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Michael Brian Lee

Contracts and agreements Attorney at Las Vegas, NV

5.0   48 reviews

also known as Mike Lee

  • State Years
    Nevada - NV 16 years
    California - CA 16 years
  • Licensed for 16 years
    State NV
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 16 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2007
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Michael

Learn Michael’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Business
    25%
    I have experience with contracts, leases, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, real estate, etc. I have taken several cases to trial and through the appellate process, resulting in positive results.

    17 years

  2. Car accident
    25%
    I have handled numerous injury claims with experience in both defending them and prosecuting claims. I have won Supreme Court cases setting forth precedent related to injury claims. As an experienced trial attorney, I have a view to take all cases to trial, not to just settle quickly.

    17 years

  3. Contracts and agreements
    25%
    I draft and negotiate partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, bylaws, distribution agreements, licenses, promissory notes, and other related contracts and agreements.

    17 years

  4. Personal injury
    20%
    I have handled numerous injury claims with experience in both defending them and prosecuting claims. I have won Supreme Court cases setting forth precedent related to injury claims. As an experienced trial attorney, I have a view to take all cases to trial, not to just settle quickly.

    17 years

  5. Immigration
    5%
    Experience with criminal immigration and removal proceedings and petition work. We have a team of dedicated lawyers who can assist you with your needs.

    17 years

Super Lawyer, 5 Stars Yelp!, AVVO Client Choice Award, Nevada Legal Elite, AV Rated, A+ from BBB

 Mike has numerous awards for excellence as an attorney.  Notably, all of these awards are peer nominated and awarded.  He is a Preeminent Peer Rated AV Rated Attorney by Martindale Hubbell. Similarly, he has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Nevada Business Magazine, Avvo, and the Better Business Bureau for his distinction in the legal field.  He has never accepted any award that required payment for recognition ("Top 40 Under 40", etc.).  In fact, almost 100% of Mike's cases come by way of referral from former clients and lawyers in the community.  Often, Mike is retained by other lawyers to assist them with their cases. 

 Mike is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services available to the Las Vegas community. Michael B. Lee, P.C. is a premier law firm that practices in all areas of litigation, personal injury, and appeals, working to achieve results that exceed expectations.  We handle complex and sophisticated matters that include: catastrophic personal injury; business; real estate; landlord-tenant; commercial/consumer cases; immigration-deportation; and criminal defense cases. We pride ourselves on providing excellent legal services to our clients with the goal to have each client refer us with their highest personal recommendation.

 We practice law with integrity, honesty and a drive to win, priding ourselves on leading our clients through litigation as their advocate, counselor, and champion. Since the inception of our firm, we have enhanced existing relationships and developed referrals by capitalizing on the following five “key” attributes:

 Experience and successes in trying cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators

  • Ability to properly evaluate and aggressively prosecute cases
  • Long term connections and relationships in Nevada
  • Establishing professional and courtesy relationships with opposing counsel
  • Desire to succeed and win

 Mike is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Nevada, California, the United States District Court of Nevada, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

 Reported Cases: Fayer v. Vaughn, 649 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2011) ; Smith vs. Mahoney's Silver Nugget, 265 P.3d 688 (Nev. 2011); Finkel v. Cashman, 270 P.3d 1259 (Nev. 2012)

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Michael B. Lee, P.C.
1820 E. Sahara Avenue
Suite 110
Las Vegas, NV, 89104

