Nathan B. Lee

Partner

Nathan B. Lee, a partner with Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP, focuses his practice on civil litigation matters, including personal injury, insurance coverage, construction, real estate, and business-related disputes. Mr. Lee has particular expertise pertaining to asbestos issues. He also represents general contractors and subcontractors in construction-related claims. Mr. Lee has successfully litigated on behalf of numerous clients in civil proceedings, including through arbitration hearings as well as trials. He works closely with clients from case inception to resolution to obtain the best possible outcome.

Mr. Lee obtained a Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School where he received the Hon. Tom Bradley and Hon. Gilbert Lindsay Scholarship. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communications from the University of California, Davis. He is the recipient of the “Witkin Award for Academic Excellence” in Criminal Law.

He is admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court for the Central District and Northern District of California.

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of California
• San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Member
• Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (The CLM)

Legal Writings, Articles and Publications

• Article: “When Following Form Doesn’t Mean Following Form – Analyzing Excess Policy Language”
  Published by: American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Insurance Coverage Litigation
  Fall 2025

• Article: “’Wrongful Exhaustion’ – Challenging the Payment Decisions of Underlying Insurers”
  Published by: American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Insurance Coverage Litigation
  Spring 2022

• Article: “High Bar For Litigators Who Want to Compel In-Person Depositions”
  Published by: Claims Journal
  November 2021

• Article: “Protecting Companies and Consumers from Contaminated Food Claims”
  Published by: Tortsource – American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section
  Summer 2021

• Article: “Upgrade Your Remote Litigation Skills”
  Published by: CLM Magazine
  August 2021

• Article: “Recent Developments in Excess, Surplus Lines, and Reinsurance Law”
  Published by: American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal
  Spring 2021

• Article: “Insurance Coverage for Food Recall Lawsuits”
  Published: Risk Management Magazine
  August 2021

• Article: “Following Form: Deductibles vs. SIRs”
  Published: American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section – Excess, Surplus Lines And Reinsurance
  Spring 2020

• Article: “Ambiguities in Policy Language Results in Coverage for Attorney’s Fees Awards Against Insureds”
  Published: American Bar Association TIPS Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Newsletter
  Fall 2019

• Article: “The New Consumer Privacy Laws: What You Can Do Now To Comply”
  Published: Auto Success
  August 2019

• Article: “Best Methods for Setting Aside a Default Judgment”
  Published: Claims Journal
  October 2017

• Article: “Determining Loss of Earnings Claims During a Despondent Economy”
  Published: Claims Journal
  August 13, 2014