Timothy Justin Young
Maritime Injury Attorney - Helping Injured Maritime Workers Nationwide
Attorney Timothy J. Young is the founder and owner of The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. Licensed to practice in Texas and Louisiana, Tim has over 30 years of legal experience. He provides exceptional advocacy and support to those throughout the Gulf Coast who have suffered a maritime injury or a serious injury caused by someone else's negligence or wrongdoing as well as for those who have workers' compensation claims.
A recognized leader in maritime and admiralty law, Tim has recovered numerous substantial jury awards and settlements for his plaintiff clients, and he has extensive experience dealing with claims involving the Jones Act, the Longshore & Harbor Workers Act other related acts. No matter the issues his clients are facing or how complex their needs, Mr. Young delivers highly personalized counsel and dedicated support to help increase their chances of obtaining the full amount of compensation they deserve. He is often regarded as one of the top Jones Act attorneys in the New Orleans area.
In recognition for his impeccable professionalism and outstanding service to his clients, Tim has received top rankings from his peers, including an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the National Trial Lawyers selected him for inclusion in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers list in the United States. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and he has received Superb client ratings on Avvo along with the site's Clients' Choice Award for Maritime Law.
A 1990 graduate of Wake Forest University, Tim obtained his Juris Doctor cum laude from Tulane Law School in 1993. He is an active member of the American Association for Justice's Maritime Section and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and he serves on the board of governors of the Louisiana Association for Justice.
- Maritime Law
- Personal Injury
- Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Energy, Oil & Gas Law
- Utilities
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Louisiana
- Louisiana State Bar Association
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
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- English
- Owner, Attorney
- The Young Firm
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- Tulane University School of Law
- (1993)
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- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Wake Forest University
- (1990)
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- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Client’s Choice Award
- Avvo
- Lifetime Member
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
- Honoree, 2014 - 2024
- Superlawyers
- Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers, 2021 - 2024
- National Trial Lawyers
- American Association for Justice
- Member
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- Southern Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Louisiana Association For Justice
- Board of Governors, Member
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- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
- Lifetime member
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Meet Tim Young: Trusted Maritime Attorney with 30+ Years of Experience