Reviews

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Posted by Bill | March 1, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer. Would Recommend.
We found Mr. Mike Lee from a referral on Nevada State Bar's website. Mr. Lee responded to our questions promptly and agreed to meet us in person despite COVID concerns. During our consultation, we felt that Mr. Lee was professional and very well versed in his area of expertise. He addressed every single question we had to our fullest satisfaction. After the consultation, it took him no longer than a day to turn around the deliverable. We also felt that his rates are fair and reasonable and would definitely consult him in the future should we require legal representation. He is certainly the best lawyer we've had the fortune to work with.
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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommended!
Mike is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to help me with a contract for my new business. He even offered legal advice beyond the scope of what I hired him for. I feel a lot more confident moving forward with my new business venture after speaking with him. He's extremely fast and makes you feel as though he appreciates your business and doesn't overcharge. Highly recommended!!
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great contract advice.
Helped me out a lot changing jobs as a physician in Las Vegas. Excellent and timely advice and guidance. Was flexible with times for online meetings during the current pandemic. Would recommend 100%.
Posted by Susan | June 5, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent!!!
After researching attorneys online, we decided to go with Mike Lee to handle a case that involved a dispute over a couple of homes that had been inherited by two family members. It had been unresolved for many years and was quite contentious. Mike was excellent about communicating with us mainly via email (and also a few in-person meetings when needed), throughout the entire process. Any questions we had, were answered very quickly (occasionally even over the weekend). After we initially met him in person, I could tell we were in good hands. He was sharp as a whip and had just the sort of energy you look for in a really good attorney. Our case ended up being settled out of court, MUCH to our satisfaction. I have absolutely NO doubt that the outcome of our case was as favorable as it was, because of Mike Lee. The opposing side's attorneys were simply "out-gunned". We would recommend him to anyone and will keep him in our contacts in case we need his services in the future. All attorneys are not created equal. Mike Lee is the real deal.
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Posted by Anh | March 5, 2020
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Down to Earth
I met Mike through my brother, who's done a lot of work with him, and I'm very glad that he did.He's a no BS kind of man. Clear, concise, and quick. I've talked to a number of attorneys who feel the need to fill up the billable hour reading off their LinkedIn contacts to make it seem like they're the most connected person in the world as they sit in their Better Call Saul office. I didn't have a chance to work with the rest of his team, which is a testament to how much of a straight shooter Mike is. There was none of this, "Oh, lemme let you talk to my junior associate, who's only $10 cheaper than my hourly rate." I'm sincerely appreciative of the clear instructions and next steps. And rest assured this is not satire; I would gladly welcome the opportunity work with Mike again.
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Posted by Ashaley | March 5, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best experience ever!
They handled every need and made sure I was well taken care of. They made me feel like family and help in so many ways. I know I can count on this team to be there for me in the future!
Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Robert Recommeds attorney Mike Lee
Mike was very responsive and got the job done . A lot of attorneys are hard to reach and Mike is the exception. He had patience and took the time to explain the process. I would hire him again.
Posted by Dwight | January 14, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Would use again
Mike did excellent work for me at a reasonable price. He returns all emails within a few hours. He suggested that I do much of the work for small claims court to save me money.
Posted by Lay | January 1, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer!!!
Mike is a true professional who knows how to get the job done as well as keeping the client’s mind at ease. We wish we had found him much earlier. Before finding Mike, I called around many other offices and there were lots of hoops to jump through to have a chat with an attorney. Then I got Mike’s number and he answered right away. Accessibility is a big deal especially when one is pressed on time. Mike, thank you so much for getting the job done with the least amount of time and with the highest professionalism.
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Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best attorney by far
If your looking for someone who is dedicated to helping you through the entire process and is knowledgeable with law then look into this guy! Seriously with all the stress I had going on he was ready to answer my questions and walk me through the process to ease my worries. This is someone who knows what their doing and treats you with the utmost respect. Definitely worth it!
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Posted by Cleo | September 23, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Excellent Attorney
I needed to defend against a frivolous and wrongful claim. Mike was very kind to provide me and my team guidance on the phone as well as meeting with us in short notice. He is very knowledgeable, sharp, and cared what was best for us, not what is best for him. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Ms. Koki - Realtor
Michael was helpful and honest. He is definitely someone I trust and would recommend to family and friends
Posted by Ty | February 4, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Advice
Mr.lee gave us excellent service and a very timely manner was prompt and professional unavailable at our time of need. I will highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel!
Posted by Naomi Besson | January 23, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommended lawyer
Sir Michael Lee is very competent, solid professional, he was working on agreements between my company and manifactures I worked with. He did very fast and good work. Highly recommended.
Posted by David | January 9, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Simply the best lawyer with the best team!
Best legal representation you can ever have! He listens and guide you through the whole process and make you feel protected because you and your interests are actually protected on his hands. Thank you Mike Lee and your team .
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Above and Beyond
Mike went above and beyond. He was patient, explained everything clearly, and worked diligently to help resolve my rental dispute. As other reviewers have mentioned, he's honest, knowledgeable, and excellent at what he does. I'm certainly grateful to have him on my side.
Posted by Michelle | September 4, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Efficient and Friendly Lawyer
Amazingly efficient and friendly! We went to consultation feeling lost, confused and worried about business dispute. Michael Lee was very patient and listened to the whole story without rushing us. He explained what might happen and what will happen in plain language. He wrote a respond letter to the other attorney that very day which made us feel that we are being taken care of. We highly recommend Michael Lee to our friends and family. No wonder he came highly recommended by other lawyers in his field. We feel very fortunate to have him take our case.
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Posted by Scott | July 18, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Very happy to sit down with Mike
First of all, he was ready to talk to us. He had the agreement in his hands and knew what needs to be revised. He revised the agreement right there in the consultation meeting and gave it to us. He gave us good advises and referrals. Easy going, straight forward and most importantly trustworthy. Definitely worth spending money for what I got.
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Posted by Tracy | April 2, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best attorney in Las Vegas
I met with Michael in regards to business advice. He was very informative, knowledgeable, and helpful in every aspect of my questions. Needless to say, he gave me useful and important information to move forward with my business. In addition, he also helped me with an operating agreement. Comparing to the last attorney that I worked with, it was like night and day. I thought that all agreements are the same. Boy! I was so wrong! Mike's attention to details made a huge difference. I also felt like I should contact the last attorney and demanded a refund. If you are looking for any types of legal help, please be sure to reach out to Mike Lee. You will not be disappointed!
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Posted by Billy | March 22, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great attorney!
Lee is top of the totem pole in the legal world out here in Vegas! He handled my buddies case flawlessly so I used him as well and he ended up gettin me much more $$$ than expected from that crooked insurance company! Very intelligent individual who always responds very quickly.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 350-475 per hour
  • Contingency 33%-45%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Michael B. Lee, P.C.
  • 2011 - Present
  • Associate
  • Kravitz , Schnitzer, Sloane, & Johnson, Chtd.
  • 2008 - 2011
  • Associate
  • Lee, Hernandez, Brooks, Garofalo & Blake
  • 2007 - 2008
  • Associate
  • Benson Lee & Associates
  • 2006 - 2007
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Education

