Atty. William Prentice Young

Atty. William Prentice Young

William Prentice Young is a lawyer practicing insurance law. William received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Shepherdstown Shepherdstown 38 Years Experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About William Prentice Young at a glance

William Prentice Young is a Member based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, practicing at William Prentice Young. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (1988), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1988). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1988) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Berkeley County Bar Association West Virginia State Bar (Member: Citizenship and Law Related Education Committee) Defense Trial Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Shepherdstown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Prentice Young is a lawyer practicing insurance law
  • William received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at William Prentice Young in Shepherdstown, WV

Practice Areas Explained

William Prentice Young's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Prentice Young

Where is William Prentice Young's law office located?
William Prentice Young's law practice is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The firm is William Prentice Young. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Prentice Young handle?
William Prentice Young focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has William Prentice Young practiced law?
William Prentice Young has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William Prentice Young go to law school?
William Prentice Young earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact William Prentice Young for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Prentice Young received?
William Prentice Young's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1988
B.A.
West Virginia University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1988

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