Aaron C. Lee

Founder & Managing Member

Professional Overview

Aaron C. Lee is the Founder and Managing Member of Aaron C. Lee Law Firm, PLLC. With a practice focused on real estate, business, and estate planning matters, Aaron advises individuals, families, investors, entrepreneurs, developers, and business owners throughout Texas.

Aaron is among a select group of Texas attorneys who are dual Board Certified in both Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Drawing on extensive experience representing buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords, tenants, developers, investors, and title companies, he provides practical and strategic guidance in transactions ranging from routine matters to complex, high-value deals.

In addition to his real estate practice, Aaron regularly assists business owners with entity formation, contract negotiations, asset and business acquisitions, company structuring, and succession planning. He also helps families preserve and transfer wealth through thoughtfully designed estate plans, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate administration, and trust funding strategies.

Clients value Aaron's ability to blend technical legal knowledge with practical business judgment. Whether guiding a first-time homebuyer, negotiating a commercial acquisition, advising on a business purchase, or helping a family create an estate plan, Aaron focuses on delivering clear advice, creative solutions, and efficient results.

Education

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2010

Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts in History, Magna Cum Laude, 2001

• Phi Beta Kappa
• Departmental Distinction in History

Bar Admissions & Professional Credentials

• State Bar of Texas, 2010
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas, 2011
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2011
• U.S. Tax Court, 2015
• Member, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
• Fellow, Texas Bar College
• Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2021
• Board Certified in Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2021

Areas of Practice

Real Estate

• Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales
• Residential Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales
• Development and Investment Transactions
• Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation
• Drafting Deeds and Other Various Real Estate Documents
• Title Review, Curative Matters & Title Insurance
• Commercial Real Estate Closings
• Residential Real Estate Closings

Business Law

• Business Formation & Governance
• Business Assets Purchases & Sales
• Business Stock Purchases & Sales
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Closings
• Operating Agreements, Partnership Agreements & Shareholder Agreements
• Commercial Contracts & Business Transactions

Estate Planning & Probate

• Wills & Trusts
• Revocable Living Trust Planning
• Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Trust Funding & Asset Transfer Planning
• Business Succession Planning

Philosophy

"Every legal matter represents an important milestone in a client's life, business, or investment journey. My role is to provide clear guidance, strategic insight, and practical solutions that help clients move forward with confidence. I believe the strongest attorney-client relationships are built on trust, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to helping clients achieve their long-term goals."

Community Involvement

Aaron is actively involved in the North Texas community and is committed to serving both his profession and his faith community. He currently serves as an Elder and board member of Korean Young Nak Presbyterian Church of Dallas and supports numerous charitable and community organizations throughout the DFW Metroplex.

His dedication to service reflects the same principles that guide his legal practice: stewardship, integrity, and a commitment to helping others build strong foundations for the future.

Personal Interests

Away from the office, Aaron enjoys traveling with his wife and family, discovering great restaurants, staying active through fitness and outdoor activities, and exploring new destinations. He is also an enthusiastic student of Texas barbecue and enjoys refining his skills as an aspiring pit master, where patience, precision, and attention to detail prove just as valuable as they are in the practice of law.