Professional Experience
Eric G. Young has represented seriously injured individuals since 1997.
With prior experience advocating for both plaintiffs and defendants, he brings a unique perspective to personal injury cases understanding how to strategically and effectively represent his clients.
Over the years, Mr. Young has developed a strong background in civil litigation, trials, and appeals.
Notable successes include:
- Delgado v. Trax Bar & Grill (2005) – A landmark premises liability case argued before the California Supreme Court. The decision established that business owners have a duty to protect patrons from harm, including assaults by others, and remains the leading precedent for cases of this type.
- Mata v. Mata (2003) – A premises liability appeal where the court held a bar responsible for negligent security that allowed an assailant to re-enter after being banned.
Mr. Young’s expertise in premises liability and personal injury law led to his selection by Thomson Reuters to author an article for the Causes of Action series:
“Cause of Action Against Tavern Owners, Restaurants, and Similar Businesses for Injuries Caused to Patrons by the Criminal Acts of Others.”
This publication provides a state-by-state summary of third-party premises liability law and has been cited nationwide.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
Since 1999, Mr. Young has taught paralegal and law courses at the following institutions:
- Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) – Houston, TX
- Empire College – Santa Rosa, CA
- Santa Rosa Junior College – Santa Rosa, CA
- Sonoma State University – Rohnert Park, CA
- Golden Gate University School of Law – San Francisco, CA
- John F. Kennedy School of Law – Pleasant Hill, CA
Education and Memberships
Education
- B.A. in Ancient & Medieval History – University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- J.D. – Golden Gate University School of Law
Bar Admission
- Member in good standing, California State Bar
Professional Memberships
- American Bar Association (ABA): Premier voluntary bar association for education and advocacy.
- American Association for Justice (AAJ): Focused on preserving justice and the right to trial by jury.
- California Lawyers Association (CLA): Oversees California’s continuing legal education initiatives.
- Consumer Attorneys of California: Represents plaintiffs' lawyers and their clients.
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA): Promotes education and advocacy for Bay Area plaintiffs’ attorneys.
- Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS): Provides training in electronic discovery and evidence.
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR): Advocates for quality care and long-term care consumer rights.
- Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA): Dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by brain injury.
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Mr. Young frequently writes and speaks on legal technology and e-discovery topics.
- Author of “Legal Tech-nicalities”, a quarterly column for the Sonoma County Bar Association’s Bar Journal.
- Guest contributor for the One Legal Blog, the nation’s leading provider of court electronic filing services.
- Blogger at The Cyber-Esq., where he discusses developments in legal technology and practice management.
Personal Interests and Advocacy
Outside the courtroom, Mr. Young enjoys reading and writing historical fiction and nonfiction, gardening, and digital photography.
He is deeply committed to animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and environmental justice values reflected in Young Law Group’s pro bono advocacy and financial support for related organizations.
Mr. Young lives with his spouse and their five rescue dogs Buster, Dash, Loki, Gucci, and Root Beer whose stories inspire the firm’s ongoing commitment to animal rescue and protection.
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