Spencer Caswell Young

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Spencer Caswell Young
Social justice attorney specializing in employment and personal injury law.
5.0 star rating
Excellent Personal Injury Lawyer
- Georgia, a Personal Injury client
5.0 star rating
Finally an attorney who listens...
- a Employment client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 50% Employment / Labor
    8 years
  • 35% Personal Injury
    8 years
  • 15% Business
    8 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($225-$425/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 510-652-8751

  • Law Offices of Spencer C. Young
    1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
    Oakland, CA 94612
    Office: 510-652-8751
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Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Spanish
  • Thai

About Me

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I have 7 + years of experience as a licensed attorney in California practicing employment and personal injury law. I also do general business litigation and... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent Personal Injury Lawyer”

Posted by: Georgia, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Spencer got me a great settlement on my personal injury case. I was hit by another driver in 2011. My medical costs were not high but I had... more
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5 star rating

“Finally an attorney who listens...”

Posted by: a Employment client, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Young made an awful situation something more bearable for my family and me. He broke down an overwhelming set of facts and circumstance into... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


David Pivtorak

Whenever I am asked to recommend an employment law attorney to a potential client or family member, Spencer's name is the first that comes to mind. I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Pivtorak , San Francisco (CA), 4 months ago
Matthew Atherton Sullivan

I endorse this lawyer. He is a talented, intelligent, and aggressive advocate for his clients. He is up to speed on the latest issues in employment,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Matthew Sullivan , San Francisco (CA), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Spencer Caswell Young was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2005 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Attorney at Law Office of Spencer C. Young 2005–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Golden Gate University Ageno School of Business MBA Masters of Business Administration 2004
Golden Gate Univ SOL law
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Superhero Award AIDS Legal Referral Panel 2011
Admission to Practice Northern District Federal Court 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
California Employment Lawyers Association
State Bar of California

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 3
Answers: 5 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
5 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
0 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Work Life Balance California Employment Lawyers Association 2012
Basic Art and Intellectual Property Law Point Richmond Center for the Arts 2011

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