About Benjamin
Benjamin Lee trained first as an economist and later as a lawyer. He earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2005 and completed his J.D. at American University in 2010. Those two fields of study inform a practical approach to legal problems, combining an eye for numbers with courtroom discipline.
After law school, Lee established himself in the practice of law across two jurisdictions. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and in California. Over the years he has handled matters that require both legal analysis and negotiation skills. He works with clients who face complex personal and financial questions during transitions.
Lee’s training in economics shapes how he evaluates financial aspects of family disputes. He pays attention to valuation, division of assets, and the fiscal implications of support arrangements. He also routinely addresses issues of child custody and parenting plans, recognizing that those questions hinge on more than legal doctrine. He aims to make the legal process clearer so clients can make informed decisions.
At Wellness Divorce APC, Lee combines courtroom experience with an interest in non-adversarial options when they are appropriate. He represents clients in contested proceedings and in negotiated settlements. His work includes drafting agreements, preparing court filings, and guiding clients through hearings. He tends to break complex problems into manageable steps and to present options in straightforward terms.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparation and steady under pressure. He has handled cases that required careful financial review and that demanded clear communication with family law judges. He often works with financial professionals and mental health specialists when cases involve substantial financial holdings or sensitive parenting issues.
Beyond individual cases, Lee keeps current on developments in family law across the jurisdictions where he is licensed. He attends continuing legal education and draws on changes in statutory and case law to advise clients about likely outcomes and timelines. That practical orientation informs the way he structures representation and client expectations.
He practices at Wellness Divorce APC, where he advises clients on divorce, custody, support and the financial issues that flow from family separation.
