About Larry
Biography
Throughout his long military career as a judge advocate in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq, Qatar, Germany, and at numerous air bases nationwide, Larry advised high-ranking officials in the Air Force, NATO, Department of Defense, and joint and special operations units. He has the experience necessary to effectively represent service members – especially high-ranking officers – in a variety of administrative and criminal matters. Larry provides representation in matters such as courts-martial, Article 15s, letters of reprimand, and officer/enlisted separation proceedings.
Prior to co-founding Warrior Counsel LLC, Larry spent over five years in private practice, to include two years as a Managing Partner. Prior to that, Larry spent over 30 years in the US military, to include 25 years as an Air Force judge advocate. His last tour saw him serve as The Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps chief of staff and director for strategic policy and requirements at the Pentagon. There, he provided public administration for the Air Force JAG Corps’ organizational structure and the legal services it provided to over airmen worldwide. He helped envision and implement efficiency-generating changes to the Air Force’s legal force, which includes over 2,000 attorneys.
Larry served as command staff judge advocate (chief legal counsel) to commanders at Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, FL; at Air Forces Central Command at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC and Doha, Qatar; at Rhein-Main Air Base in Germany; at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC; and at the Aerospace Expeditionary Group in Sarajevo, Bosnia. As the director of international law and operations law at the Air Force’s headquarters, Larry reported directly to the Judge Advocate General of the Air Force, a three-star general.
While Larry has extensive experience advising high-ranking officials on legal matters including, but not limited to, legal compliance and ethics and international agreement negotiations, he is also well versed in the military justice system. For instance, as a staff judge advocate for the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, N.C., Larry directed successful criminal prosecutions of 56 criminal trials. Even more, while serving as the staff judge advocate for Air Forces Central Command, he supervised 228 criminal trials. He also served as an area defense counsel and circuit defense counsel representing senior officers and junior-enlisted alike. One of his most notable defense cases was the successful representation of a crewmember aboard the AWACS in the 1994 Blackhawk shootdown tragedy over Northern Iraq. He defended the Airborne Command Element officer and convinced the convening authority to drop all charges at the Article 32 hearing.
In 2014, Larry was elected to the Judge Advocates Association (JAA) Board of Directors. Larry is married and has three adult children and three grandchildren. Larry enjoys his family, a good book, skeet shooting, and the ocean.
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN GEORGIA AND TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT, THE SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA, THE U.S. COUR OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES (FORMERLY COMA). NOT ADMITTED TO THE FLORIDA BAR. FLORIDA PRACTICE LIMITED TO ASSISTING A FLORIDA BAR COUNSELOR OR TO PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SOLELY BEFORE A SPECIAL COURT, DEPARTMENT, OR AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
37 years | 476 cases
37 years | 561 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 39 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1986
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Law Offices of Larry D. Youngner Jr.
Warrior Counsel LLC, 17160 Primavera Circle, Cape Coral, FL, 33909
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Larry D. Youngner Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Steven | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Calm, cool, professional excellence
This was my first experience with a lawyer - I never needed one before. I hired Larry to assist me with a security clearance issue that cropped up as I was retiring from almost 30 years in the military and followed me into civilian life. During our consult, Larry asked clear, concise questions and ra...
Larry D. Youngner Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Larry is an excellent client advocate focusing on meeting client goals through persistence and hard work."
"It is my distinct pleasure to endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Larry for several years and found him to be an outstanding advocate and a valuable resource."
"I endorse this lawyer. Larry's military background and extensive experience translate to results for his veteran-clients. The confidence of his co-workers and clients is well-earned - we rely on his judgment and insight every day."
"COL Younger is an exceptional lawyer, and I highly recommend him, without reservation. His wealth of experience in administrative law is highly impressive, and he truly cares about his clients. Larry produces results!"
"I have worked with Larry for several years and his knowledge of military law is unparalleled. Larry's zealous representation of clients has netted outstanding results, even clients facing extreme adversity. I would strongly recommend Larry to anyone in need of a military attorney."
"COL Youngner is brilliant. He cares for his clients. His work is excellent. He is an asset to our profession. I am proud to know him and work with him given the opportunity."
"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is superb, intelligent, articulate and tenacious. He always thinks outside the box to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. I have witnessed Larry's artful skills and keen knowledge on full display for his various clients."
"Larry is a subject matter expert who is generous with his time and knowledge. His competence and confidence ensure each Client is secure in the knowledge that their case is both important and being handled with skill. Larry is also an excellent team player and leader. Without reservation, I endorse this attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a wealth of knowledge."
"Larry is an exceptional attorney and manager. His vast military and legal experience makes him a valuable resource for anybody with a military or security clearance-related legal matter. Larry employs an aggressive and proactive strategy to for every client he represents. Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer."
"I’ve followed Larry throughout his career in the military justice system and think he is one of the most dedicated and hard-working client advocates I know. His two decades of experience as Air Force judge advocate has given him the expertise and experience to represent high-ranking service members"
"Mr. Youngner is a highly experienced and professional attorney. He brings a wealth of experience from a long and distinguished military career, in which he achieved the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force, and where he served as a Judge Advocate. He brings this experience to bear in all his cases, which is a great benefit to all of his clients. He is also a fearless advocate who relentlessly pursues the best interests for his clients, and is genuinely concerned about the success of their cases. I highly recommend him for representation in any matter involving military law, national security law, veterans law, and criminal defense."
"I highly endorse Col Youngner as an attorney. I have known Col Youngner since 2003, both on active duty and now in civilian practice. He is extremely well-respected in the JAG legal community as a straight-shooting and effective lawyer. I refer clients to him because I know they will be well represented."
"Larry’s expertise in the field of military law is beyond compare. His experience and drive to continually progress within his profession is inspiring. He works diligently to assist his clients, while still making them feel comfortable and at ease. I highly recommend this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Manager of the Year, Tully Rinckey PLLC
2014
Leaders in the Law for 2014, Virginia Lawyers Media
2014
Legion of Merit (1st OLC), The Judge Advocate General of the Air Force
2013
Legion of Merit, AF Special Operations Command
2012
Outstanding Senior Attorney, AF Special Operations Command
2010
Bronze Star, US Air Force
2006
Award for Excellence in Research, Association of the ICAF (NDU)
1999
Outstanding Judge Advocate of the Year, Air Staff
1994
Outstanding Judge Advocate of the Year, 17th Air Force (USAFE)
Work Experience
2016 - 2020
Of Counsel, Tully Rinckey PLLC
2014 - 2016
Managing Partner, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
1989 - 2014
Colonel (JAG Corps), United States Air Force
1986 - 1989
Captain (Medical Service Corps), United States Army
1983 - 1986
Lieutenant (Infantry), United States Army Reserve
Associations
2014 - Present
Judge Advocates AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)Lifetime Member
2010 - Present
Air Commando AssociationLifetime Member
2003 - Present
Air Force AssociationLifetime Member
2010 - 2017
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Acquittal
Purple Heart awarded to Client
Education
2006
MS - Master of Science
1998
LL.M - Master of Laws
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
2014
2014
2014
2014
Publications
2012
2009
2009
2007
1999
Languages
English
Activity
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