Ann Lee is an experienced trial attorney focused on real estate litigation. She represents owners, investors and landlords in a broad range of commercial property, lease and business disputes.
Her practice includes litigating matters involving breaches of lease agreements and purchase and sale agreements, shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and other claims arising from the ownership, management or operation of real property.
Ann has significant trial experience, including multiple jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations. She believes that preparing every case to prevail at trial is the most effective way to achieve favorable settlements and outcomes before trial.
Clients value Ann for her responsiveness, collaborative approach and sound judgment in navigating complex and sensitive matters.
Publications
Client Alert
California Supreme Court Affirms Alternative-Performance Cotenancy Clauses in Retail Leases
June 13, 2025
Article
Navigating Lease Disputes: Lessons from the Pandemic
August 19, 2024
Real estate litigation partner, Ann Lee, authored, "Navigating Lease Disputes: Lessons from the Pandemic" in Los Angeles Business Journal. Excerpt: As a real estate lawyer, I regularly advise clients about lease disputes. Some of the most difficult disputes are those no one anticipated or were not addressed in the lease. Considering risks at the outset and addressing them in your lease is the best way to protect your business.
News
Events
Community
KABA's 44th Annual Installation Dinner
April 25, 20246:00 PM
Omni Hotel Los Angeles
Brian H. Kang, Nicole Matsuda, Ann S. Lee, James Han, Michelle Mabugat, and Ryan Iwasaka
Industry Conference
Los Angeles Business Journal Real Estate Trends | The Office Conundrum
August 14, 20243:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sheraton Universal Hotel
Ann S. Lee