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.
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News
•Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint
Firm News, 1.1.25
•Florida’s Statute of Repose - Elimination of Stale Claims
Article, 1.7.22
Publications
•Florida Shortens Timeframe for Construction Defect Claims
Article, 5.11.23
•Florida Legislation Shortens Statute for Defect Claims
Case Updates, 2.6.23
In the News
•Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint
•Florida Shortens Timeframe for Construction Defect Claims
•Florida Legislation Shortens Statute for Defect Claims
•Florida’s Statute of Repose - Elimination of Stale Claims
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 - 2025)
•Top rated Construction Litigation Attorney