$ 450-450 per hour
About Christopher
Biography
I focus on estate and trust litigation as well as guardianship and vulnerable adult issues. I am particularly interested and passionate about elder issues. I also offer a thoughtful approach to estate planning, much informed by my litigation practice.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Northwest Elder Law Group
2150 North 107th Street, Suite 501, Seattle, WA, 98133
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Christopher C Lee's Reviews
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Posted by Elizabeth | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Attorney and Client experience
Christopher Lee has been my family's lawyer for many years. We trust him implicitly. In that time, he has handled everything from litigation to finalizing an estate. His expertise and compassion are unparalleled. His breadth of knowledge in the law is immense, he is thoughtful and careful, yet ta...
Posted by Susan | May 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Christopher C Lee
Christopher Lee was and is a blessing for my family. Anyone having difficulty with a Vulnerable Adult situation needs Chris Lee! Chris is knowledgeable, professional, detailed and personable. He took so much stress out of the lives of our family members and was successful in court beyond words. H...
Christopher C Lee's Lawyer Endorsements
"I think Chris is absolutely fantastic. As a newly minted attorney I was mentored by him. It was not happenstance. He wanted to help a young attorney out and offered his assistance. That is the type of person he is. He taught me to bring my best no matter what. He once told me, "Don't rely on me to look over your work product. When you bring it to me, it should be ready to be filed." Not only is he a fantastic attorney, he is a wonderful person. He has a lot of heart, a quick wit, and a wonderful sense of humor. Thank you Chris for seeing past my usefulnessness as a junior attorney and taking the time to take an interest in my professional growth."
"I've had the privilege of knowing Chris Lee as my supervising attorney at a prior law firm we both worked at. He is one of the attorneys who has made a lasting significant impact in my growth as an attorney, and I credit him for helping shape me to become the attorney I am today. He sets high standards for himself and those who work for him as he cares about his work and is a fierce advocate for his clients. He is highly efficient, laser-focused, straightforward, and not afraid to tell you like it is and make you better for it. Plus, he's got a wicked sense of witty humor. I fully recommend him without reservation."
"I know Christopher Lee, who is a well-respected attorney with particular expertise in litigation matters. I have no reservations in recommending Chris to any potential client needing representation in Estate Planning matters."
"Mr. Lee is a terrific litigator who works hard for his clients and attains excellent results. He is professional, tenacious, resourceful, thorough, and committed to his client’s cause. I fully recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Five Star Financial Services, Five Star Professional
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Attorney, Northwest Elder Law Group
2021 - 2022
Principal, Seattle Estate Law PLLC
2015 - 2021
Attorney, Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S.
2010 - 2014
Of Counsel, Helsell Fetterman, LLP
2006 - 2010
Director, Betts Patterson & Mines, PS
2004 - 2006
Associate, Rohde & Van Kampen
Associations
1998 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1996 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2015
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2007 - 2008
King County Bar Association, Guardianship and Elder Law SectionPast Chair
Education
1996
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
Univesrity of Pennsyvlania, Wharton School of Business
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Guardianship and Elder Law Section meeting
Case Law Review and Other Moving Targets
2015
12th Annual Trust & Estate Litigation Seminar
The Revolving Door of Nonprobate-Probate Assets
2014
General Meeting NWWEPC
TEDRA and Trust Accounting
2014
Elder Law Updates 2014
Elder Abuse Panel
2012
Essential Elder Law and Foundational Practices
TEDRA Nuts and Bolts
2012
Elder Law Best Practices Seminar
Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution, RCW 11.96A
2012
A Comparison Between the U.S. and Canadian Practice of Elder Law
Panelist
2007
In house presentation
Discovery In The Electronics Age: The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Regarding ESI
Publications
2010
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Ethical Issues of Interest Involving Special Needs Trusts
2010
The Matrimonial Strategist
Medicaid Divorce: An Overview
2008
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Fiduciary Liability and Why Trustees Of Special Needs Trusts Get Sued
2001
SCISCO 13th Annual Seminar
Practical Risk Management for Independent Schools
1998
Law and Inequality: A Journal of Theory and Practice
Committed Partners and Inheritance: An Empiral Study
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What happens in Washington state if my mother passes without a will while married to a step spouse ?
04 Mar 2017
Q&A
What is the approx. cost to obtain guardianship of adult brother, mentally ill, when entire family agrees & medical evidence?
14 Nov 2016
Q&A
Is a willed life estate instantly activated upon death or does it require a specific court order to become active?
04 Oct 2016