Jennifer Mauer Lee

Jennifer Mauer Lee is a seasoned trial attorney with a strong background in civil litigation. She focuses on complex cases involving human trafficking, sexual assault, civil DWI claims, and personal injury disputes. With over fifteen years of experience, she regularly defends clients in cases that involve serious criminal elements brought through civil channels.

Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Texas Tech University in 2003. She later received her Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2006. During law school, she stood out through national mock trial teams and was invited into the National Order of Barristers, showcasing her early aptitude in litigation.

Jennifer began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Tom Green County, where she gained extensive trial experience handling serious felony matters. She now leverages that early criminal courtroom experience to defend schools, hotels, and businesses facing complex civil claims rooted in criminal allegations, including those under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

In addition to handling high-stakes injury and trafficking litigation, Jennifer has defended clients in dramatic trucking accidents, construction fatalities, and dram shop liability cases. Her notable successes include a defense verdict in federal court for a trucking case and prevailing in arbitration over alleged construction defects.

Jennifer is admitted to practice in Texas and in federal courts across multiple districts. She is active in professional circles, including the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and the Texas Association of Defense Counsel. She is a frequent speaker for Texas Bar CLE programs, often presenting on litigation strategies and developments in personal injury law.

Jennifer Mauer Lee’s accomplishments have earned her honors, such as recognition in D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas and the Rising Star selection by Super Lawyers. She remains dedicated to effective legal advocacy and advancing legal education across Texas.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas Tech University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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