Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee, Real Estate Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 23 years of legal practice
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
San Francisco, CA
Practicing real estate in San Francisco since 2003.
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Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee is a shareholder based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Ann has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 23 years
- Known for
- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee: Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee is a shareholder based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Ann has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee
Ann concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ann handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in San Francisco, California
Ann takes real estate matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ann agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee — Over 23 years of California real estate experience
Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee is a shareholder based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Ann has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee represents a wide variety of client types, including institutional investors, private real estate funds, REITs, investment managers, developers, and international property investors in a wide variety commercial real estate transactions. Her experience spans the spectrum of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, developments, financings, and loan workouts across all asset classes. Many of her transactions include cross-border components.
Concentrations
• Real estate
• Joint ventures
• Institutional investors
Experience
Representative Matters
• Acquisition and joint venture between affiliates of two REITs for the acquisition and operation of over 1.1 million square feet of office and lab properties in South San Francisco, with potential future development of an additional 640,000 square feet of office and lab properties.°
• Recapitalization of a joint venture for the acquisition and operation of a $1.28 billion portfolio of 85 multifamily residential properties located in the San Francisco Bay Area.°
• $110 million platform joint venture for the acquisition, development, and operation of numerous high-end outdoor lodging properties throughout the United States, including California, New York, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Utah.°
• Construction financing and preferred equity joint venture for the acquisition and development of a $350 million mixed-use residential, office, and retail project in downtown Oakland, California.°
• Joint venture and financing for two high-net-worth venture capitalists for the development of a luxury boutique hotel on a historic site in Los Olivos, California.°
• Joint venture for the $101 million acquisition, renovation, and operation of two multifamily apartment projects located in Las Vegas.°
• Joint venture for the development of five Class A industrial facilities totaling approximately 963,000 square feet in Commerce City, Colorado.°
• Joint venture for the multiphased renovation and repositioning of a Class A office building located in Portland, Oregon.°
• Joint venture and financing for the $143 million acquisition and renovation of the San Francisco Armory Building.°
• Joint venture for the $230 million acquisition and development of a multifamily development in San Jose, California.°
• Acquisition and financing of luxury resort located in Sedona, Arizona.°
• Sale and leaseback for a portfolio of private school sites throughout the U.S.°
• Multiple option agreements for the acquisition of future development sites for an office building and mixed-use property in California.°
• Joint venture to acquire a portfolio of 15 residential buildings located across eight U.S. states.°
• Joint venture to acquire a portfolio of student housing buildings located across multiple U.S. states.°
°The above representations were handled by Ms. Lee prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Working with Ann on a real estate matter
Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee represents a wide variety of client types, including institutional investors, private real estate funds, REITs, investment managers, developers, and international property investors in a wide variety commercial real estate transactions. Her experience spans the spectrum of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures,…
Clients Ann works with
Ann reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee's legal education and bar admissions
Yale Law School
J.D. · 2002
Yale University
B.A. · 1999
Jurisdictions
Ann's state bar admissions
California
2017 · ACTIVE
New York
2003 · ACTIVE
Ann studied at J.D. in Yale Law School and B.A. in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Ann completed J.D. in Yale Law School and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ann runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee's office in San Francisco
Ann's primary office is at 101 Second Street, Suite 2200, San Francisco, CA, 94105. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
101 Second Street, Suite 2200
San Francisco, CA 94105
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How to hire Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ann usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ann charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ann's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ann will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ann
Ann discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ann confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ann's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee
How much does it cost to hire Ann for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ann walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ann offer a free consultation?
Ann charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ann's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Ann's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in California typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ann gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ann take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Ann is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ann will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ann?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ann will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ann accepting new real estate clients right now?
Ann's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Ann handles real estate matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified real estate attorneys in that community.
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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