Eric Desmond Lee

Mr. Lee regularly defended public entities in complex civil litigation matters before State and Federal courts in New Jersey. Mr. Lee also represented clients in litigation matters such as personal injury, criminal, immigration, and land use.

Prior to his career in private practice, Mr. Lee served as an Assistant Prosecutor at the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Mr. Lee began in the Domestic Violence Unit before joining the Trial Team. Mr. Lee prosecuted cases charging indictable offenses, disorderly person offenses, and violations of domestic violence restraining orders. Additionally, Mr. Lee presented cases before the grand jury, conducted plea negotiations, and participated in criminal investigations.

Before joining the Prosecutor's office, Mr. Lee served as law clerk to the Honorable Michael A. Petrolle, J.S.C., and the Honorable Alfonse J. Cifelli, J.S.C., in the Superior Court in Essex County--Criminal Division.

Mr. Lee received his Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Maine--Orono. While at Maine, Mr. Lee was a full scholarship athlete on the university's football team and in 2009 was a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. The trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for their academic success, football performance, and exemplary leadership. Thereafter in 2013, Mr. Lee earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Centenary University.

Mr. Lee received his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Lee appeared as a student attorney in the inaugural criminal defense clinic. Since graduating law school, Mr. Lee volunteers as a mentor with the law school's Office of Career Services.