Lee Whalen

Prior to his real estate career, Lee Whalen worked for six years with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as an attorney in the Division of Enforcement. Lee was responsible for handling investigations involving multi-million-dollar transactions. These investigations often involved complex negotiations. Although he no longer practices law, he gained valuable experience while he was with the federal government.

Lee worked at Touche Ross (now known as Deloitte Touche) as a tax consultant. He was responsible for preparing federal and state tax returns for corporations, co-ops, sole proprietorships, and individuals. During preparation of the returns, Lee often researched novel issues concerning the tax treatment of various actions. preparing federal and state tax returns for corporations, co-ops, sole proprietorships, and individuals. During preparation of the returns, Lee often researched novel issues concerning the tax treatment of various actions.

During the spring of 1991, Lee purchased a "fixer" in the Ballard area. Lee likes the Ballard area for its restaurants, views of Puget Sound and the Olympics, Golden Gardens, and Ballard's proximity to boating; particularly sailing.

Lee will work long and hard while helping you to locate the home that meets your needs. Once your home has been found, Lee's experience and training as an investigator, attorney, negotiator, and home remodeler equip him with the necessary tools for helping you to negotiate the best home purchase. He is thorough in his work and pays attention to details. When it comes to representing you, he will be there as if it were his own home he was buying or selling.