Atty. Joseph Lee Cole

Atty. Joseph Lee Cole

Joseph Lee Cole is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, business and 5 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Lee Cole at a glance

Joseph Lee Cole is a employment, business, real estate, tax, and environmental attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1981) and University of Southern California (B.S. Finance, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph Lee Cole is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, business and 5 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Joseph practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Lee Cole's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Joseph Lee Cole is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joseph Lee Cole is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Joseph Lee Cole is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

Joseph Lee Cole is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joseph Lee Cole is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

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 Santa Barbara 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 Joseph Lee Cole

Where is Joseph Lee Cole's law office located?
Joseph Lee Cole's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Lee Cole handle?
Joseph Lee Cole focuses on employment, business, real estate, tax, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joseph Lee Cole practiced law?
Joseph Lee Cole has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Joseph Lee Cole go to law school?
Joseph Lee Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S. Finance, 1978).
How can I contact Joseph Lee Cole for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph Lee Cole 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 Joseph Lee Cole received?
Joseph Lee Cole's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1981
B.S. Finance
University of Southern California
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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