Atty. James Allen Young

Atty. James Allen Young

James Allen Young is a lawyer practicing mediation/arbitration, civil practice, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Tampa Tampa 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Allen Young at a glance

James Allen Young is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Young Scanlan, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985) and United States Middle District Court of Florida and United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1985). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1984) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Allen Young is a lawyer practicing mediation/arbitration, civil practice, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Young Scanlan, LLC in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Allen Young's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Allen Young handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Allen Young is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Allen Young is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Allen Young is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Allen Young is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Allen Young

Where is James Allen Young's law office located?
James Allen Young's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Young Scanlan, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Allen Young handle?
James Allen Young focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Allen Young practiced law?
James Allen Young has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Allen Young go to law school?
James Allen Young earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S.B.A., 1981).
How can I contact James Allen Young for a consultation?
You can contact James Allen Young directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Allen Young received?
James Allen Young's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1984
B.S.B.A.
University of Florida
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1985
United States Middle District Court of Florida and United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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