Overview

Lee Hess Jeansonne is a partner handling matters through Florida. Based in the Tampa office, he is an active member of the firm’s construction group.

Prior to joining WSHB, Lee was a special counsel with an international law firm in their construction litigation practice group, focusing on construction defect litigation. Lee was also an Assistant Public Defender in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. In his time at the Public Defender’s Office, he managed an average caseload of 150 cases and gained extensive courtroom experience including appearances in nine separate divisions and trying numerous cases to jury trials and verdict. He credits this experience with his comfort and prowess in navigating all aspects of nuance in litigated matters.

Lee graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law, where he was a member of the Criminal Law Society and the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Club.

Credentials

Education

  • Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2014)
  • Southeastern Louisiana University (B.A., 2011)

Licensed to Practice in

  • Florida

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Community

Memberships

  • Hillsborough Bar Association, Member

In the News

Honors & Recognitions

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognition for Construction Law and Litigation - Construction in Tampa, FL (2025 - 2026)
  • Florida Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2024 - 2026)
    • Top Rated Construction Litigation Attorney

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