Atty. Lucy Sook-Ja Lee

Atty. Lucy Sook-Ja Lee

Lucy Sook-Ja Lee is a lawyer practicing tax, private wealth services, cross-border tax planning and 5 other areas of law. Lucy received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Lucy Sook-Ja Lee at a glance

Lucy Sook-Ja Lee is a trusts, criminal defense, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in New York (2002), District of Columbia (2006), and Connecticut District of Columbia Court of Appeals (2012). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Taxation, 2005) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1998). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), 2001-Present •International Bar Association, 2014-Present •American Bar Association, Tax Section, 2001-Present •NY State Bar Association, 2002-Present •D, C, and Its main goal is to promote and improve the common professional and business interest of Korean-American lawyers and others in the legal field. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lucy Sook-Ja Lee is a lawyer practicing tax, private wealth services, cross-border tax planning and 5 other areas of law
  • Lucy received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Lucy practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Lucy Sook-Ja Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lucy Sook-Ja Lee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Lucy Sook-Ja Lee is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Lucy Sook-Ja Lee is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

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

Lucy Sook-Ja Lee is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lucy Sook-Ja Lee

Where is Lucy Sook-Ja Lee's law office located?
Lucy Sook-Ja Lee's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lucy Sook-Ja Lee handle?
Lucy Sook-Ja Lee focuses on trusts, criminal defense, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Lucy Sook-Ja Lee practiced law?
Lucy Sook-Ja Lee has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Lucy Sook-Ja Lee go to law school?
Lucy Sook-Ja Lee earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2005); (B.A., 1998).
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2005
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Connecticut District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2012

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