Business Litigation; Labor and Employment; Municipal

Mr. Young has represented plaintiffs and defendants in lawsuits inside and outside Texas. His diverse business litigation background includes breach of contract cases involving partnership disputes, employment cases, and real estate transactions, as well as business tort cases and issues. He has litigated complex cases concerning real estate development and acquisitions, large scale landlord-tenant issues, trademark and copyright infringement claims, and debtor/creditor relationships. In addition, Mr. Young has extensive experience in the automotive manufacturing industry, having handled large cost recovery cases involving defective assembly parts and recalls.

In addition to his business litigation practice, Mr. Young represents a number of Texas municipalities, principally in connection with labor and employment arbitrations and lawsuits, including civil rights actions. Mr. Young has frequently represented clients in arbitration proceedings, having tried more than 30 arbitration cases administered by a variety of organizations and agencies. Mr. Young works closely with clients, putting together trial teams where each lawyer plays an essential role.

• Obtained and collected arbitration award of more than $25,000,000 in favor of major automaker arising from supplier’s delivery of defective automotive parts.
• Obtained arbitration award in favor of client in a business valuation case, saving client $30 million in purchase of business.
• Successfully defended Fortune 500 company in $90 million suit brought by major securities company’s affiliate arising from a complex sale/leaseback transaction involving client’s corporate headquarters building. Obtained summary judgment in favor of client prior to trial.
• Won appeal on behalf of commercial tenant establishing significant precedent requiring precise demand from landlord prior to lease forfeiture.

JD, University of Texas at Austin, with honors, 1987

BA, University of Texas at Austin, with honors, 1984

• State Bar of Texas

Consistency in Disciplinary Matters, 16th Annual Civil Service Workshop, February 21-22, 2002