Atty. Richard E Young

Atty. Richard E Young

Richard E Young is a lawyer practicing appeals, communications regulatory, energy and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard E Young at a glance

Richard E Young is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on litigation, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, (1979). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard E Young is a lawyer practicing appeals, communications regulatory, energy and 5 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Richard practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard E Young's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Richard E Young is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Richard E Young is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard E Young

Where is Richard E Young's law office located?
Richard E Young's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sidley Austin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard E Young handle?
Richard E Young focuses on litigation, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Richard E Young practiced law?
Richard E Young has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Richard E Young go to law school?
Richard E Young earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Richard E Young for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard E Young received?
Richard E Young's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third,
Admitted: 1979

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