Jae W. Lee

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Jae W. Lee: Attorney with Drohan Lee LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Jae W. Lee is a key leader at Drohan Lee, serving on the Management Committee and heading up the firm’s Tax Practice Group. He’s the kind of advisor who truly understands the nuts and bolts of corporate structuring and public finance. With an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU and a background that includes founding his own firm before merging into DL, Jae brings a high level of sophistication to every deal. He works with everyone from privately-held businesses to high-net-worth families, helping them navigate the complexities of M&A and cross-border transactions. Beyond the private sector, he also leads the firm’s public finance work, representing municipal bond issuers and underwriters. Jae is also deeply committed to the Asian American community, frequently dedicating his time to fundraising for charities and supporting political candidates. Whether he’s advising on a partnership structure or collaborating with government agencies on structured finance, Jae combines sharp technical tax knowledge with a real-world understanding of how business gets done. He’s a veteran advocate who knows exactly how to protect a client’s bottom line while keeping an eye on their long-term objectives.

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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Banking Law
  • Taxation
  • Partnership Law
  • Partnership Law
  • Corporate Commercial Law
  • Corporate Commercial Law
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Law
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Income Tax
  • Tax Planning

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Dartmouth College, B.A., 1991
Law School Attended:
Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1996; New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1997
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, New York
Memberships:
New York State and American Bar Associations.
Languages:
Korean
ISLN:
912271796

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (7 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/05/18 in Corporate Commercial Law

    See my prior comments.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/05/18 in Taxation

    Such is the confidence I have in Jae Lee that when I left the law firm world and went in-house, I referred my valued clients (who were also personal friends based on my professional relationship) to Mr. Lee, and many of them engaged him to their grea... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/24/17 in Taxation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 12/22/17 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 12/22/17 in Taxation

    Jae is a very smart, very talented lawyer. He is curious and always looking to furthe develop his skills and knowledge base.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/22/17 in Taxation

    Jae is an excellent attorney with expertise in taxation, real estate and general corporate matters. He's a great advisor and advocate...highly recommended.

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Counsel on 01/02/18 in Public Finance

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (6 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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