Michael Brian Lee

Michael Brian Lee

also known as Mike Lee

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Business Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Car Accidents ... +2 more

1820 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

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.

19 years

25%
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.

19 years

25%
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.

19 years

25%
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.

19 years

20%
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.

19 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-475 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 19 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael B. Lee, P.C.

1820 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV, 89104

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Michael Brian Lee's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

5 star (48)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Bill | March 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this 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 sin...gle 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.

Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this 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 fas...t and makes you feel as though he appreciates your business and doesn't overcharge. Highly recommended!!

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this 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 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this 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.

Posted by Anh | March 5, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this 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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Michael Brian Lee's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Morris

Business lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tyler Crawford

Business lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Jennifer Rigdon

Unknown lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Garrett Ogata

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cy Abdo

Litigation lawyer | 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."

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Ofer Shmucher

Business lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Geswein

Litigation lawyer | 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."

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Matthew Cecil

Commercial real estate lawyer | 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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Becky Pintar

Construction and development lawyer

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Nedda Ghandi

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer

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Jennifer Rigdon

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Ofer Shmucher

Litigation lawyer

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Timothy Geswein

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Cecil

Real estate lawyer

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Benson Lee

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Legal Elite, Nevada Business Journal

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Legal Elite, Nevada Business Journal

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Lawyers - Litigation, Desert Companion Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine

2013

Top Lawyer 2013, Vegas Inc.

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Legal Elite 2013 - Southern Nevada's Top 100 Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine

2012

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

2009

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2006

Dean's List, Univ of Nevada Las Vegas, Boyd SOL

2004

CALI Award for Torts II, Univ of Nevada Las Vegas, Boyd SOL

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Michael B. Lee, P.C.

2008 - 2011

Associate, Kravitz , Schnitzer, Sloane, & Johnson, Chtd.

2007 - 2008

Associate, Lee, Hernandez, Brooks, Garofalo & Blake

2006 - 2007

Associate, Benson Lee & Associates

Associations

2017 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Discipline Panel, Southern District

2014 - Present

Korean Chamber of Commerce

General Counsel and Board Member

2011 - 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

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2017

UNLV Alumni Association

Board Member

2013 - 2014

Kiwanis - Asian American Club

President

2012 - 2013

American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Trial Techniques Committee

Member of 2012 Leadership Academy

2010 - 2013

State Bar of Nevada, Fee Dispute Committee

Committee Member

2009 - 2010

Boyd School of Law Alumni Association

Past President

2009 - 2010

UNLV Alumni Association

Type II Board Member

1998 - 2002

Sigma Nu Fraternity

Member

Sample of 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

HUMICLEAR, LLC. v. ECOROQ et al., A-13-676669

Stipulated Injunction

STATE v. GRAFF

Reversed on Appeal, Dismissed Without Remand

STATE v. PETERSEN

Dismissal

TMMI Shareholder Derivative Action - A-11-641114-C

TRO Granted, Defendants Removed from Board

TMM, INC. v. INVESTORSPIPELINE.NET, LTD et al., A-12-654739-C

Confidential Settlement Agreement

Cashman Photo v. Finkel, 270 P.3d 1259 (Nev. 2012)

Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part

Smith v. Mahoney's Silver Nugget, 265 P.3d 688 (Nev. 2011)

Affirmed

Fayer v. Vaughn, 649 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2011).

Affirmed

Boyd v. Ruffin Gaming, LLC. - Premise Liability

Dismissed by Summary Judgment

Hellers v. Shadow Mountain Construction - Real Estate/Construction Defect

Dismissed by Summary Judgment

Tenant Evictions - Judgments

$1,000,000 in Judgments

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Education

2006

Univ of Nevada Las Vegas, Boyd SOL

Juris Doctor, cum laude

2002

University of Nevada-Reno

Bachelors of Arts and Sciences

Speaking Engagements

2010

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

2009

Host/Moderator for Judge Phillip M. Pro Dinner

Private Dinner Sessions

2009

Host/Moderator for Judge James C. Mahan Dinner

Private Dinners

Publications

2013

Asian American Press Advanced Directives and Living Wills

2010

Boyd School of Law Alumni Newsletter - September President's Corner

2010

Boyd School of Law Alumni Newsletter - September President's Corner

2010

Boyd School of Law Alumni Association Newsletter - March President's Corner

2009

Boyd School of Law Alumni Newsletter - March President's Corner

Languages

English

Mandarin

Spanish

Activity

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