Justin V. Lee
Practice Areas
Experience
- Aviation
- Business Litigation
- Copyrights
- Elections & Campaign Finance
- Energy Litigation
- Entertainment, Digital, & Sports
- Insurance
- Product Liability
Biography
Justin V. Lee is a skilled trial lawyer and creative problem solver who represents a wide array of U.S.-based and international clients. An East Texas native and military veteran, Justin understands the value of an individualized approach to conflict resolution in order to achieve an efficient and successful resolution to each dispute.
Justin has represented entities and individuals across a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, aviation, real estate, energy, financial services, and technology infrastructure. He has extensive experience in all phases of the dispute resolution process, such as jury trials, agency appeals, and pre-suit negotiations. His practice experience includes commercial disputes, nuisance claims, product liability defense, and providing guidance on elections and campaign finance.
Prior to joining Jackson Walker, Justin served as a helicopter pilot in the United States Army—logging more than 1,500 flight hours and over 600 hours of combat time—and worked on the staff for a Member of the United States Congress. He deployed twice to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, to Pakistan for humanitarian relief operations, and was an instructor pilot in the Boeing CH-47 “Chinook” helicopter.
Justin remains committed to service through his involvement in the local community by serving on the boards of various non-profits. Justin and his wife, Christy, have two sons who Justin coaches in lacrosse.
Education
B.S., Texas A&M University
J.D., cum laude, SMU Dedman School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
Texas County and District Courts
Representative Matters
- Served as lead counsel in a jury trial involving a dispute between members of a limited liability company. Obtained a directed verdict at the conclusion of evidence, dismissing two of the four defendants and dismissing claims for conversion, fraud, theft of services, and declaratory relief against the remaining defendants.
- Successfully represented a limited partner in a jury trial involving claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud.
- Successfully defended a manufacturer in a jury trial involving claims for breach of contract.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a major airline on a personal injury claim.
- Obtained dismissal of a foreign manufacturer from a product liability lawsuit involving an offshore helicopter crash.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a manufacturer on claims for fraud and violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- Obtained dismissal of an out-of-state aircraft fuel provider from a personal injury lawsuit involving an airplane crash in Central Texas.
- Obtained judgment for damages on behalf of a Part 135 charter flight company for nonpayment of services.
- Successfully represented a Part 142 flight training center in an appeal from an FAA order before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Successfully represented a worldwide manufacturer of helicopter engines in three wrongful death lawsuits. The Court of Appeals of North Carolina dismissed the client from the case for lack of personal jurisdiction.
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2022-2025
- Commercial Litigation, 2022-2025
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2025
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2022-2024
- Recognized at EAA’s The Gathering for service as a pilot and commander of an Army helicopter unit in Afghanistan, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), 2018
- Author, “An Enduring Legacy of Service,” The Texas Lawbook (2022)
- Author, “Recent Developments in Aviation Law,” 83 Journal of Air Law and Commerce 193 (2018)
- Speaker, “Recent Developments in Aviation Law,” 52nd Annual SMU Air Law Symposium, Irving, Texas (April 5, 2018)
- Speaker, “Plot Your Course: How to Avoid Pre-Suit Issues,” ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Aviation and Space Law Conference, Washington, D.C. (October 25, 2019)
- Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, Board of Directors (2021-present)
- Chair (2025)
- Vice Chair (2024)
- Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Training Advisory Board (2023-present)
- Rockwall & Heath Lacrosse, Inc., Board of Directors (2018-2021, 2022-present)
- President (2020-2021; 2024-present)
- Vice President (2019-2020; 2023-2024)
- J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, Board of Management (2017-2024)
- Chairman (2022-2023)
December 16, 2024
Newsletters
JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – December 2024
View Jackson Walker’s December 2024 Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
November 12, 2024
Podcasts
Veteran Justin Lee on Lessons Learned from the US Army
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~6 minutes
In this episode, Justin Lee discusses his military service and the profound impact his service has had on shaping his legal career.
August 15, 2024
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
March 21, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates 2024 Texas Rising Stars
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less as “Rising Stars.”
February 12, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Announces Election of 5 Attorneys to Partnership
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the election of 5 attorneys to the firm’s partnership.
August 17, 2023
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
March 23, 2023
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2023 Texas Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 63 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2023 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list, which recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less.
November 11, 2022
Spotlight
Justin Lee, An Enduring Legacy of Service
In honor of Veterans Day, Justin V. Lee shared his story as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot in Pakistan and Afghanistan and his continued commitment to service.
Practice Experience
Representative Matters
- Served as lead counsel in a jury trial involving a dispute between members of a limited liability company. Obtained a directed verdict at the conclusion of evidence, dismissing two of the four defendants and dismissing claims for conversion, fraud, theft of services, and declaratory relief against the remaining defendants.
- Successfully represented a limited partner in a jury trial involving claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud.
- Successfully defended a manufacturer in a jury trial involving claims for breach of contract.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a major airline on a personal injury claim.
- Obtained dismissal of a foreign manufacturer from a product liability lawsuit involving an offshore helicopter crash.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a manufacturer on claims for fraud and violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- Obtained dismissal of an out-of-state aircraft fuel provider from a personal injury lawsuit involving an airplane crash in Central Texas.
- Obtained judgment for damages on behalf of a Part 135 charter flight company for nonpayment of services.
- Successfully represented a Part 142 flight training center in an appeal from an FAA order before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Successfully represented a worldwide manufacturer of helicopter engines in three wrongful death lawsuits. The Court of Appeals of North Carolina dismissed the client from the case for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Recognition & Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2022-2025
- Commercial Litigation, 2022-2025
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2025
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2022-2024
- Recognized at EAA’s The Gathering for service as a pilot and commander of an Army helicopter unit in Afghanistan, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), 2018
Publications & Speeches
- Author, “An Enduring Legacy of Service,” The Texas Lawbook (2022)
- Author, “Recent Developments in Aviation Law,” 83 Journal of Air Law and Commerce 193 (2018)
- Speaker, “Recent Developments in Aviation Law,” 52nd Annual SMU Air Law Symposium, Irving, Texas (April 5, 2018)
- Speaker, “Plot Your Course: How to Avoid Pre-Suit Issues,” ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Aviation and Space Law Conference, Washington, D.C. (October 25, 2019)
Community Involvement
- Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, Board of Directors (2021-present)
- Chair (2025)
- Vice Chair (2024)
- Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Training Advisory Board (2023-present)
- Rockwall & Heath Lacrosse, Inc., Board of Directors (2018-2021, 2022-present)
- President (2020-2021; 2024-present)
- Vice President (2019-2020; 2023-2024)
- J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, Board of Management (2017-2024)
- Chairman (2022-2023)