Los Angeles Employment Law Attorney

Dan Lee brings extensive experience to the legal arena as a seasoned trial attorney, boasting a record of serving as first chair in over 20 jury trials and 30 bench trials. His trial prowess spans across state and federal courts in Illinois, California, and the District of Columbia, reflecting a diverse and comprehensive legal background. Additionally, Mr. Lee holds certification as a mediator, further contributing to his multifaceted skill set. Mr. Lee's primary focus includes employment and labor law, business and commercial litigation, corporate law, church property and governance disputes, Korean business and litigation, as well as representing the news media in defamation cases. His clientele encompasses both employers and employees, and he has navigated labor disputes involving wage claims, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and violations of state and federal labor laws, handling numerous class actions. Mr. Lee has successfully tried complex business and commercial litigations, addressing issues such as breach of contract, fiduciary duty, brokers, partnership disputes, misrepresentation, fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, and defamation. Mr. Lee is acknowledged as a prominent trial attorney for property and governance disputes within both civil and ecclesiastical courts. With over 12 years of experience, he has served as the outside general counsel for Korea Daily, a leading Korean language newspaper in the U.S., demonstrating his commitment to providing legal counsel in media-related matters. Actively involved in the Korean-American community, Mr. Lee has established a reputation as a dedicated and influential figure.

Education

• Depaul University College of Law, J.D., 2006
• Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Ph.D., 1994
• Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Div., 1990
• Baylor University, M.A., 1987
• Baylor University, B.A., 1986

Bar Associations

• State Bar of California
• Illinois State Bar Association
• District of Columbia Bar Association

Associations

• Federal Trial Bar - Member

Languages

• English
• Korean

Practice Areas

• Business and Commercial Law
• Business Organizations
• Contracts
• Employment Law
• Labor Law

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