David S. Lee provides general counsel services to a wide array of clientele, including, without limitation, private equity funds, venture capitalists, a global farm-to-retail food conglomerate, various manufacturing and distribution facilities, real estate investment firms, accounting firms, cyber-security firms, physician-owned medical corporations, non-profit organizations, and some of the most prestigious restaurants in the San Diego community.

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Mr. Lee concentrates his legal practice in the areas of corporate formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and related investment activities, securities compliance, partnership matters, intellectual property, commercial and industrial real property acquisitions, corporate immigration policies (including EB-5, E-2, EB-13, L-1, H1-B, and related applications), employment policies, private and public bids, manufacturing and distribution matters, non-profit governance, restaurant licensing, anti-kickback counseling, and medical device registrations.

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Mr. Lee received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego. He received his juris doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law. Among his accolades, he has been named on Martindale Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, which is an exclusive directory of top-rated law firms voted by the legal community at large.

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With respect to litigation, Mr. Lee has managed various lawsuits, including the successful defense of various multimillion-dollar lawsuits regarding trademark infringement, breach of contract, fraud, and related business matters. He also provides expert witness services and internal company investigations. His acquisition deals range from $1,000,000.00 to $500,000,000.00. His private equity clients have capital in excess of $1,000,000,000.00.

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Mr. Lee sits on the board of various non-profit organizations and provides pro bono services to various community organizations. He is also a member of the prestigious Enright Inn of Court, the San Diego Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Korean American Bar Association, and the International Federation of Real Estate.

CONTACT

Our Office

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Manchester Financial Building

7979 Ivanhoe Ave. Ste. 260

La Jolla, CA 92037

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Telephone: (858) 456-3811

Facsimile: (858) 456-0690