Atty. James M. Young

Atty. James M. Young

James M. Young is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills, guardianship and conservatorship and 2 other areas of law.

Salem Salem 69 yrs experience 69 year
Call (540) 900-4027 Book Appointment

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About James M. Young at a glance

James M. Young is a Member based in Salem, Virginia, practicing at James M. Young. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, business, real estate, and poa. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1957). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1957) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1953). Active member of Roanoke, Roanoke County (President, 1964-1965), Virginia and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Salem, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M. Young is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills, guardianship and conservatorship and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1953, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • James practices at James M. Young in Salem, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Young's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James M. Young is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Probate

James M. Young is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James M. Young is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James M. Young is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Power of Attorney

James M. Young is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Young

Where is James M. Young's law office located?
James M. Young's law practice is located in Salem, Virginia. The firm is James M. Young. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Young handle?
James M. Young focuses on wills, probate, business, real estate, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James M. Young practiced law?
James M. Young has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did James M. Young go to law school?
James M. Young earned their education at (LL.B., 1957); (B.A., 1953).
How can I contact James M. Young for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Virginia
- 1957
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1953

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1957

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