Eric D. Lee

Eric D. Lee is an Associate in the litigation group at the Easton office. Eric concentrates his practice in defending private and public entities in complex civil litigation matters before State and Federal courts in New Jersey and New York. Eric also represents clients in matters involving personal injury, municipal law, land use, criminal law, and immigration.

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

Before joining the Prosecutor’s office, Eric 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.

Eric received his Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Maine in Orono. While at Maine, Eric 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, Eric earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Centenary University.

Eric received his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Eric 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.