Decades of Proven Legal Experience

At the Legal Offices of James J. Lee, we bring an unwavering commitment to justice and legal excellence. James J. Lee, a seasoned attorney with an extensive background in civil litigation and appellate law, has dedicated his career to advocating for clients facing complex legal challenges. Raised in a family of legal professionals, he developed a strong sense of fairness and justice early on, values that continue to guide his legal practice today.

Education & Legal Training

• Santa Clara University School of Law – Juris Doctor, Recipient of the Huard Awards for Best Brief and Best Oral Advocate.
• University of California, Santa Cruz – Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with honors.
• James J. Lee further expanded his expertise through specialized training in arbitration and mediation:
• Nevada Supreme Court Certified Arbitrator – Serving in the Clark County District Court’s Mandatory Arbitration Program.
• Civil Mediation Training – Completed at the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law.

Bar Admissions & Professional Affiliations

James J. Lee is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada, James J. Lee is a distinguished member of:

• The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• American Bar Association
• Nevada Trial Lawyers Association
• Clark County Bar Association

Legal Experience & Areas of Practice

With a career spanning multiple decades, James J. Lee has built a reputation as a formidable litigator in both state and federal courts. His expertise encompasses a wide range of legal disciplines, including:

Notable Case Results

Lender Liability Cases

• Smith v. Sanwa Bank of California – Successfully secured a $3.8 million settlement for a transportation company defrauded by a leveraged buyout purchaser.
• Outside Plant v. Bank of America – Achieved a $1.9 million settlement for a fiber-optic contractor in a fraud and civil conspiracy case.
• Robert V. Jones Corporation v. Bank of America – Four-week jury trial resulted in a seven-figure settlement against a major financial institution for fraudulent lending practices.

Insurance Bad Faith Cases

• Harris v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. – Recovered $850,000 after proving systematic misinterpretation of no-fault insurance laws. The case led to significant policy changes across multiple states.
• Aspen v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. – Successfully litigated a claim where the insurer deliberately misrepresented policy terms, securing justice for the policyholder.

Employment Law & Workplace Discrimination

• Lind v. Sierra Health Services – Secured a $750,000 settlement for wrongful termination and FMLA retaliation.
• Mulhollan v. Sierra Health Services – Won a $615,000 judgment in a week-long bench trial, followed by an additional $181,000 in attorney’s fees.
• Guerin v. Smart City Networks – Recovered $495,000 for an employee in an ADA discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress case.

Personal Injury & General Litigation

• Confidential Case – Child Sexual Abuse Survivor – Successfully negotiated a seven-figure settlement just weeks before trial.
• Huhe v. Smith’s Food and Drug Center – Secured an $800,000 settlement in a premises liability case.
• Largest Inverse Condemnation Settlement in Nevada History – Served as co-counsel in an inverse condemnation case against a municipal entity, resulting in a record-breaking $38 million settlement.
• Lead counsel in over 60 foreclosure defense cases in Nevada, advocating against foreclosure fraud and breaches of the Nevada Unfair Business Practices Act

Dedicated to Justice & Client Advocacy

At the Legal Offices of James J. Lee, we believe that every client deserves a strong legal advocate dedicated to pursuing justice. James J. Lee provides strategic, client-focused representation that delivers results.

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