About Richard James
Richard James Lee is a attorney with over 40 years of experience in private practice — He is the founding partner of Richard J. Lee Law Group, P.C., located in Oakland, California. The firm specializes in estate planning, probate, trust administration. Business law, serving clients that includes families, business owners, and nonprofit organizations. Mr.
Lee earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1974. Prior to that, he graduated with honors and distinction from Stanford University in 1969, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. In 1974, he was admitted to the State Bar of California, where he remains an active member in good standing. His practice areas encompass estate planning, probate, trust administration, and business law. He is a California State Bar Certified Specialist in estate planning, probate, and trust law.
Mr. Lee has been actively involved in the arts and nonprofit sectors. He helped establish the Film Arts Foundation in 1976 and served as its counsel until 2008, assisting in transitioning its services to SFFilm. He was also among the first panel members of California Lawyers for the Arts and continues to serve on the panel. He is a member of the California Lawyers Association, Trusts and Estates Section.
Mr. Lee's office is located at 11 Embarcadero West, Suite 140, Oakland, CA 94607-4543. He can be reached by phone at 510-272-0200 or via email at rjl@rjleelaw.com.
