Mr. Hyeon Joon CHOI is a partner at DR & AJU LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Labor & Employment, Trial, Investigations, and General Civil Disputes & Domestic Litigation.
Mr. Choi believes that a proficient attorney must excel in all facets of their practice, extending beyond the courtroom. Accordingly, he dedicates himself to honing his expertise across all relevant domains. Through meticulous case analysis, he formulates solutions grounded in a nuanced understanding not only of the legal principles involved but also of the realities of the case and the intricacy behind it. His exceptional skill in evidence collection is particularly noteworthy.
Recognizing that litigation may not always be the optimal solution, Mr. Choi consistently explores ways to maximize profits and minimize damages for his clients while avoiding unnecessary escalation of disputes. By providing his clients with an objective explanation of the expected case trajectory and potential outcomes, he enables his clients to anticipate the progression of the case. Mr. Choi also formulates strategic approaches based on objective anticipation, achieving results that meet their satisfaction. This approach demonstrates a high success rate and a commendable level of client contentment.
Completed labor law training, Seoul Bar Association 7th Labor Law Research and Training Institute (2021)
Advisor, Association for Implementation of Advance Medical Directives (2019-Present)
Completed accounting training, Seoul Bar Association 6th Accounting Research and Training Institute (2019)
Member, Works Council for Protection of Underage Victims of Sinking of MV Sewol, Affiliate of the Office for Government Policy Coordination (2017-Present)
Attorney, Representatives of Victims of Artist Blacklist (2016-Present)
Advised an electric power corporation on a lawsuit involving confirmation of employee status (regarding the right to expect renewal of fixed-term contracts)
Advised a power technology company, a tire company, and a chemical company in multiple lawsuits involving confirmation of dispatched employees’ status
Advised an NH Hanaro distribution company, a trust company, and a hotel in multiple dismissal lawsuits involving the nullification confirmation of dismissals
Advised a chemical company, a medical center, and a security company in multiple wage lawsuits
Advised a medical college and a fire insurance company in a lawsuit related to the wage peak system
Advised the National Labor Relations Commission in a lawsuit involving the revocation of a retrial ruling related to the remedy of unfair labor practices
Advised various cases involving labor commissions
Advised clients on various petition cases involving labor offices regarding overdue wages
Represented a securities company in a lawsuit involving a breach of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act
Represented a mayor in a lawsuit involving a breach of the Public Official Election Act
Represented a client in a lawsuit involving alleging misconduct and violation of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act in relation to “parking transactions” between a fund manager and a securities broker
Represented a client in a lawsuit involving allegations of issuing false tax invoices, fraud, and embezzlement subsequent to receiving a substantial loan through a sham transaction
Represented an executive of a regional Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives in a lawsuit related to violations of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes (Crime of Private Financial Arrangement, etc.) and the Community Credit Cooperatives Act
Represented a pharmaceutical company in a lawsuit related to violations of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes (fraud)
Represented an executive of a vaccine pharmaceutical company in a lawsuit involving a breach of trust
Represented a construction company in a lawsuit involving a breach of the Act on the Improvement of Urban Areas and Residential Environments
Represented an asset management company in a case involving multiple property crimes, including breach of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes (embezzlement) and the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act, throughout the investigative process
Represented clients in seeking legal action against property crimes, such as embezzlement, breach of trust, and fraud
Represented a client in seeking legal action against habitual blackmailing, breach of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (defamation), and threats
Represented a student in a college admissions bribery case
Represented a client in a lawsuit involving a divorce claim and concurrently filed a guardianship petition hearing, with the other party (spouse) being the ward
Advised on a petition for full adoption of an underage victim of the sinking of MV Sewol
Advised on juvenile protection in a defamation case involving the violation of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection through social media
Advised on a divorce case where the property was large and subject to equitable distribution and the contribution of the wife (client) was held to be 80%
Advised on a claim to confirm the annulment of an adoption
Advised on various cases involving divorce claims, claims for return of legally secured portion of inheritance, petitions for equitable distribution of inherited property, guardianship petition hearings, claims for confirmation of biological parenthood, and juvenile protection
