Atty. William Alton Young

Atty. William Alton Young

William Alton Young is a lawyer practicing civil rights, mediation, arbitration and 7 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About William Alton Young at a glance

William Alton Young is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1975). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1975) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association International Association of Defense Counsel Fellow, Tennessee Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Alton Young is a lawyer practicing civil rights, mediation, arbitration and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Alton Young's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Alton 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.

William Alton Young is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Alton Young is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Class Action

William Alton Young is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

William Alton Young is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

William Alton Young is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Alton Young

Where is William Alton Young's law office located?
William Alton Young's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Alton Young handle?
William Alton Young focuses on personal injury, workers comp, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Alton Young practiced law?
William Alton Young has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William Alton Young go to law school?
William Alton Young earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William Alton Young for a consultation?
You can contact William Alton 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 William Alton Young received?
William Alton Young's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1975
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1975

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