Attorney Jae E. Lee

Jae E. Lee is the managing partner of our law firm. Ms. Lee has handled thousands of claims for damages in automobile and slip/trip and fall accidents, including claims against commercial, public and governmental entities. She has secured millions of dollars in recovery of damages on behalf of her clients over the span of almost 30 years, as she is dedicated and committed to helping her clients achieve maximum recovery and relief. Ms. Lee invests in her clients’ cases, utilizing first-rate demonstrative evidence, investigation tools, trial material and advancing the costs of litigation and experts.

Speaks: English, Korean, Spanish, Russian & Ukranian

From Immigrant Child to Advocate for the Injured

Attorney Jae E. Lee’s path to becoming a personal injury lawyer began long before law school. As a young immigrant helping her parents navigate language barriers at the DMV, insurance offices, and countless other institutions, she learned the power of advocacy firsthand. Those early experiences translating and fighting for her family shaped her understanding that vulnerable people need someone in their corner who will stand up to bureaucracy and indifference.

That childhood experience turned into a 30-year career built on one core belief: injured people deserve fierce representation from someone who genuinely cares about their outcome. We don’t just file paperwork and collect fees. We invest in our clients’ cases with top-tier demonstrative evidence, thorough investigation tools, quality trial materials, and by advancing the costs of litigation and experts when needed.

Why Choose Jae Lee Law

Finding an attorney who truly puts your interests first can feel impossible. Too many injury victims hire lawyers who prioritize their own bottom line, collect their contingency fees, and leave clients drowning in unpaid medical bills and unresolved claims. You deserve better than becoming a case number at a firm where principals barely oversee the work and staff treat you like an afterthought.

Our attorneys understand what it means to fight for injured people because we’ve built our practice on a simple principle: you already suffered harm from someone else’s actions, and you should never suffer again at the hands of your own lawyer. With nearly 30 years of experience and millions recovered for our clients, we provide the hands-on representation that personal injury victims need during the most difficult moments of their lives.

Boutique Firm Service, Not Assembly Line Justice

Our Fort Lee office maintains a staff of eight lawyers and 25 team members, which gives us a significant advantage over mega-firms where you might never speak to the attorney whose name is on your file. When you hire us, you’re hiring an entire dedicated team that knows your case inside and out. We’re available when you need us. You can walk in anytime, make an appointment anytime, and actually speak with the people handling your case.

The difference shows up in the results. We’ve taken cases from large firms that missed critical details, like one where another firm thought the defendant’s insurance policy limits were only $25,000 when it was actually $25,000 plus $1 million. We’ve also sued lawyers who took advantage of their own clients. In one case, a woman’s original attorney settled her case for $300,000 but structured the disbursement so poorly that after paying medical liens and other expenses with high interest, she received just $29,000. After two more attorneys failed her, she came to us. We sued her original lawyer and recovered an additional $175,000 for her, even though she had already signed a release.

Managing Every Aspect of Your Recovery

Most motor vehicle accident cases involve significant medical treatment, and those bills can be overwhelming. Having worked in personal injury law in Northern New Jersey for three decades, we’ve built relationships with most of the doctors and hospitals in our area. This network allows us to coordinate your medical care and handle those bills as part of your case. Many firms just want their contingency fee and move on. We go further by making sure medical providers are paid appropriately, and you’re not left with surprise bills months after your case closes.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of people are injured in traffic crashes every year across the United States. When you’re dealing with insurance companies after a serious accident, you need someone who knows how medical billing works and can cut through the confusion. The medical profession makes billing deliberately complicated. It’s the only industry where you don’t know what you’re paying for until after you receive the service. We make sure you’re not taken advantage of during this vulnerable time.

Building Trust Through Transparency and Results

Most of our clients come to us through word of mouth, which tells you everything you need to know about how we treat people. We build trust by being available all the time, maintaining constant communication, and delivering results. The proof is in the outcome. When you’ve secured millions of dollars in recoveries over nearly 30 years, people notice. When former clients refer their family and friends to your firm, you know you’re doing something right.

We handle thousands of claims involving automobile accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other injury cases against commercial entities, public institutions, and governmental agencies. We’re multilingual, serving clients in English, Korean, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. But more importantly, we’re committed to making sure you understand every step of your case and feel confident in the decisions we’re making together. Trust matters in the attorney-client relationship. You should never feel in the dark about your own case.

Ready to Fight When Settlement Isn’t Enough

While many of our cases settle before trial, we’re always prepared to go to court if the opposing party refuses to offer reasonable compensation. Some attorneys talk about being trial lawyers but avoid the courthouse whenever possible. We mean it when we say we’ll fight for you. Our case results include settlements ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars, and those numbers represent real people who received the financial relief they needed to move forward with their lives.

Every case is different. We handle each one with the care and attention it deserves, whether it’s a straightforward rear-end collision or something involving government entities and legal technicalities. What matters most is that you receive fair compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. We don’t cut corners. We don’t rush to settle just to close files. We do what’s right for you.

Contact Jae Lee Law for Personal Injury Representation in Bergen County

When you’re injured and facing mounting medical bills, lost income, and an uncertain future, you need an attorney who will put your needs first. We’re not just responsive to your questions and concerns. We’re proactive in building your case and fighting for maximum compensation. Our boutique firm gives you access to experienced trial lawyers who actually know your name and understand the details of your situation, not a massive operation where you’re just another file in someone’s stack. Our Fort Lee office maintains a staff of eight lawyers and 25 team members with over 100 years of combined legal experience, led by Attorney Jae E. Lee, who is one of only 3% of New Jersey attorneys certified by the Supreme Court.

If you’ve been injured in Northern New Jersey and need representation from an attorney who will treat you with honesty, transparency, and respect, contact our office today to discuss your case. We serve clients throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Middlesex counties.