Alex Lee joined Einhorn Barbarito as an associate in 2017. He is an experienced litigator who regularly appears in New Jersey and New York State and Federal Courts. Whether representing a client through commercial litigation or an employment-related matter, Alex tailors his work to his client’s needs from start to finish. Analytical and determined, Alex concentrates his practice in three main areas: employment law, closely held business/corporate law, and commercial litigation. His multidisciplinary efforts allow him to design and implement practical approaches to challenging and often unique client situations across a variety of areas. He has a diverse client base of individuals, businesses, employees, and employers, and their unique and often complex legal needs receive his careful attention at each turn. In all respects, Alex’s approach is to provide objective counsel based on knowledge and experience to help clients across all areas of his practice achieve a practical solution.
Alex is experienced on both sides of the litigation table, he handles matters involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NJLAD, CEPA, NYHRL, and NYCHRL. He has successfully negotiated favorable settlements in numerous matters involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, and hostile work environment.
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Honors & Accolades
Alex has been recognized by the following:
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2021-2025
- Commercial Litigation, 2021-2025
- Corporate Law, 2021-2025
- Labor and Employment Law – Management, 2021-2025
- Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers®
- New Jersey Rising Stars: 2021–2023
Professional Affiliations
- Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
- Member, Morris County Bar Association
Experience
Reported Decisions
- Demarquet v. Roque, 2017 WL 5507938 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2017)(New Jersey Appellate decision allowing employment discrimination and retaliation claims under New Jersey Civil Rights Act to proceed to trial)
- Suco v. Loving Care Agency, Inc., 2016 WL 6440652 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2016) (New Jersey Appellate decision confirming favorable jury verdict as to employment discrimination claims under New Jersey Law Against Discrimination)
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Articles
News
- Law360 Quotes Alex Lee on New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights
- 29 Einhorn Barbarito Lawyers Included in 2025 Best Lawyers® Lists
- 23 Einhorn Barbarito Lawyers Included in 2024 Best Lawyers® Lists
- Alex Lee Quoted about Title VII in Bloomberg Law article “Offensive Music Ruling Guts ‘Equal Opportunity Harasser’ Theory”
- Twenty-Six Einhorn Barbarito Lawyers Included in 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- Alex Lee Quoted in SHRM Article on how HR Departments Can Help Prevent the Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
- 16 Einhorn Barbarito Lawyers Included in 2023 Best Lawyers® Lists
- Twenty-One Einhorn Barbarito Lawyers Included in 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- 18 Einhorn Barbarito Lawyers Included in 2022 Best Lawyers® Lists
- Twenty-Three Einhorn Barbarito Attorneys Named To The 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- 5 Einhorn Barbarito Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
- Alex Lee Quoted In NJ.com Article, “I’m a teacher and I can’t go back to the classroom. What are my options?”
- Alex Lee Quoted In NJ.com Article, “Can I get unemployment benefits if I’m fired from my job?”
- Alex Lee Quoted in NJ.com Article, “My Company Reopened. Can I Collect Unemployment If I refuse To Go Back?”
- Alex Lee Quoted in Part B News Article, “Be Careful Of HHS’ Terms And Conditions Behind Your Provider Relief Payment.”
- Timothy Ford and Alex Lee Featured In Paint Magazine, “COVID-19: A Changing Legal Landscape”
- Einhorn Barbarito Welcomes Five New Associates