Stuart Alan Young

Stuart Alan Young

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

1860 Forest Hill Blvd, #201, West Palm Beach, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

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Location

Young & Brooks, P.A. (561) 433-4200

1860 Forest Hill Blvd, #201, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406-6086

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5.0 /5.0

186 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 26 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

I highly recommend attorney Stuart Young

Mr. Young handled my bankruptcy. His professionalism, caring, responsiveness, knowledge, and expertise made the whole process so much easier than I had even hoped for. He and his office made sure that every detail was taken care of properly, always responded promptly to any questions I had, and kep...t me otherwise informed at every step of the way. The thoroughness of how Mr. Young handles his cases was brought home to me when we were in court and the trustee extensively questioned the person (represented by another legal firm) whose case was before mine . This person's attorney clearly did not know of issues that he should have known had he been doing his job correctly. That case was ordered by the trustee to be continued. The client would have to return to court with more information and to answer more questions. Mr. Young and his firm left no stone unturned when it came to gathering all of the information from me that he needed to be aware of in order to effectively represent me, and in advising me about how to deal with all aspects of my financial affairs in order to obtain a positive outcome. When my turn came in front of the trustee the only questions asked of me were my name, social security number, and how I had come to my financial difficulties. It lasted less than 5 minutes. I highly recommend Stuart Young as a bankruptcy attorney. You will not be sorry.

Posted by Deborah | May 17, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Thank you Mr. Young

Mr. Young was professional, straightforward and thorough throughout my Chapter 7 filing. Mr. Young was also approachable and empathetic, which made difficult circumstances a little easier. My questions were answered quickly and his staff was very courteous, supportive and informative as well. The pr...ocess, timing and outcome unfolded just as he had explained to me during my first consultation with him. I am very appreciative of his support through this difficult time. I certainly recommend him to those who are seeking an attorney who knows the law but who also possesses the empathy so often needed during trying life events.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Got me moving forward again

Stuart and I connected right away during a very hard time in my life. He provided me with incredible counsel and put my mind at ease during the whole proceedings. I would definitely recommend Stuart to anyone with bankruptcy questions and service. He is a true gentlemen and knows what he's doing. ... I'm sincerely grateful for his help.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2012 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy lawyer

Stuart helped us with our Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. We were very nervous about going thru with it but Stuart put our minds at ease. We weren't "bad" people for filing, in fact I was pleased to find out that our forefathers thought it was so important that its written into our constitution! We just n...eeded a fresh start so we could get on with our lives. One good example I could give is, if you cant pay your bills and you don't file for protection your creditors can sue you and if they win your wages can be garnished. Now, my husband lost his job after two years of pay cuts.We went through all of our savings trying to keep up but it was over. Thankfully he found another job in another state. We didn't need creditors calling his new employer trying to garnish his pay!! It truly is a fresh start and we can start over and do it right. Its not going to be easy but at least we don't have to worry about creditors harassing us too. We felt Stuart did a great job, he knows his stuff and it went very smoothly. There is a ton of paperwork involved and his staff was very helpful and always answered my questions whenever I called. They are very prompt and professional. This is a difficult situation to go thru make sure you get a great lawyer. I will also mention that Stuart is a "Certified" Bankruptcy Lawyer and there isn't but a few in Palm Beach County. Stuart's fees are a little higher than some billboard,bus stop, cheaper lawyer but I wouldn't let just anyone handle something so important. You get what you pay for and I can assure you Mr. Young is worth it.

Posted by Don | October 25, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy is not the end of life..

After 44 years of working and never missed a payment on any of my bills, our world came to a standstill in 2009. With a death in the family,my wifes health problems,and the closing of our business after 44 years,i did not know where to go to find help. I called my company lawyer and he sent me to Stu...rart Young. The knowledge and information we received in our first meeting gave us peace of mind and hope for the days ahead. My prayer is that no one would have to go through bankruptcy, but if they do, they should call Stuart Young.D

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Stuart Alan Young's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bruce Rosenwater

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Harrington

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elias Dsouza

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It is always a pleasure working on cases with Stuart. Very knowledgeable on the law, processes, and court procedures. Extremely courteous, highly intelligent, professional, and caring. Goes the extra mile to get things accomplished. I highly recommend Stuart to all my friends, family and colleagues."

