Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Real Estate Solutions in Irvine, CA
Founded in 1979, Lee & Associates has redefined commercial real estate services through its unique broker-owned structure. Each office operates under local market expertise while benefiting from nationwide resources, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions backed by over 45 years of industry experience. Our professionals combine cutting-edge technology with deep market intelligence to deliver superior brokerage, property management, and integrated services.As shareholders, our brokers prioritize client success through transparent collaboration and innovative strategies. With a presence across North America, we serve diverse clients from small businesses to institutional investors, maintaining a commitment to excellence recognized by decades of repeat business.
Services
Brokerage Services
Corporate Solutions
Data Centers
Healthcare Real Estate
Industrial
Investment Services
Land Development
Multifamily Housing
Office Properties
Retail
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We are North America's largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm
- Local market experts with 40+ years of industry experience
- Integrated services platform combining brokerage, property management, and advisory
- Shareholder-driven model aligning client and broker incentives
- Proven track record serving institutional clients since 1979
Services
Brokerage Services
Our brokerage services connect clients with commercial real estate opportunities across industrial, office, retail, and multifamily sectors. Local market experts leverage proprietary market intelligence to optimize transactions through strategic pricing, competitive analysis, and tailored negotiation strategies. With nationwide reach and local execution, we ensure clients achieve maximum value in property acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing activities.
Property Management
Comprehensive property management solutions focus on maximizing asset value through cost optimization and operational efficiency. Our services include lease administration, vendor management, financial reporting, and construction oversight. Certified professionals utilize advanced technology platforms to deliver transparent accounting and performance analytics while maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley standards for institutional clients.
Corporate Solutions
Tailored corporate real estate strategies address portfolio optimization and workplace innovation challenges. Services include strategic planning, lease accounting compliance, transaction management, and facilities optimization. Our team specializes in aligning real estate portfolios with business objectives through data-driven analysis and technology-enabled reporting systems that enhance decision-making capabilities for national and multinational clients.
Data Center Advisory
Specialized data center solutions focus on optimizing technology infrastructure requirements while minimizing total cost of ownership. Our advisory services cover site selection, colocation negotiations, disaster recovery planning, and cloud infrastructure acquisition. Professionals combine technical expertise with real estate market knowledge to deliver scalable, secure, and energy-efficient solutions that support mission-critical operations for enterprise clients.
Healthcare Real Estate
Dedicated healthcare real estate services cater to providers, investors, and landlords through conflict-free representation. Our advisors handle facility acquisitions, lease negotiations, development projects, and monetization strategies while maintaining compliance with industry-specific regulations. The team's expertise spans medical office buildings, specialty clinics, and healthcare system facilities, ensuring solutions that enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
People
Jeffrey Rinkov
Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey Rinkov leads Lee & Associates as CEO, leveraging extensive commercial real estate experience to drive strategic growth and operational excellence across North America. His leadership focuses on expanding the firm's integrated services platform while maintaining its broker-owned business model.
Mary Eckel
Director of Operations and Finance
Mary Eckel oversees operations and finance for Lee & Associates, ensuring efficient corporate governance and financial transparency. With deep industry expertise, she manages critical business functions while supporting the firm's growth initiatives and shareholder value creation strategies.
John Rickert
Director of Integrated Services
John Rickert leads integrated services initiatives, combining brokerage, property management, and construction expertise to deliver comprehensive solutions. As Cincinnati office president, he emphasizes technology adoption and client-focused service delivery to optimize real estate portfolio performance.
Chris Jacobson
Director of North America Healthcare Group
Chris Jacobson specializes in healthcare real estate advisory, representing providers and investors in complex transactions. His CCIM-certified expertise ensures strategic solutions for medical facilities, balancing operational requirements with investment objectives across North America.
David Newton
President of Lee & Associates West
David Newton serves as Western region president, guiding market expansion and client service excellence. His SIOR-certified leadership focuses on strengthening the firm's presence in key western markets while maintaining high standards of professional representation.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does Lee & Associates offer?
We provide brokerage, property management, corporate solutions, data center advisory, healthcare real estate services, and integrated construction management across North America.
How is Lee & Associates structured differently from other real estate firms?
Each office is owned and operated by local professionals who share in company profits and decision-making, creating alignment between client success and broker incentives.
What industries does Lee & Associates specialize in?
We serve industrial, office, retail, healthcare, multifamily, data center, and corporate real estate sectors with specialized expertise in each market segment.
How long has Lee & Associates been in business?
Since 1979, we've maintained continuous operation as a broker-owned commercial real estate firm with 45+ years of industry experience.
Does Lee & Associates offer financing solutions?
Yes, our Capital Advisory Group provides debt placement, equity financing, and structured finance solutions for commercial real estate projects nationwide.
How can I find a local Lee & Associates professional?
Visit our website to locate professionals by market or property type, or contact our corporate office for direct referrals to local experts.
