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Atty. Russell James Young

Atty. Russell James Young

Russell James Young is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, commercial litigation and 20 other areas of law. Russell received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years.

San Jose San Jose 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Russell James Young at a glance

Russell James Young is a Principal based in San Jose, California, practicing at Young Law Offices. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on formation, wrongful termination, contracts, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1997), Wisconsin (1997), Illinois (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Law (J.D., 1997) and San Jose State University (B.A. Political, 1989). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Russell James Young is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, commercial litigation and 20 other areas of law
  • Russell received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Russell practices at Young Law Offices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Russell James Young's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Russell James Young is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Russell James Young is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell James Young

Where is Russell James Young's law office located?
Russell James Young's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Young Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell James Young handle?
Russell James Young focuses on formation, wrongful termination, contracts, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Russell James Young practiced law?
Russell James Young has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Russell James Young go to law school?
Russell James Young earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Political, 1989).
How can I contact Russell James Young for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Law
- 1997
B.A. Political
San Jose State University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2007

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