Mr. Young graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1971. After a year of teaching German and coaching soccer and cross-country at Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, VA, he joined the United States Air Force in 1972.
During his 14 years of active duty, Mr. Young earned his aeronautical rating as a navigator. He chose to train as a Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) in the F-4 Phantom II fighter jet. His choice of aircraft resulted in an assignment to Udorn RTAFB, Thailand in 1974 -1975. After Thailand, Mr. Young returned to the USAF Navigation School as an Instructor Navigator at Mather AFB in Sacramento, CA.
In 1977, Mr. Young was chosen as one of twenty five Air Force officers to attend law school as part of the Funded Legal Education Program, which was implemented to meet mid-level judge advocate staffing requirements for the Air Force. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 1980. Following graduation, Mr. Young continued to serve on active duty as a Judge Advocate (JAG) until 1986, when he resigned his commission and joined the Air Force Reserve as a Judge Advocate. During Operation Desert Shield, he was the first USAF Reserve Judge Advocate recalled to active duty to assume the role of Staff Judge Advocate (ranking lawyer on base) at a major Air Force Base.
Mr. Young began private practice in 1987 with a firm that ultimately became Walker, Young & Barwick in Goldsboro, NC. Between 1987 and 1994, his practice consisted of insurance defense litigation in the areas of automobile negligence and medical malpractice. In 1993, Mr. Young also became certified as a Superior Court Mediator in the State of North Carolina. He has mediated approximately 200 cases since that time.
In 1994, Mr. Young joined the firm of Narron & Holdford in Wilson, NC. While in Wilson, the focus of his practice changed from representing defendant car drivers and physicians who had been sued for malpractice to representing those who were injured as a result of medical negligence throughout Eastern North Carolina.
Mr. Young relocated to Wilmington, NC in 2005 and established The Young Law Firm, PC, where he continues to represent plaintiffs in civil litigation on matters of personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, hospital negligence, traumatic brain injury and trucking accidents. He is a certified mediator and has also served as an arbitrator at the request of parties involved in litigation.
Mr. Young is an avid photographer of people, nature, and wildlife. Other interests include sailing, reading, and woodworking.
Languages spoken
German
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 1987 | 06/23/2022 |
PA | Retired | 1980 | 07/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Young Law Firm, PA | 2005 - Present |
Partner | Narron & Holdford, Pa | 1994 - 2005 |
Partner | Walker, Young & Barwick | 1988 - 1994 |
Judge Advocate | USAF Reserve | 1986 - 1994 |
Judge Advocate | USAF | 1980 - 1986 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
United States Tax Court | Admitted | 2007 - Present |
United States Supreme Court | Admitted | 2001 - Present |
North Carolina Advocates for Justice | Member | 1995 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 1995 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Medical Malpractice: How to Prevent and Survive a Suit | Settlement of Medical Malpractice Cases | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
Washington and Lee University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1971 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Professional Negligence Section | Trial Techniques | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Tyndall v. Stoner | $2,000,000.00 verdict for plaintiff |
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John Martin, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Roger is an excellent trial lawyer. I know as he and I have been on opposing sides in the court room.
Richard Speaks, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
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Roger Young is one of the best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in the Southeastern United States. He is the first attorney I would call if I had a question about a serious Medical Negligence matter.
Richard Flexner, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
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Roger Young is, in my opinion, one of the very finest attorneys in North Carolina. He specializes in medical malpractice, but also handles significant personal injury actions of all types. His track record of success, coupled with his very high personal and professional standards, make him a force to be reckoned with.
Hugh Overholt, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 5, 2014
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Roger is an excellent attorney. His trial skills are excellent and his results have been phenomenal. He is absolutely one of the most ethical attorneys I know. I would recommend him for representation.
Thomas Pleasant, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
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Roger is a tenacious lawyer who is not afraid to go to trial for his clients. I strongly recommend him.
J. Stradley, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Roger does a great job for people injured by medical malpractice. He is one of the most experienced lawyers in North Carolina in this practice area.
John Warlick, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Edward Murrelle, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.I have always found him to be knowledgable, professional and ethical. I respect him and recommend him without reservation.