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Russell Sibley

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was opposing counsel to Mr. Young in a matter where he represented husband-and-wife debtors and I represented a creditor. He and his office staff were polite, courteous, and professional. He is a strait-shooter providing solid representation of his clients."

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Ian Goldstein

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart Young is one of the finest attorneys I know. His knowledge and experience in the area of Bankruptcy law are unparalleled. He has helped many of my clients over the years, and it is without hesitation that I recommend his services on a regular basis. In today's financial climate, Stuart's talents are invaluable."

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David Pefka

Insurance lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mr. Young for over twenty years. I've found Mr. Young to be a tireless and zealous advocate for his clients; as well as caring and compassionate. Hence, I'm proud to endorse him."

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Daniel Rose

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart is a brilliant Bankruptcy lawyer, I've seen him literally pull rabbits out of hats in Bankruptcy cases."

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Gregory Scott

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. have found Stuart to be very knowledgeable on bankruptcy matters, prompt to respond to inquiries, and always courteous."

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Dave Roy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Stuart for several years. I have referred a number of clients to him and they have all been please with his performance and thanked me for the referral."

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Jeffrey Pfeffer

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Stu Young is a "lawyer's lawyer". Stu's knowledge and expertise in bankruptcy are unsurpassed, as is his collegiality. I have turned to Stu many times as a bankruptcy guru and he has never disappointed me or my clients. He responds to questions quickly and accurately. You can't go wrong with Stu Young."

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Richard Schuler

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Stuart does excellent work in the bankruptcy area as well as the practice of law in general."

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Jeffrey Lampert

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Young since we both came to practice in South Florida over 30 years ago, and at all times he has exemplified what an attorney should be--great knowledge of his fields of practice, professional demeanor, respect from his colleagues and judges, and genuine concern for the best interests of his clients."

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Stuart Karden

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Young since 1979 and he is a leading attorney in Florida on Bankruptcy. I highly endorse this lawyer's work."

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Adam Miller

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Young enjoys the benefit of an excellent reputation among his peers. Many of his past clients have praised his caring and patient office staff and the personal attention provided to every detail of their case. Mr. Young is an extremely intelligent, companionate and meticulous attorney. He has a reputation for being a problem solver and continually achieves excellent results for his clients by exceeding their expectation in every way."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale -Hubbell

1999

National Board Certification Consumer Bankruptcy Law, American Board of Certification

1998

Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

1994

Bankruptcy Award, Palm Beach County Bar Association

1989

Bankruptcy Award, Palm Beach County Bar Association

Work Experience

1985 - Present

President, Stuart A. Young P.A.

Associations

1990 - Present

South Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

1989 - 2007

Palm Beach County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Continuing Legal Education Committee

Former Chair

1989 - 2000

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Michael Petrillo

Plaintiff (debtor) was awarded full damages sought

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Education

1977

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Bankruptcy Seminar

Bankruptcy and Divorce

2006

New World bankruptcy

New Bankruptcy Code

2004

Avoiding Dischargability Problems

Avoiding problems in Obtaining a Discharge in Bankruptcy

Publications

2012

Palm Beach County Bar Association Seminar Practicing Bankruptcy at a Higher Level

1996

Palm Beach County Bar Assoc CLE Dischargeability of Divorce ObligationsPalm Beach Co.

1995

Palm Beach County Bar Assoc CLE Domestic Issues in Bankruptcy Law

1992

Palm Beach County Bar Assoc. CLE Setting Up Your Office to Handle Bankruptcy Cases

1992

Bankruptcy With Forms, Florida Keystone Lawyer's Textboook Desk Library Avoiding Dischargability Problems...Fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law

1991

Palm Beach County Bar Association CLE Reaffirmation/Redemption/Lien Avoidance

1990

Palm Beach County Bar Assoc. CLE Mechanics of Representing a Creditor and Debtor in Bankruptcy

Languages

Spanish

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