Lee & Associates has announced the hiring of Michael Palazzone, Mendy Ruder and Willie Candler in the firm’s Atlanta office. All three will join the firm as associates.

Palazzone joins the team with five years of commercial real estate experience and a backround in investment analysis and financial services. He will focus on office leasing and tenant representation in the Midtown and Central Perimeter markets. Ruder will be working with Craig Viergever and Tyler Flemming, primarily pursuing tenant and landlord representation opportunities in the Northeast Atlanta Industrial Submarket. Candler will join the team as a Research Associate.

“While many commercial real estate firms are contracting, Lee Atlanta continues to grow by strategically adding brokers that have an advisory mindset and the ability to work through any obstacle to find the right solution for the client,” said David Howard, president and CEO at Lee & Associates Atlanta. “All three gentlemen’s commitment to join Lee & Associates Atlanta show our ability to continue to attract amazing talent in this time of uncertainty. Our entrepreneurial environment and top-notch support staff provide our agents with the right tools to support their clients. We look forward to having Michael, Mendy and Willie on the Lee Atlanta team.”