LAWYER PROFILE
Lee Johnsey Jr.

Lee Johnsey Jr.

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Real Estate

Land Use & Zoning

Multifamily Real Estate

Career

Lee Johnsey focuses on the acquisition, development, ownership, management and disposition of real estate, unsecured and secured lending, corporate matters, gaming finance and operation, and tax sales. Lee regularly represents developers and equity investors in joint venture and tax credit transactions. He understands that clients are looking for solutions, and his experience allows him to structure deals to anticipate future issues and to assist clients with responding to any issues that do arise before they become problems. When problems do arise, Lee’s transactional and litigation experience uniquely positions him to view the big picture and nuances of an issue, and to counsel clients about the implications of a course of conduct. Lee understands that results are sometimes best achieved through litigation avoidance and others through litigation. Lee helps clients balance efficiency and desired results as he works through issues alongside them.

Professional Memberships

Alabama State Bar

American Bar Association

Alabama CCIM Chapter

Alabama Affordable Housing Association

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association

Key sectors

Property, Construction and InfrastructureFinancial Investors

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate - Alabama

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Lee Johnsey acts for developers and investors on matters ranging from redevelopment projects to various property and infrastructure investments, including in tax credit projects.

Strengths

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  • Lee is very knowledgeable and brings very good advice to the table.

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  • Lee's market and technical knowledge are critical to our success.

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  • Kee is a master at boiling things down to the crux of the issue and finding a common middle ground.

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Alabama

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