Biography
Lee London, a Partner and Managing Attorney at Barasch & McGarry, stands at the forefront of the renowned law firm’s 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Practice. Hailing from Westchester, New York, Lee is a cum laude alumnus of both Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and Pace University School of Law. Passionate about advocating for first responders and survivors affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Lee has dedicated his life and career to this noble cause.
Under his adept leadership, Barasch & McGarry has successfully obtained over $3 billion in compensation for clients and families impacted by the 9/11 attacks. Lee’s unwavering commitment is further evidenced by his instrumental role in lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., where he championed for the permanent extension and full funding of the Victim Compensation Fund. Lee collaborates closely with diverse unions representing members from the FDNY, NYPD, DSNY, DOE, and numerous other trades.
A visionary in establishing and expanding the firm’s 9/11 Practice, Lee ensures the sustainability of Barasch & McGarry, enabling it to continue serving 9/11 victims for years to come. Known for his dynamic leadership, Lee spearheads the Outreach initiatives, Operational functions, and 9/11 VCF Legal Practice at Barasch & McGarry, setting a high standard of excellence within the firm and the legal community. Lee is dedicated to ensuring that every individual in the 9/11 community receives the benefits they deserve, and he is committed to ensuring that the younger generation “never forgets.”
- Syracuse University, Whitman School of Management, Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, 2009, cum laude
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, Juris Doctorate, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 2012, cum laude
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Top 30 Under 30
- Top 100 Attorneys Magazine
- Lee challenged the economic loss calculation of an ABC Television News Cameraman who was awarded $0 and, on appeal, the VCF increased his award to $857,173.
- A case where the VCF declared that a NYPD member’s kidney cancer was not 9/11 related because it was diagnosed in 2003, Lee successfully overturned this decision on appeal, which allowed his client to receive an award of $250,000.
- The VCF only awarded a NYPD office 50% of his lost earnings because they declared that he was disabled by non WTC-related illnesses. However, Lee appealed the decision and the VCF recalculated the claimants award, giving him 100% of his lost earnings, increasing the claimant’s award to $1,792,245.
- The VCF only awarded a construction worker 50% of his lost income because they found that he was primarily disabled by non-WTC related illnesses. However, on appeal, Lee successfully argued that this disabling condition was in fact 9/11 related, and the VCF recalculated his award, using a 100% disability attribution, resulting in a settlement of $877,479.
- On appeal, Lee successfully argued that a NYPD officer was totally and permanently disabled by her 9/11 related breast cancer, and the VCF increased her award to $1,876,557.
- After the VCF denied the economic loss claim for an office worker who returned to lower Manhattan in the aftermath of 9/11, Lee appealed the VCF’s application of policy and increased his client’s award from $0 to $581,078.
- ARG Webinar
- World Trade Center Health Program Webinar
- Pentagon Webinar
- Prostate Cancer Webinar
- ARG Webinar
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Webinar
- National Guard Outreach Event
- Fraternal Organization of Police Outreach Event
- NYPD Noble Society Outreach Event
- Multiple Myeloma Survivor’s Organization Outreach Event
- Department of Sanitation Outreach Event
