Atty. Alexander D. Lee

Atty. Alexander D. Lee

Alexander D. Lee, Esq., is tasked with furthering the firm’s mission to provide the highest quality legal services to clients.

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Profile Summary

About Alexander D. Lee at a glance

Alexander D. Lee is a tax attorney based in Glendale, California, practicing at Ascendant LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association, New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, California, The State Bar of California, and Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Emory University (J.D., 2008) and Rutgers (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Serands clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Alexander D. Lee, Esq., is tasked with furthering the firm’s mission to provide the highest quality legal services to clients
  • Alex has a multi-state practice that focuses on tax, trust and estates
  • Alex advises clients on domestic and international tax matters, including tax planning with respect to their structures, transactions, and estate planning matters
  • He has experience advising on issues relating to tax deferral strategies, tax treaties, pre-immigration planning for foreigners moving to the U.S., expatriation planning, tax planning for foreign companies doing business in the U.S., and both domestic and non-resident alien estate planning
  • As a testament to his knowledge and experience, he is regularly invited to speak at seminars sponsored by large financial institutions, including New York Life, Prudential AXA, MetLife, and Mass Mutual, as well as, the Korean American CPA Association
  • He is a graduate of Rutgers University and Emory Law School and served as an intern for the U.S
  • Securities and Exchange Commission prior to being admitted to the State Bar Associations of California, New York, New Jersey, and Washington

Practice Areas Explained

Alexander D. Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alexander D. Lee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Glendale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alexander D. Lee

Where is Alexander D. Lee's law office located?
Alexander D. Lee's law practice is located in Glendale, California. The firm is Ascendant LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alexander D. Lee handle?
Alexander D. Lee focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Alexander D. Lee go to law school?
Alexander D. Lee earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Alexander D. Lee for a consultation?
You can contact Alexander D. Lee directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alexander D. Lee received?
Alexander D. Lee's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 2008
B.A.
Rutgers
- 2001

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
California, The State Bar of California
Washington, Washington State Bar Association

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