced attorney in the areas of bankruptcy and foreclosure."
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Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2004 - 2005
Paralegal, U.S. Department Of Justice
2004 - 2004
Extern, U.S. Department Of Justice
2002 - 2002
Intern, U.S. Court Of Federal Claims
Associations
2026 - Present
Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaMember
2019 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2016 - Present
Northern Virginia Bankruptcy BarMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Lawrence, 15-00304
Motion to Dismiss Denied
In re Bryant, 15-00291
Motion to Dismiss Denied
Education
2004
George Mason University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Rutgers University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Top 9 Complications in Bankruptcy
Means Test: Beyond Median Income
2014
Consumer Bankruptcy From Start to Finish
Case Study: Chapter 13
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers