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Yuan-Sea Lee, IP Attorney in San Francisco, California

Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on IP, Litigation, and Real Estate

Dir. of IP Litig.

San Francisco, CA

Practicing ip in San Francisco since 2003.

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Yuan-Sea Lee is a dir. of ip litig. based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on IP, Litigation, and Real Estate. Yuan-Sea has over 23 years of legal experience.

Based in
San Francisco, CA
Experience
over 23 years
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IP · Litigation · Real Estate
  • Handles IP, Litigation, and Real Estate matters from San Francisco, CA.
  • Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Yuan-Sea Lee: Yuan-Sea Lee is a dir. of ip litig. based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on IP, Litigation, and Real Estate. Yuan-Sea has over 23 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Yuan-Sea takes on

Yuan-Sea concentrates on ip, litigation, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Yuan-Sea handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in San Francisco, California

Yuan-Sea takes ip 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 Yuan-Sea agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Francisco, California

Yuan-Sea takes litigation 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 Yuan-Sea agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in San Francisco, California

Yuan-Sea 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 Yuan-Sea agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Yuan-Sea Lee — ip lawyer in San Francisco

Yuan-Sea Lee is a dir. of ip litig. based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on IP, Litigation, and Real Estate. Yuan-Sea has over 23 years of legal experience.

Yuan-Sea Lee is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law. Yuan-Sea received a degree from Fordham University School of Law, New York NY, and has been licensed for 23 years. Yuan-Sea practices in San Francisco, CA.

Working with Yuan-Sea on a ip matter

Yuan-Sea Lee is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law. Yuan-Sea received a degree from Fordham University School of Law, New York NY, and has been licensed for 23 years. Yuan-Sea practices in San Francisco, CA.

Clients Yuan-Sea works with

Yuan-Sea reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip, litigation, and real estate matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Fordham University School of Law

    J.D. · 2002

  • Fordham University School of Law, New York NY Harvard University

    A.B. Physical · 1998

Jurisdictions

Yuan-Sea's state bar admissions

  • California U.S. Cour

    2009 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2003 · ACTIVE

Yuan-Sea studied at J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and A.B. Physical in Fordham University School of Law, New York NY Harvard University.

Law school and academic background

Yuan-Sea completed J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and A.B. Physical in Fordham University School of Law, New York NY Harvard University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Yuan-Sea runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Yuan-Sea Lee's office in San Francisco

Yuan-Sea's primary office is at 239 Brannan St Unit 8 D, San Francisco, CA, 94107-4079. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

239 Brannan St Unit 8 D

San Francisco, CA 94107-4079

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Hiring guide

How to hire Yuan-Sea Lee — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Yuan-Sea usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Yuan-Sea charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Yuan-Sea'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; Yuan-Sea will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in San Francisco, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip 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 Yuan-Sea

Yuan-Sea discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip 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. Yuan-Sea confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Yuan-Sea's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Yuan-Sea Lee

  • How much does it cost to hire Yuan-Sea for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Yuan-Sea walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Yuan-Sea offer a free consultation?

    Yuan-Sea charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Yuan-Sea's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Yuan-Sea's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in California typically take?

    Simple ip 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. Yuan-Sea gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Yuan-Sea take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?

    Yuan-Sea 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 — Yuan-Sea 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 Yuan-Sea?

    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. Yuan-Sea will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Yuan-Sea accepting new ip clients right now?

    Yuan-Sea's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

IP attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California

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