Atty. Jae W. Lee

Atty. Jae W. Lee

Jae W. Lee, Partner, is a member of the firm’s Management Committee and heads DL’s Tax Practice Group.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Jae W. Lee at a glance

Jae W. Lee is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Drohan Lee LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1998). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D. New, 1996) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jae W. Lee, Partner, is a member of the firm’s Management Committee and heads DL’s Tax Practice Group
  • His primary areas of practice include taxation, corporate structuring, governance and transactions and public finance
  • Mr. Lee was an associate at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, LLP before founding Lee & Kelley in 2000, where he remained until that firm’s merger into DL
  • He graduated with honors from Dartmouth College in 1991, Fordham University School of Law in 1996 and New York University School of Law with a Master of Laws in Taxation in 1997
  • Mr. Lee’s expertise includes tax advice regarding corporate and partnership structuring, mergers and acquisition, cross-border transactions and private offerings
  • Mr. Lee works extensively with privately-held companies in a variety of industries as well as with high net-worth individuals and families
  • In addition, Mr. Lee heads the firm’s public finance practice which includes representation of municipal bond issuers and underwriters
  • Mr. Lee also works extensively with majority-owned law firms in joint representation of governmental agencies in a variety of matters, including structured finance transactions
  • Mr. Lee is an active member of the Asian American community and is involved in fund raising for various Asian American charities as well as political candidates

Practice Areas Explained

Jae W. Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jae W. Lee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Jae W. Lee's law office located?
Jae W. Lee's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Drohan Lee LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jae W. Lee handle?
Jae W. Lee focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jae W. Lee practiced law?
Jae W. Lee has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Jae W. Lee go to law school?
Jae W. Lee earned their education at (J.D. New, 1996); (B.A., 1991).
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What awards or recognition has Jae W. Lee received?
Jae W. Lee's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D. New
Fordham University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998

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