Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Law Partner in Costa Mesa, CA
DeFrenza Lee is a dedicated law firm based in Orange County, California, specializing in real estate and commercial transactions. Our attorneys bring extensive experience in handling complex real estate matters, representing developers, investors, buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords, and tenants. We focus on delivering high-quality legal services with competitive pricing while maintaining a strong emphasis on personal client attention. Our practice areas include commercial leasing, development projects, purchase and sale transactions, and real estate financing. We are committed to resolving legal challenges efficiently, economically, and creatively, ensuring our clients receive tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.With a track record of building long-lasting client relationships, we prioritize transparency, professionalism, and results-driven representation. Our team combines legal expertise with a deep understanding of the real estate industry to provide strategic guidance in every transaction. Whether structuring lease agreements, negotiating development contracts, or facilitating property acquisitions, we strive to exceed client expectations through meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication. Our goal is to serve as a trusted legal partner for all real estate and commercial transaction needs in Orange County and beyond.
Services
Commercial Leasing
Development Projects
Purchase Transactions
Real Estate Financing
Highlights and features
- We have decades of combined experience in real estate law transactions.
- Our attorneys specialize in complex commercial leasing and property development.
- We provide competitive pricing without compromising legal expertise or service quality.
- We prioritize personalized client attention and transparent communication.
- We deliver creative solutions for acquisition, financing, and dispute resolution.
Services
Commercial Leasing
Our attorneys handle all aspects of commercial leasing, including office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use properties. We structure, negotiate, and document lease agreements while addressing zoning, environmental, and tax considerations. Our goal is to protect client interests while maintaining balanced landlord-tenant relationships through clear, enforceable contracts.
Development Projects
We assist developers with construction contracts, easement agreements, and CC&Rs for property development. Our services include reviewing recorded agreements, negotiating access rights, and ensuring enforceability of contractual obligations. We provide comprehensive legal support from project inception to completion for residential and commercial developments.
Purchase Transactions
We represent clients in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including multi-family housing, commercial properties, and industrial sites. Our services cover purchase agreement drafting, due diligence reviews, title examinations, and escrow coordination. We ensure smooth transactions while addressing zoning, environmental, and tax compliance requirements for buyers and sellers.
Real Estate Financing
Our firm handles secured and unsecured real estate financing for traditional and nontraditional lenders/borrowers. We structure acquisition loans, construction financing, and mezzanine loans while preparing loan documents, participation agreements, and security instruments. We represent clients in financing arrangements involving first liens, second liens, and seller carry-back transactions.
People
Marcello F. DeFrenza
Partner
Marcello F. DeFrenza brings extensive real estate law experience to complex transactions, focusing on commercial leasing and property development. He provides strategic legal counsel to developers and investors.
Lynn Lee
Partner
Lynn Lee specializes in real estate financing and acquisition transactions, representing lenders and borrowers in secured loan arrangements. She ensures clients receive tailored financial solutions for property investments.
Sara K. Frasco
Partner
Sara K. Frasco focuses on purchase and sale transactions for commercial properties, guiding clients through due diligence, contract negotiations, and closing procedures with attention to regulatory compliance.
Kelsey S. Schuchert
Associate
Kelsey S. Schuchert supports clients in property development agreements and lease negotiations, applying legal expertise to resolve complex transactional matters efficiently and effectively.
Michelena R. Anania
Senior Counsel
Michelena R. Anania provides legal guidance on real estate financing structures and contract enforceability, leveraging experience in commercial transactions to deliver practical solutions for clients.
Questions
What real estate law services do you offer?
We specialize in commercial leasing, development projects, property purchases/sales, and real estate financing for residential, industrial, and commercial properties.
Do you represent both landlords and tenants?
Yes, we provide legal representation for both landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, contract disputes, and property management matters.
How do you handle complex property development agreements?
Our attorneys draft and negotiate construction contracts, easement agreements, CC&Rs, and other documents required for property development projects.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Costa Mesa, we serve clients throughout Orange County and handle transactions across California.
Can you assist with real estate financing documentation?
Yes, we represent lenders and borrowers in acquisition, construction, and mezzanine financing, preparing all necessary transaction documents.