  • Univ of Nevada Las Vegas, Boyd SOL
  • Juris Doctor, cum laude
  • 2006
  • University of Nevada-Reno
  • Bachelors of Arts and Sciences
  • 2002

Legal Cases

  • Law Theatrical Arts v. Giordano
  • Judgment for $3,612,438.35
  • Artec v. GWE
  • Judgment for $1,072,438.35
  • WORLD MARKET CENTER v GLOBAL ACCENTS, INC., 2:10-cv-00661-RCJ-RJJ (US District Court, Nevada) (Represented Global Accents)
  • Defense Verdict, Award of Attorneys' Fees and Costs on Counterclaims
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Associations

  • Nevada State Bar
  • Discipline Panel, Southern District
  • 2017 - Present
  • Korean Chamber of Commerce
  • General Counsel and Board Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • State Bar of Nevada, Young Lawyers Section
  • Executive Council
  • 2011 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • UNLV Alumni Association
  • Board Member
  • 2015 - 2017
  • Kiwanis - Asian American Club
  • President
  • 2013 - 2014
  • American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Trial Techniques Committee
  • Member of 2012 Leadership Academy
  • 2012 - 2013
  • State Bar of Nevada, Fee Dispute Committee
  • Committee Member
  • 2010 - 2013
  • Boyd School of Law Alumni Association
  • Past President
  • 2009 - 2010
  • UNLV Alumni Association
  • Type II Board Member
  • 2009 - 2010
  • Sigma Nu Fraternity
  • Member
  • 1998 - 2002
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Legal Elite
  • Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2019
  • Legal Elite
  • Nevada Business Journal
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • Legal Elite
  • Nevada Business Journal
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2016
  • Client Choice Award
  • Avvo
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2015
  • Top Lawyers - Litigation
  • Desert Companion Magazine
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2014
  • Legal Elite
  • Nevada Business Magazine
  • 2014
  • Top Lawyer 2013
  • Vegas Inc.
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • Legal Elite 2013 - Southern Nevada's Top 100 Attorneys
  • Nevada Business Magazine
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2012
  • Legal Elite 2012 - Southern Nevada's Top 100 Attorneys
  • Nevada Business Magazine
  • 2012
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2009
  • Dean's List
  • Univ of Nevada Las Vegas, Boyd SOL
  • 2006
  • CALI Award for Torts II
  • Univ of Nevada Las Vegas, Boyd SOL
  • 2004
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Publications

  • Asian American Press
  • Advanced Directives and Living Wills
  • 2013
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Speaking Engagements

  • Rebel Rendezvous
  • Moderator for Litigation Toolbox Seminar
  • 2010
  • Host/Moderator for Judge Jennifer Togliatti Dinner
  • Private Dinners
  • 2010
  • Host/Moderator for Judge Bruce A. Markell Dinner
  • Private Dinners
  • 2010
  • Host/Moderator for Judge Art Ritchie Dinner
  • Private Dinners
  • 2010
  • Host/Moderator for Judge Phillip M. Pro Dinner
  • Private Dinner Sessions
  • 2009
  • Host/Moderator for Judge James C. Mahan Dinner
  • Private Dinners
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (7)
Endorse Michael
Business Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Business Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Lee is a lawyer who has been rated AV by Martindale Hubbell which is a random peer rating. This is the highest rating a lawyer can achieve for ethics and legal ability. Based upon his client reviews, this rating is well deserved. I look forward to recommending my own clients to Me. Lee should they need a lawyer in Las Vegas for litigation, criminal or business matters."
Business Attorney | May 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Dec 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent litigator with great knowledge of the law. He maintains an ethical and professional attitude. His case stategies are well-planned and executed."
Commercial real estate Attorney | Nov 16
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Mr. Lee is opposing counsel on a commercial litigation matter. He represents his client well and has a firm understanding of the applicable law. Mr. Lee is an excellent communicator and a competent, ethical attorney. He strongly holds to his client's position, however he remains professional and a pleasure to work with."
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