Roosevelt Jean, Esq., is the firm’s owner and founding member.  He is a New York and New Jersey litigator who has prepared hundreds of cases for trial and obtained numerous successful jury verdicts and resolutions. Roosevelt graduated from Syracuse University College of Law, where he began honing his litigation skills in the elite Moot Court Trial Advocacy program – becoming a finalist in National Trial Competitions hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA), National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA). 

Formerly a civil litigation partner at the New York and New Jersey offices of a national defense firm, he now leverages his unique 18-year trial experience to advocate for plaintiffs in high-exposure catastrophic personal injury, labor & employment, and civil rights litigation.


Recognizing his extensive trial experience, the New Jersey Supreme Court has on three occasions designated him a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction shared by approximately 2% of New Jersey lawyers.

As a result of his early career accomplishments, the New Jersey Law Journal named Roosevelt to their “New Leaders of the Bar” list. Formerly known as “40 Under 40,” the list identifies a select group of distinguished young attorneys for their outstanding career achievements and contribution to the legal community through leadership in the bar. This honor followed his 2010, 2011, and 2013 designation by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as one of the New Jersey Super Lawyers® – “Rising Stars” in the field of general litigation.

In addition to his active practice, Roosevelt is deeply committed to public service. From 2010 – 2014, the New Jersey Supreme Court appointed him to the District IIA Ethics Committee, which investigates claims of unethical attorney conduct. The Mayor of the City of Englewood, NJ has appointed him to a 4-year term on the Planning Board, and he regularly partners with youth education organizations as a proud member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Englewood-Teaneck Alumni Chapter).

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Roosevelt Jean, Esq.

EDUCATION

  • Syracuse University College of Law, 2003 JD

  • Hunter College of the City University of College of Law, 1999 BA,
    Cum Laude

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • New York 

  • New Jersey

COURT ADMISSIONS

  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

NOTABLE CASES

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, 2010, 2015, 2020

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • Recognized by Thomson Reuters’ 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers®

  • New Jersey Law Journal’s “New Leaders of the Bar” list - formerly known as “40 Under 40.”

  • 2010, 2011, and 2013 designation by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as New Jersey Super Lawyers® - “Rising Stars” in the field of general litigation.

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