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Roosevelt Jean, Esq.
A seasoned & polished New York and New Jersey federal and state litigator, Roosevelt has prepared hundreds of cases for trial and obtained numerous successful jury verdicts and favorable resolutions for his clients. Roosevelt regularly litigates high exposure cases arising out of complex civil litigation, labor & employment, civil rights, professional liability, catastrophic personal injury, products liability, and other commercial litigation.
Formerly a civil litigation partner at a national defense firm in their New York & New Jersey offices, Roosevelt is uniquely qualified to provide zealous advocacy and sound counsel to his clients.
Notable recent litigation success includes:
★ $600,000 trial recovery for excessive force victim;
★ $400,000 settlement for client suffering lumbar herniated discs & pinch nerves - resulting in lumbar laminotomy & discectomy surgical repair;
★ $100,000 trial settlement (full insurance policy) for personal injury victim after a successful trial cross-examination of expert Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon;
★ More than 1-year salary compensation recovered for sexual harassment/ race discrimination victim in a confidential in pre-suit settlement;
★ Re-Certification by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney - an honor shared by approximately 2% of New Jersey lawyers;
★ 2010, 2011, and 2013 designation by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as New Jersey Super Lawyers® - “Rising Stars” in the field of general litigation.
Equally committed to public service, Roosevelt’s additional professional pursuits include:
★ Currently serving 4-Year mayoral appointment on the Englewood New Jersey Planning Board;
★ Currently spearheading numerous public service projects as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Englewood-Teaneck Alumni Chapter);
★ From 2010-2014, served a 4-year appointment to the District IIA Ethics Committee, which investigates and prosecutes claims of unethical attorney conduct.
Specialties: Commercial Litigation; Labor and Employment Litigation; Personal Injury